Public by Default Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
Many documents related to arrests and court proceedings are accessible to the public well before any verdict is reached. While openness in government is vital, public availability of arrest records and law-enforcement files can create serious concerns about privacy, fairness, and long-term consequences for individuals—particularly those later exonerated. Applicants are encouraged to consider the social, professional, and emotional effects of publicly available criminal records and to suggest reforms that strike a fair balance between transparency and protection.
Eligibility
- Open to legal U.S. residents who live in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and who...
Introduction
Many documents related to arrests and court proceedings are accessible to the public well before any verdict is reached. While openness in government is vital, public availability of arrest records and law-enforcement files can create serious concerns about privacy, fairness, and long-term consequences for individuals—particularly those later exonerated. Applicants are encouraged to consider the social, professional, and emotional effects of publicly available criminal records and to suggest reforms that strike a fair balance between transparency and protection.
Eligibility
- Open to legal U.S. residents who live in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and who...
FMC Skaters Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
Established in 1993, the FMC Skaters Scholarship was created to offer financial support to ice-sport athletes and recreational skaters who display exemplary character and performance both on and off the ice. Each year in June, scholarships are awarded to participants from ice hockey, figure skating, and recreational skating disciplines.
Program impact and selection
Since its inception, FMC has distributed more than $495,000 in educational scholarships to upwards of 470 graduating high school students pursuing further education. Recipients are chosen by a review committee that evaluates candidates based on academic achievement, participation in extracurricular and community activities, and their accomplishments...
Introduction
Established in 1993, the FMC Skaters Scholarship was created to offer financial support to ice-sport athletes and recreational skaters who display exemplary character and performance both on and off the ice. Each year in June, scholarships are awarded to participants from ice hockey, figure skating, and recreational skating disciplines.
Program impact and selection
Since its inception, FMC has distributed more than $495,000 in educational scholarships to upwards of 470 graduating high school students pursuing further education. Recipients are chosen by a review committee that evaluates candidates based on academic achievement, participation in extracurricular and community activities, and their accomplishments...
Brooksville Education Foundation Scholarship
$3,500
You may reach the Foundation for clarification by mail at the address shown above, by email at brooksvilleeducationfoundation@gmail.com, or by phone to Michael McMillen at (207) 326-9194. Supporting your continued education is our purpose — we welcome your questions and look forward to assisting you.
Please review the information below before submitting a scholarship application.
Scholarship Application — Overview
The Brooksville Education Foundation (BEF) was founded in 2000 to broaden educational opportunities for residents of Brooksville, Maine. The Foundation accomplishes this mainly by awarding scholarships to students pursuing education beyond high school. If you are a Brooksville resident seeking financial...
You may reach the Foundation for clarification by mail at the address shown above, by email at brooksvilleeducationfoundation@gmail.com, or by phone to Michael McMillen at (207) 326-9194. Supporting your continued education is our purpose — we welcome your questions and look forward to assisting you.
Please review the information below before submitting a scholarship application.
Scholarship Application — Overview
The Brooksville Education Foundation (BEF) was founded in 2000 to broaden educational opportunities for residents of Brooksville, Maine. The Foundation accomplishes this mainly by awarding scholarships to students pursuing education beyond high school. If you are a Brooksville resident seeking financial...
Philadelphia's Last Dollar Scholarship
$7,500
Intro The Last Dollar Scholarship is a need-based gap award intended for graduates of our high school College Access Program who enroll full-time at an accredited 2- or 4-year non-profit college or university. Awards range from $500 to $7,500 per year. How awards are determined We evaluate each applicant’s Student Aid Index (SAI) as reported on the FAFSA Student Aid Summary, the total financial aid package offered by the college, and the institution’s Cost of Attendance. Eligible costs we take into account include tuition, housing, meal plans, mandatory fees, and — for commuting students — public transportation. Awards are paid...
Intro The Last Dollar Scholarship is a need-based gap award intended for graduates of our high school College Access Program who enroll full-time at an accredited 2- or 4-year non-profit college or university. Awards range from $500 to $7,500 per year. How awards are determined We evaluate each applicant’s Student Aid Index (SAI) as reported on the FAFSA Student Aid Summary, the total financial aid package offered by the college, and the institution’s Cost of Attendance. Eligible costs we take into account include tuition, housing, meal plans, mandatory fees, and — for commuting students — public transportation. Awards are paid...
Door to College Scholarship Program
$5,000
Overview
The Door to College (DTC) Scholarship offers qualifying undergraduates up to $5,000 per academic year to help cover education-related costs at postsecondary institutions in Nebraska. Eligibility is limited to students whose high school completion occurred either through an accredited program at a Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center (YRTC), at an approved or accredited public, private, nondenominational, or parochial high school, or by receiving a high school equivalency diploma (GED) issued by the Commissioner of Education after discharge from a YRTC.
Eligibility Requirements
An applicant must meet all of the following to be considered eligible:
1. High school completion —...
Overview
The Door to College (DTC) Scholarship offers qualifying undergraduates up to $5,000 per academic year to help cover education-related costs at postsecondary institutions in Nebraska. Eligibility is limited to students whose high school completion occurred either through an accredited program at a Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center (YRTC), at an approved or accredited public, private, nondenominational, or parochial high school, or by receiving a high school equivalency diploma (GED) issued by the Commissioner of Education after discharge from a YRTC.
Eligibility Requirements
An applicant must meet all of the following to be considered eligible:
1. High school completion —...
Forward Steps Guardian Scholars
$3,000
Forward Steps is dedicated to helping young people with foster care experience access and complete postsecondary education. We provide financial support, individualized mentoring, and wraparound resource navigation so scholars can reach their academic and career goals.
Applications are open on a rolling basis for the 2025–2026 academic year.
Who is eligible?
- Have verifiable foster care experience (you will need to provide documentation confirming foster care dependency).
- First-time applicants must submit their application before turning 26 years old.
- Be a Colorado resident and plan to attend, or already be enrolled in, a postsecondary institution in Colorado (examples include...
Forward Steps is dedicated to helping young people with foster care experience access and complete postsecondary education. We provide financial support, individualized mentoring, and wraparound resource navigation so scholars can reach their academic and career goals.
Applications are open on a rolling basis for the 2025–2026 academic year.
Who is eligible?
- Have verifiable foster care experience (you will need to provide documentation confirming foster care dependency).
- First-time applicants must submit their application before turning 26 years old.
- Be a Colorado resident and plan to attend, or already be enrolled in, a postsecondary institution in Colorado (examples include...
Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship
$2,000
About the scholarship
This award honors the late Sidney B. Meadows, a widely respected leader in horticulture who was celebrated for his humanitarian contributions to the industry. Meadows was a strong advocate for student support, convinced that investing in education was essential to sustaining and advancing all segments of horticulture. His commitment has helped fund scholarships for many students each year, and with ongoing contributions, additional deserving applicants will continue to benefit.
Eligibility
1. Enrollment: Applicant must be enrolled full time, in good academic standing, in an accredited four-year college or university program in ornamental horticulture or a closely related...
About the scholarship
This award honors the late Sidney B. Meadows, a widely respected leader in horticulture who was celebrated for his humanitarian contributions to the industry. Meadows was a strong advocate for student support, convinced that investing in education was essential to sustaining and advancing all segments of horticulture. His commitment has helped fund scholarships for many students each year, and with ongoing contributions, additional deserving applicants will continue to benefit.
Eligibility
1. Enrollment: Applicant must be enrolled full time, in good academic standing, in an accredited four-year college or university program in ornamental horticulture or a closely related...
Ron and Linda Smith Family Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
The Smith family values the opportunities higher education provided them and strongly supports others who seek training and schooling to improve their career prospects. Acknowledging the financial burdens that come with furthering one’s education, Ron and Linda Smith established a scholarship to help Northern Nevada students pursue their academic and vocational goals.
Scholarship overview
The Ron & Linda Smith Family Scholarship supports residents of Northern Nevada who are enrolled at Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC), Western Nevada College (WNC), or Great Basin College (GBC), or who are participating in an approved vocational program. The award is a one-time grant...
Introduction
The Smith family values the opportunities higher education provided them and strongly supports others who seek training and schooling to improve their career prospects. Acknowledging the financial burdens that come with furthering one’s education, Ron and Linda Smith established a scholarship to help Northern Nevada students pursue their academic and vocational goals.
Scholarship overview
The Ron & Linda Smith Family Scholarship supports residents of Northern Nevada who are enrolled at Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC), Western Nevada College (WNC), or Great Basin College (GBC), or who are participating in an approved vocational program. The award is a one-time grant...
Nationwide Scholarships
$2,500
Overview Nationwide, together with the National Association of Counties (NACo), aims to encourage high school seniors to begin saving for retirement early. As part of that effort, Nationwide will award four scholarships of $2,500 each to qualifying graduating seniors whose parent, grandparent, or legal guardian participates in the NACo Deferred Compensation 457 program. This initiative builds on the long-standing partnership between Nationwide and NACo to support retirement planning for county employees and their families. Who may apply - Applicants must be graduating high school seniors and legal residents of the United States. - The applicant’s parent, grandparent, or legal guardian...
Overview Nationwide, together with the National Association of Counties (NACo), aims to encourage high school seniors to begin saving for retirement early. As part of that effort, Nationwide will award four scholarships of $2,500 each to qualifying graduating seniors whose parent, grandparent, or legal guardian participates in the NACo Deferred Compensation 457 program. This initiative builds on the long-standing partnership between Nationwide and NACo to support retirement planning for county employees and their families. Who may apply - Applicants must be graduating high school seniors and legal residents of the United States. - The applicant’s parent, grandparent, or legal guardian...
Clasen Scholarship
$1,000
The "Be Bold" Scholarship is a unique opportunity that doesn't require an essay and will be granted to the candidate who exhibits the most audacious profile. The application process is quick and easy, taking less than 2 minutes to complete.We define boldness not by "superiority" or "great achievements". Instead, we believe that boldness is characterized by being:SincereResoluteInspirationalThe scholarship will be given to the student who best embodies these traits in their profile.Additionally, this scholarship is distinctive in its preference for students who apply early, demonstrating their boldness by taking initiative and not delaying.
The "Be Bold" Scholarship is a unique opportunity that doesn't require an essay and will be granted to the candidate who exhibits the most audacious profile. The application process is quick and easy, taking less than 2 minutes to complete.We define boldness not by "superiority" or "great achievements". Instead, we believe that boldness is characterized by being:SincereResoluteInspirationalThe scholarship will be given to the student who best embodies these traits in their profile.Additionally, this scholarship is distinctive in its preference for students who apply early, demonstrating their boldness by taking initiative and not delaying.
Live Your Dream Scholarship
$3,000
Description
Live Your Dream provides scholarships to single mothers who seek education that will increase their earning potential and improve their ability to provide for their children. The program focuses on practical educational pathways—from college and graduate programs to technical schools and bootcamps—that support career advancement. Scholarships are administered by a foundation that prioritizes realistic, attainable goals and demonstrable financial need. The award supports single-parent households living in Utah at the time of application, though coursework may be completed online outside the state.
Key takeaways:
- Scholarships are for single mothers pursuing education to increase earning potential.
- Acceptable programs...
Description
Live Your Dream provides scholarships to single mothers who seek education that will increase their earning potential and improve their ability to provide for their children. The program focuses on practical educational pathways—from college and graduate programs to technical schools and bootcamps—that support career advancement. Scholarships are administered by a foundation that prioritizes realistic, attainable goals and demonstrable financial need. The award supports single-parent households living in Utah at the time of application, though coursework may be completed online outside the state.
Key takeaways:
- Scholarships are for single mothers pursuing education to increase earning potential.
- Acceptable programs...
Law Office of Asher Hoffman Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
Asher Hoffman awards an annual scholarship to support undergraduate students pursuing law or closely related studies. Our firm seeks to encourage the next generation of legal professionals and celebrates qualities of Confidence, Courage, and Determination in their academic pursuits.
Scholarship Details
- Award: One (1) scholarship in the amount of $1,000.
- Purpose: Funds may be applied toward tuition, mandatory academic fees, textbooks, supplies, or other education-related costs.
- Payment: The award will be issued as a check made payable directly to the recipient.
- Tax responsibility: Recipients are responsible for complying with all applicable IRS and state tax...
Introduction
Asher Hoffman awards an annual scholarship to support undergraduate students pursuing law or closely related studies. Our firm seeks to encourage the next generation of legal professionals and celebrates qualities of Confidence, Courage, and Determination in their academic pursuits.
Scholarship Details
- Award: One (1) scholarship in the amount of $1,000.
- Purpose: Funds may be applied toward tuition, mandatory academic fees, textbooks, supplies, or other education-related costs.
- Payment: The award will be issued as a check made payable directly to the recipient.
- Tax responsibility: Recipients are responsible for complying with all applicable IRS and state tax...
