Know Your Rights Scholarship
$1,000
The Nieves Law Firm is deeply committed to criminal defense and to standing with people who face daunting legal challenges. Because we regularly represent clients during arrests and criminal investigations, we see how quickly someone who doesn’t know their rights can be disadvantaged or coerced into incriminating themselves. That problem motivates our work—and inspired this scholarship.
Since 2019, The Nieves Law Firm has awarded the Know Your Rights Scholarship to support students who will help promote awareness of individual rights. The contest invites a 750-word essay on steps that should be taken to raise public understanding of constitutional and legal...
The Nieves Law Firm is deeply committed to criminal defense and to standing with people who face daunting legal challenges. Because we regularly represent clients during arrests and criminal investigations, we see how quickly someone who doesn’t know their rights can be disadvantaged or coerced into incriminating themselves. That problem motivates our work—and inspired this scholarship.
Since 2019, The Nieves Law Firm has awarded the Know Your Rights Scholarship to support students who will help promote awareness of individual rights. The contest invites a 750-word essay on steps that should be taken to raise public understanding of constitutional and legal...
BPW Triangle Scholarships
$1,500
Introduction
BPW/Triangle awards annual scholarships to support women pursuing academic and professional excellence. The 2026 scholarship cycle is now open. These awards are intended for women of integrity who demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to supporting and advocating for other women. Please read all instructions thoroughly before submitting your application. Deadline: March 16, 2026.
Scholarships Available
- $1,500 Dr. Lois E. Frazier Scholarship — merit-based (minimum GPA: 3.5)
- $1,500 Mary Edith Fox Scholarship — need-based (minimum GPA: 2.5)
You are encouraged to also apply separately to the North Carolina BPW Scholarship (state-level awards available). For other opportunities, see...
Introduction
BPW/Triangle awards annual scholarships to support women pursuing academic and professional excellence. The 2026 scholarship cycle is now open. These awards are intended for women of integrity who demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to supporting and advocating for other women. Please read all instructions thoroughly before submitting your application. Deadline: March 16, 2026.
Scholarships Available
- $1,500 Dr. Lois E. Frazier Scholarship — merit-based (minimum GPA: 3.5)
- $1,500 Mary Edith Fox Scholarship — need-based (minimum GPA: 2.5)
You are encouraged to also apply separately to the North Carolina BPW Scholarship (state-level awards available). For other opportunities, see...
Carol Ann Beerstecher Nursing Scholarship
$10,000
Carol Ann Beerstecher Nursing Scholarship Fund — overview
The Beerstecher family established the Carol Ann Beerstecher Nursing Scholarship Fund to honor Carol’s dedication, enthusiasm, and lifelong commitment to nursing. The fund’s purpose is to help aspiring nurses who share Carol’s passion but lack sufficient financial resources to pursue their education.
Award amount and permitted use
- Maximum award: up to $10,000 total.
- Disbursement: up to $5,000 per year, paid annually for a maximum of two years.
- Allowed expenses: funds may be applied to any item included in the school’s total cost of attendance. Recipients remain responsible for any...
Carol Ann Beerstecher Nursing Scholarship Fund — overview
The Beerstecher family established the Carol Ann Beerstecher Nursing Scholarship Fund to honor Carol’s dedication, enthusiasm, and lifelong commitment to nursing. The fund’s purpose is to help aspiring nurses who share Carol’s passion but lack sufficient financial resources to pursue their education.
Award amount and permitted use
- Maximum award: up to $10,000 total.
- Disbursement: up to $5,000 per year, paid annually for a maximum of two years.
- Allowed expenses: funds may be applied to any item included in the school’s total cost of attendance. Recipients remain responsible for any...
Golden LEAF Scholarship Program
$14,000
Overview
The Golden LEAF Colleges & Universities Scholarship supports current North Carolina high school seniors and students transferring from North Carolina community colleges who come from designated rural counties. Awards are made possible by a Golden LEAF Foundation grant to the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority. Eligible recipients must be North Carolina residents for tuition purposes, plan to enroll full-time at a participating North Carolina public or private college/university, show financial need, and indicate an intention to return to a rural North Carolina community after graduation.
Who is eligible
- Be a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes and...
Overview
The Golden LEAF Colleges & Universities Scholarship supports current North Carolina high school seniors and students transferring from North Carolina community colleges who come from designated rural counties. Awards are made possible by a Golden LEAF Foundation grant to the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority. Eligible recipients must be North Carolina residents for tuition purposes, plan to enroll full-time at a participating North Carolina public or private college/university, show financial need, and indicate an intention to return to a rural North Carolina community after graduation.
Who is eligible
- Be a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes and...
GSK Opportunity Scholarship
$20,000
Administering Organization: Triangle Community Foundation
Application Deadline: March 9, 2026
Maximum Award: Up to $20,000
Overview
The GSK Opportunity Scholarship offers renewable financial support to residents of the North Carolina Triangle (Chatham, Durham, Orange, and Wake counties) who have faced adversity but show strong motivation to advance through higher education or training. Awards are intended to help students who demonstrate the ability to succeed when given support.
Award Details and Approved Uses
- Total support may reach up to $20,000 per recipient.
- Payments are disbursed annually for up to four years, with awards of up to $5,000 each year...
Administering Organization: Triangle Community Foundation
Application Deadline: March 9, 2026
Maximum Award: Up to $20,000
Overview
The GSK Opportunity Scholarship offers renewable financial support to residents of the North Carolina Triangle (Chatham, Durham, Orange, and Wake counties) who have faced adversity but show strong motivation to advance through higher education or training. Awards are intended to help students who demonstrate the ability to succeed when given support.
Award Details and Approved Uses
- Total support may reach up to $20,000 per recipient.
- Payments are disbursed annually for up to four years, with awards of up to $5,000 each year...
Mary Doctor Performing Arts Scholarship
$40,000
Overview
The Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship Fund was created to honor Mary Doctor — a respected Charlotte-area entrepreneur and devoted advocate for youth and the Blumenthal Arts community. Each year, at the Committee’s discretion, as many as two graduating high school seniors from the Charlotte region may be awarded scholarships of up to $40,000 each.
Key dates
- 2026 application deadline: March 18, 2026
- Applicants will be advised of finalist status no later than Friday, April 3, 2025.
- Finalist auditions/presentations: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (Stage Door Theater, Charlotte, NC) — attendance is required to remain eligible.
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Overview
The Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship Fund was created to honor Mary Doctor — a respected Charlotte-area entrepreneur and devoted advocate for youth and the Blumenthal Arts community. Each year, at the Committee’s discretion, as many as two graduating high school seniors from the Charlotte region may be awarded scholarships of up to $40,000 each.
Key dates
- 2026 application deadline: March 18, 2026
- Applicants will be advised of finalist status no later than Friday, April 3, 2025.
- Finalist auditions/presentations: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (Stage Door Theater, Charlotte, NC) — attendance is required to remain eligible.
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Oregon Community Leadership Scholarship
$25,000
Founded in 2002 by former University of Oregon and NFL quarterback Joey Harrington, the Harrington Family Foundation (HFF) has invested more than $2 million in Oregon students. HFF supports the state’s emerging leaders through need-based leadership scholarships, mentorship, and a connected community network.
Oregon Community Leadership Scholarship overview
- Each academic year HFF awards five scholarships to Oregon high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time at an accredited Oregon university, college, or trade school.
- The award is renewable for up to four years, providing $6,250 per year — $25,000 total per recipient — and the scholarship program is...
Founded in 2002 by former University of Oregon and NFL quarterback Joey Harrington, the Harrington Family Foundation (HFF) has invested more than $2 million in Oregon students. HFF supports the state’s emerging leaders through need-based leadership scholarships, mentorship, and a connected community network.
Oregon Community Leadership Scholarship overview
- Each academic year HFF awards five scholarships to Oregon high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time at an accredited Oregon university, college, or trade school.
- The award is renewable for up to four years, providing $6,250 per year — $25,000 total per recipient — and the scholarship program is...
Mega Bank Scholarship Program
$1,000
Five $1,000 scholarships available for high school seniors
Planning to enroll as full-time, degree-seeking students in the fall of 2026
Mega Bank seeks to help young people living within its service areas achieve their higher education goals by offering financial support to incoming college students.
Eligibility
- Must be a high school senior living in Los Angeles County or Orange County, California.
- Intend to begin as a first-year, full-time student in the fall of 2026 at either a U.S.-accredited four-year college/university or a California community college. (If chosen, recipients will need to provide an official college acceptance letter for...
Five $1,000 scholarships available for high school seniors
Planning to enroll as full-time, degree-seeking students in the fall of 2026
Mega Bank seeks to help young people living within its service areas achieve their higher education goals by offering financial support to incoming college students.
Eligibility
- Must be a high school senior living in Los Angeles County or Orange County, California.
- Intend to begin as a first-year, full-time student in the fall of 2026 at either a U.S.-accredited four-year college/university or a California community college. (If chosen, recipients will need to provide an official college acceptance letter for...
Pretty Presets Scholarship
$500
Introduction Pretty Lightroom Presets values higher education and the impact it has on personal and professional growth. To support students pursuing college and university studies, we continue to offer the annual Pretty Presets for Lightroom Scholarship: a $500 award given each year to help a student advance their education. Award amount, deadline, and announcement - The scholarship award is $500 USD and is granted once per year. - Entries must be received by April 15 (annually). - The winning submission will be featured on the Pretty Presets Blog. - A panel of judges from LightroomPresets.com will evaluate entries. - The...
Introduction Pretty Lightroom Presets values higher education and the impact it has on personal and professional growth. To support students pursuing college and university studies, we continue to offer the annual Pretty Presets for Lightroom Scholarship: a $500 award given each year to help a student advance their education. Award amount, deadline, and announcement - The scholarship award is $500 USD and is granted once per year. - Entries must be received by April 15 (annually). - The winning submission will be featured on the Pretty Presets Blog. - A panel of judges from LightroomPresets.com will evaluate entries. - The...
Illinois Midwest Dairy Scholarships
$1,000
Introduction
Midwest Dairy supports the development of dairy advocates and cultivates future leaders in the dairy sector by providing scholarships to students who come from dairy farm backgrounds or are pursuing dairy-related fields of study. Awards and eligibility rules differ by state and region. Separately, Dairy Management Inc. administers checkoff-funded scholarship opportunities at the national level.
Eligibility
- Enrollment: Applicants must be accepted to, or currently considered, a full-time student at an accredited college.
- Checkoff contribution: As of January 1 of the current calendar year, the applicant must be connected to the Illinois Milk Promotion Board through one of...
Introduction
Midwest Dairy supports the development of dairy advocates and cultivates future leaders in the dairy sector by providing scholarships to students who come from dairy farm backgrounds or are pursuing dairy-related fields of study. Awards and eligibility rules differ by state and region. Separately, Dairy Management Inc. administers checkoff-funded scholarship opportunities at the national level.
Eligibility
- Enrollment: Applicants must be accepted to, or currently considered, a full-time student at an accredited college.
- Checkoff contribution: As of January 1 of the current calendar year, the applicant must be connected to the Illinois Milk Promotion Board through one of...
Iowa Midwest Dairy Scholarships
$1,000
Introduction
Midwest Dairy supports building dairy advocates and preparing future leaders in the dairy industry by awarding scholarships to students who come from dairy farms or are pursuing dairy-related fields. Scholarship details, amounts and eligibility can differ by state and region. In addition to Midwest Dairy’s regional scholarships, Dairy Management Inc. administers checkoff-funded scholarships at the national level.
Eligibility
To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be enrolled or accepted as a full-time student at an accredited college or university.
- As of January 1 of the current calendar year, have a connection to the Midwest Dairy...
Introduction
Midwest Dairy supports building dairy advocates and preparing future leaders in the dairy industry by awarding scholarships to students who come from dairy farms or are pursuing dairy-related fields. Scholarship details, amounts and eligibility can differ by state and region. In addition to Midwest Dairy’s regional scholarships, Dairy Management Inc. administers checkoff-funded scholarships at the national level.
Eligibility
To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be enrolled or accepted as a full-time student at an accredited college or university.
- As of January 1 of the current calendar year, have a connection to the Midwest Dairy...
MoKan Midwest Dairy Scholarships
$1,000
Overview
Midwest Dairy supports the development of dairy advocates and future industry leaders by awarding scholarships to students who either come from dairy farms or are pursuing dairy-related fields of study. Scholarship rules and award amounts differ by state and region. In addition to regional awards, Dairy Management Inc. administers checkoff-funded scholarships at the national level.
Who is eligible
- Must be accepted or enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college.
- As of January 1 of the current calendar year, the applicant must be connected to the Midwest Dairy checkoff. This connection may be satisfied if the...
Overview
Midwest Dairy supports the development of dairy advocates and future industry leaders by awarding scholarships to students who either come from dairy farms or are pursuing dairy-related fields of study. Scholarship rules and award amounts differ by state and region. In addition to regional awards, Dairy Management Inc. administers checkoff-funded scholarships at the national level.
Who is eligible
- Must be accepted or enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college.
- As of January 1 of the current calendar year, the applicant must be connected to the Midwest Dairy checkoff. This connection may be satisfied if the...
