Dwight P. Jacobus Scholarships
$1,000
Overview
The Dwight P. Jacobus Scholarships were created by the Association of School Business Officials of Maryland (MD ASBO) to provide financial support to Maryland residents who need assistance to pursue a college education. These awards are intended for undergraduate students preparing for careers in school business or education at an accredited institution within Maryland. Dwight P. Jacobus served as MD ASBO’s first Executive Director.
Number of Awards
Up to five scholarships may be granted each year. At least one award will be reserved for a student enrolled in an approved teacher certification program.
Selection Criteria
MD ASBO selects recipients...
Overview
The Dwight P. Jacobus Scholarships were created by the Association of School Business Officials of Maryland (MD ASBO) to provide financial support to Maryland residents who need assistance to pursue a college education. These awards are intended for undergraduate students preparing for careers in school business or education at an accredited institution within Maryland. Dwight P. Jacobus served as MD ASBO’s first Executive Director.
Number of Awards
Up to five scholarships may be granted each year. At least one award will be reserved for a student enrolled in an approved teacher certification program.
Selection Criteria
MD ASBO selects recipients...
Howard P. Rawlings Educational Assistance (EA) Grant
$3,000
Introduction
The Educational Assistance (EA) Grant is part of the Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Awards. It is a need-based grant that helps eligible students cover education-related costs at postsecondary institutions. Recipients may receive up to $3,000 per year for a maximum of four years.
Key dates and timelines
- Application consideration deadline: To be considered for the EA Grant, students must file the 2026–2027 FAFSA or submit the State financial aid application for undocumented students through the MHEC One‑App by March 1, 2026.
- Documentation deadline: Any requested supporting documents must be provided by August 1, 2026 (not...
Introduction
The Educational Assistance (EA) Grant is part of the Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Awards. It is a need-based grant that helps eligible students cover education-related costs at postsecondary institutions. Recipients may receive up to $3,000 per year for a maximum of four years.
Key dates and timelines
- Application consideration deadline: To be considered for the EA Grant, students must file the 2026–2027 FAFSA or submit the State financial aid application for undocumented students through the MHEC One‑App by March 1, 2026.
- Documentation deadline: Any requested supporting documents must be provided by August 1, 2026 (not...
Margaret & Max Pumphrey Scholarship
$2,000
Overview
Starting in 2024, this scholarship will participate as a partner fund in the Lincoln Community Foundation Student Success Scholarship Fund. In that program, awards from multiple scholarship funds are combined to produce substantial, renewable scholarships for students from Lancaster County.
How to apply
Begin by submitting the Lincoln Community Foundation general scholarship application. Afterward, locate the Lincoln Community Foundation Student Success Scholarship (LCFSSS) listing and click the "Apply" button beside it to complete a few additional, scholarship-specific questions.
Eligibility
Applicants must be either current graduating high school seniors or previous graduates of public or private high schools in Lancaster...
Overview
Starting in 2024, this scholarship will participate as a partner fund in the Lincoln Community Foundation Student Success Scholarship Fund. In that program, awards from multiple scholarship funds are combined to produce substantial, renewable scholarships for students from Lancaster County.
How to apply
Begin by submitting the Lincoln Community Foundation general scholarship application. Afterward, locate the Lincoln Community Foundation Student Success Scholarship (LCFSSS) listing and click the "Apply" button beside it to complete a few additional, scholarship-specific questions.
Eligibility
Applicants must be either current graduating high school seniors or previous graduates of public or private high schools in Lancaster...
Protect American River Canyons Scholarship
$3,000
2026 PARC Environmental Stewardship Scholarship
Total awards available: up to $3,000
Eligibility
- Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who live in Placer, Nevada, or El Dorado County (California).
Scholarship Topic
- Submit either an original essay or a short video responding to the following about the North and Middle Fork American River canyons (upstream of Folsom Reservoir in the Auburn State Recreation Area):
Why do you care about the American River and its canyons, and what actions should be taken to protect them for the future? Describe any river- or canyon-related activities you have been involved with.
Submission...
2026 PARC Environmental Stewardship Scholarship
Total awards available: up to $3,000
Eligibility
- Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who live in Placer, Nevada, or El Dorado County (California).
Scholarship Topic
- Submit either an original essay or a short video responding to the following about the North and Middle Fork American River canyons (upstream of Folsom Reservoir in the Auburn State Recreation Area):
Why do you care about the American River and its canyons, and what actions should be taken to protect them for the future? Describe any river- or canyon-related activities you have been involved with.
Submission...
Ike Foundation Scholarship
$2,000
Please read the information below carefully and confirm you meet all eligibility requirements before beginning the application.
Scholarship summary
- The Ike Foundation offers scholarships to high school seniors who will be enrolled full time at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States. Awards are determined by academic performance, demonstrated volunteer service (preference given to activities tied to fishing or conservation), and a personal essay responding to the required prompt.
- Applications are evaluated by the Ike Foundation Scholarship Committee through a blind, merit-based review that uses a standardized point system to promote fairness and...
Please read the information below carefully and confirm you meet all eligibility requirements before beginning the application.
Scholarship summary
- The Ike Foundation offers scholarships to high school seniors who will be enrolled full time at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States. Awards are determined by academic performance, demonstrated volunteer service (preference given to activities tied to fishing or conservation), and a personal essay responding to the required prompt.
- Applications are evaluated by the Ike Foundation Scholarship Committee through a blind, merit-based review that uses a standardized point system to promote fairness and...
Charles Shelton Foundation Scholarship
$2,000
Overview
The Charles Shelton Foundation awards two non-renewable scholarships of $2,000 each every year to students pursuing veterinary-related studies. Awards are paid to the recipient’s college or university after the student has enrolled and submitted proof of that enrollment.
Award distribution and timeline
- Two scholarships awarded annually; each is a one-time $2,000 grant (not renewable).
- Once a recipient has enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution and provided proof of enrollment, the Foundation issues payment as a check made payable to that institution.
- Proof of enrollment must be received by August 31. Scholarship funds are released in two...
Overview
The Charles Shelton Foundation awards two non-renewable scholarships of $2,000 each every year to students pursuing veterinary-related studies. Awards are paid to the recipient’s college or university after the student has enrolled and submitted proof of that enrollment.
Award distribution and timeline
- Two scholarships awarded annually; each is a one-time $2,000 grant (not renewable).
- Once a recipient has enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution and provided proof of enrollment, the Foundation issues payment as a check made payable to that institution.
- Proof of enrollment must be received by August 31. Scholarship funds are released in two...
Delta Eta Boule Foundation Leadership Program
$7,500
Overview
Delta Eta Boulé of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity is inviting applications for a graduate-level scholarship from Black men living in the Denver metropolitan area who are pursuing advanced degrees. Recipients will receive $7,500 per year, with the award renewable for up to four years provided renewal conditions are met. Scholars will also gain access to Delta Eta Boulé Foundation professional development offerings, including one-on-one mentorship, the Institute for Professional Development, and connection to Delta Eta Boulé’s extensive professional network.
Eligibility
- Delta Eta Boule Foundation Alumni
- Currently enrolled in, or planning to enroll in, a graduate program
Required...
Overview
Delta Eta Boulé of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity is inviting applications for a graduate-level scholarship from Black men living in the Denver metropolitan area who are pursuing advanced degrees. Recipients will receive $7,500 per year, with the award renewable for up to four years provided renewal conditions are met. Scholars will also gain access to Delta Eta Boulé Foundation professional development offerings, including one-on-one mentorship, the Institute for Professional Development, and connection to Delta Eta Boulé’s extensive professional network.
Eligibility
- Delta Eta Boule Foundation Alumni
- Currently enrolled in, or planning to enroll in, a graduate program
Required...
Austin J. Hart Entrepreneurial Scholarship
$5,000
Overview
The Austin J. Hart Entrepreneurial Scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to building businesses and communities. It is open to graduating high school seniors planning to enroll at Colorado State University (CSU) in the coming spring term, as well as students currently enrolled at CSU. Recipients are expected to reflect the qualities Austin embodied — selflessness, integrity, hard work, courage, and ambition — and the scholarship is intended to help them continue their education at Colorado State University.
Award details
- Amount: $5,000 (one award)
- Number of awards: 1
- Type: Single, one-time...
Overview
The Austin J. Hart Entrepreneurial Scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to building businesses and communities. It is open to graduating high school seniors planning to enroll at Colorado State University (CSU) in the coming spring term, as well as students currently enrolled at CSU. Recipients are expected to reflect the qualities Austin embodied — selflessness, integrity, hard work, courage, and ambition — and the scholarship is intended to help them continue their education at Colorado State University.
Award details
- Amount: $5,000 (one award)
- Number of awards: 1
- Type: Single, one-time...
Charmayne Gooch Arts Scholarship
$5,000
Intro
The Charmayne Gooch Arts Scholarship provides financial support to students from Larimer County who show artistic promise but may not meet the academic thresholds required for other scholarship programs. It is intended for applicants who need an alternative pathway to pursue creative training—this includes students with disabilities or special needs, as well as those who would benefit from programs emphasizing art, writing, music, or visual arts rather than traditional academics.
Award details
- Scholarship amount: $5,000
- Number of awards: 3
- Type: One-time award
Use and payment
Awards may be applied toward the recipient’s cost of attendance and...
Intro
The Charmayne Gooch Arts Scholarship provides financial support to students from Larimer County who show artistic promise but may not meet the academic thresholds required for other scholarship programs. It is intended for applicants who need an alternative pathway to pursue creative training—this includes students with disabilities or special needs, as well as those who would benefit from programs emphasizing art, writing, music, or visual arts rather than traditional academics.
Award details
- Scholarship amount: $5,000
- Number of awards: 3
- Type: One-time award
Use and payment
Awards may be applied toward the recipient’s cost of attendance and...
Dairy MAX Student Scholarship
$2,500
Overview
Dairy MAX will award three academic scholarships of $2,500 each for 2026.
Who is eligible
- Must live within Dairy MAX’s service area: Colorado; southwest Kansas; Louisiana; Montana; New Mexico; western Oklahoma; Texas; or Wyoming.
- Must be either a graduating high school senior or an undergraduate student currently enrolled in a technical school, a junior college, or a four‑year college/university.
- Must be the child of one of the following at a dairy that participates in the checkoff program:
- a dairy farm owner/operator, or
- a dairy farm employee.
Application deadline
- Applications for the 2026 Dairy...
Overview
Dairy MAX will award three academic scholarships of $2,500 each for 2026.
Who is eligible
- Must live within Dairy MAX’s service area: Colorado; southwest Kansas; Louisiana; Montana; New Mexico; western Oklahoma; Texas; or Wyoming.
- Must be either a graduating high school senior or an undergraduate student currently enrolled in a technical school, a junior college, or a four‑year college/university.
- Must be the child of one of the following at a dairy that participates in the checkoff program:
- a dairy farm owner/operator, or
- a dairy farm employee.
Application deadline
- Applications for the 2026 Dairy...
Activist Artist Scholarship
$5,000
Introduction
The Activist Artist program highlights the vital role artists play in advancing human rights worldwide. While human-rights defenders come from many walks of life, creative professionals — filmmakers, writers, performers, visual artists and others — are a uniquely powerful, but sometimes underappreciated, force in raising awareness and prompting change.
Purpose
Artists communicate urgency and emotion through many forms — film, prose, theater, dance, music, painting, poetry, and drawing — and can motivate communities to understand, accept, and act on human-rights concerns. As part of its Global Citizenship work, the Lantos Foundation supports and honors artist-activists whose creative work tells...
Introduction
The Activist Artist program highlights the vital role artists play in advancing human rights worldwide. While human-rights defenders come from many walks of life, creative professionals — filmmakers, writers, performers, visual artists and others — are a uniquely powerful, but sometimes underappreciated, force in raising awareness and prompting change.
Purpose
Artists communicate urgency and emotion through many forms — film, prose, theater, dance, music, painting, poetry, and drawing — and can motivate communities to understand, accept, and act on human-rights concerns. As part of its Global Citizenship work, the Lantos Foundation supports and honors artist-activists whose creative work tells...
Classic Center Cultural Foundation Visual Arts Scholarship
$2,000
Empowering Students and Local Schools
The Classic Center Cultural Foundation supports artistic growth and excellence by awarding annual scholarships to outstanding high school students in the performing and visual arts. Each scholarship provides the recipient with $2,000 and includes an additional contribution to the student’s high school arts program to help sustain local creative efforts. Support for the visual arts award is partially underwritten by The Ann and Jack Crowley Scholarship Fund for the Visual Arts.
Who may apply
Applicants must live in one of these Northeast Georgia counties: Athens-Clarke, Banks, Barrow, Elbert, Franklin, Greene, Habersham, Hart, Jackson, Madison, Morgan,...
Empowering Students and Local Schools
The Classic Center Cultural Foundation supports artistic growth and excellence by awarding annual scholarships to outstanding high school students in the performing and visual arts. Each scholarship provides the recipient with $2,000 and includes an additional contribution to the student’s high school arts program to help sustain local creative efforts. Support for the visual arts award is partially underwritten by The Ann and Jack Crowley Scholarship Fund for the Visual Arts.
Who may apply
Applicants must live in one of these Northeast Georgia counties: Athens-Clarke, Banks, Barrow, Elbert, Franklin, Greene, Habersham, Hart, Jackson, Madison, Morgan,...
