Sealaska Heritage Institute Scholarships
$1,000
Overview
Sealaska annually provides hundreds of merit-based scholarships — both full- and part-time — to support emerging leaders from our community. Since the program began, we have distributed roughly 11,000 scholarships, totaling about $20 million.
Eligibility
Applicants must satisfy all of the following:
- Meet the definition of Alaska Native as “Native” under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, 43 U.S.C. 1602(b).
- Be enrolled in Sealaska Corporation, OR be a Native lineal descendant of an Alaska Native who is enrolled in Sealaska Corporation (ownership of Sealaska stock is not required).
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate...
Overview
Sealaska annually provides hundreds of merit-based scholarships — both full- and part-time — to support emerging leaders from our community. Since the program began, we have distributed roughly 11,000 scholarships, totaling about $20 million.
Eligibility
Applicants must satisfy all of the following:
- Meet the definition of Alaska Native as “Native” under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, 43 U.S.C. 1602(b).
- Be enrolled in Sealaska Corporation, OR be a Native lineal descendant of an Alaska Native who is enrolled in Sealaska Corporation (ownership of Sealaska stock is not required).
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate...
Takitani Scholarships
$10,000
Intro
The Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Scholarship application opens December 1. Each qualifying high school will choose one outstanding graduating senior to receive a $3,000 Takitani Scholar award. From that pool, finalists identified from each school district, the Hawaii Catholic Schools system, and the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS) will receive an additional $2,000 (bringing those finalists’ total to $5,000). Takitani Scholars may apply to renew the award for up to three additional years of undergraduate study at up to $3,000 per year.
Small-school nomination
Accredited high schools with fewer than 100 students in grades 9–12 may nominate a...
Intro
The Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Scholarship application opens December 1. Each qualifying high school will choose one outstanding graduating senior to receive a $3,000 Takitani Scholar award. From that pool, finalists identified from each school district, the Hawaii Catholic Schools system, and the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS) will receive an additional $2,000 (bringing those finalists’ total to $5,000). Takitani Scholars may apply to renew the award for up to three additional years of undergraduate study at up to $3,000 per year.
Small-school nomination
Accredited high schools with fewer than 100 students in grades 9–12 may nominate a...
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...
HMSA Kaimana Scholarships
$5,000
Intro
The HMSA Kaimana Scholarship honors Hawaii high school seniors who demonstrate well-rounded achievement and a commitment to wellness through strong academics, athletic participation, and community involvement. Awarded students may apply the funds toward postsecondary education expenses; student-athletes must follow NCAA regulations if they plan to compete in college.
Scholarship benefits
Each Kaimana Scholar receives $5,000. The funds may be used for higher-education costs such as tuition, room and board, airfare to and from the airport closest to your school, books, or a laptop/desktop computer.
Eligibility (must meet all)
- Be a Hawaii high school graduate in 2026. Your GPA...
Intro
The HMSA Kaimana Scholarship honors Hawaii high school seniors who demonstrate well-rounded achievement and a commitment to wellness through strong academics, athletic participation, and community involvement. Awarded students may apply the funds toward postsecondary education expenses; student-athletes must follow NCAA regulations if they plan to compete in college.
Scholarship benefits
Each Kaimana Scholar receives $5,000. The funds may be used for higher-education costs such as tuition, room and board, airfare to and from the airport closest to your school, books, or a laptop/desktop computer.
Eligibility (must meet all)
- Be a Hawaii high school graduate in 2026. Your GPA...
Frank Der Yuen Hawaii Aviation Scholarship
$1,000
Overview
Frank Der Yuen was a globally recognized aeronautical engineer, airline executive, and consultant. A graduate of Harvard and MIT, he engineered the all-weather, self-propelled passenger boarding bridges found at major airports worldwide. Mr. Der Yuen served as Executive Director of the Honolulu Airlines Committee and as a vice president of Aloha Airlines. He contributed to the design of the Daniel K. Inouye (Honolulu) International Airport and helped establish the Pacific Aerospace Museum formerly located there.
About the Frank Der Yuen Aviation Scholarship
The Frank Der Yuen Aviation Scholarship honors Mr. Der Yuen’s contributions to aviation by providing competitive financial...
Overview
Frank Der Yuen was a globally recognized aeronautical engineer, airline executive, and consultant. A graduate of Harvard and MIT, he engineered the all-weather, self-propelled passenger boarding bridges found at major airports worldwide. Mr. Der Yuen served as Executive Director of the Honolulu Airlines Committee and as a vice president of Aloha Airlines. He contributed to the design of the Daniel K. Inouye (Honolulu) International Airport and helped establish the Pacific Aerospace Museum formerly located there.
About the Frank Der Yuen Aviation Scholarship
The Frank Der Yuen Aviation Scholarship honors Mr. Der Yuen’s contributions to aviation by providing competitive financial...
NDTA Scholarship Program
$2,500
Intro and Purpose
From its earliest days, NDTA has prioritized promoting and supporting education, research, science, and development in transportation across private, industrial, academic, and government sectors. To provide a dedicated funding vehicle for those efforts, the Association created the NDTA Foundation in 1961 as a separate financial entity operating under NDTA. A volunteer Board of Trustees oversees the Foundation’s work.
How the Foundation is Supported
The Foundation relies on voluntary contributions. Donations are tax-deductible under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are restricted to Foundation-related purposes and may not be used to cover unrelated operating expenses.
Why...
Intro and Purpose
From its earliest days, NDTA has prioritized promoting and supporting education, research, science, and development in transportation across private, industrial, academic, and government sectors. To provide a dedicated funding vehicle for those efforts, the Association created the NDTA Foundation in 1961 as a separate financial entity operating under NDTA. A volunteer Board of Trustees oversees the Foundation’s work.
How the Foundation is Supported
The Foundation relies on voluntary contributions. Donations are tax-deductible under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are restricted to Foundation-related purposes and may not be used to cover unrelated operating expenses.
Why...
AAUW Atascadero (CA) Branch Scholarships
$2,000
Overview
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) works to promote equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. Aligned with this mission, the Atascadero Branch of AAUW awards scholarships each year to women who have completed at least one year of college at an accredited institution and who either live in North County or attended high school there. In recent years, individual awards have typically ranged from $500 to $2,000.
Georgie Arnold Scholarship
The Georgie Arnold Scholarship was created in Georgie’s memory by her family and friends in the Atascadero AAUW branch. This fund specifically supports...
Overview
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) works to promote equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. Aligned with this mission, the Atascadero Branch of AAUW awards scholarships each year to women who have completed at least one year of college at an accredited institution and who either live in North County or attended high school there. In recent years, individual awards have typically ranged from $500 to $2,000.
Georgie Arnold Scholarship
The Georgie Arnold Scholarship was created in Georgie’s memory by her family and friends in the Atascadero AAUW branch. This fund specifically supports...
AAUW Sacramento (CA) Branch Scholarships
$2,000
AAUW Sacramento supports women in reaching their academic and professional ambitions and contributes to the community by raising funds and awarding scholarships. The Sacramento branch provides scholarship awards to applicants who meet the following requirements.
Eligibility
1. Applicant must be a woman who is age 21 or older.
2. Currently attending one of the following institutions:
- American River College
- Cosumnes River College
- Sacramento City College
- Folsom Lake College
- California State University, Sacramento
- University of California, Davis
3. Has completed a minimum of 12 units of credit at an accredited college or university with a...
AAUW Sacramento supports women in reaching their academic and professional ambitions and contributes to the community by raising funds and awarding scholarships. The Sacramento branch provides scholarship awards to applicants who meet the following requirements.
Eligibility
1. Applicant must be a woman who is age 21 or older.
2. Currently attending one of the following institutions:
- American River College
- Cosumnes River College
- Sacramento City College
- Folsom Lake College
- California State University, Sacramento
- University of California, Davis
3. Has completed a minimum of 12 units of credit at an accredited college or university with a...
AAUW San Diego (CA) Branch Scholarships
$2,000
For more than ten years, the AAUW San Diego Scholarship Fund Committee has granted in excess of $100,000 in awards to local college and university students pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Individual awards typically range from $750 to $2,000.
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Eligibility
- Must be enrolled full time (at least 12 units per semester) and either attending or accepted for the Fall term at a four-year college or university located in San Diego.
- Working toward a baccalaureate degree or a credential (not a graduate-level program).
- Have completed...
For more than ten years, the AAUW San Diego Scholarship Fund Committee has granted in excess of $100,000 in awards to local college and university students pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Individual awards typically range from $750 to $2,000.
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Eligibility
- Must be enrolled full time (at least 12 units per semester) and either attending or accepted for the Fall term at a four-year college or university located in San Diego.
- Working toward a baccalaureate degree or a credential (not a graduate-level program).
- Have completed...
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...
