There are thousands of scholarships out there. Below you will find many scholarships, most with general eligibility requirements. My goal is to share some lesser-known scholarships with my readers every Saturday.
Don’t wait. Apply for these great scholarships today! And, if you missed the last Scholarship Saturday, check it out. There are scholarships there that are still open! You can also find scholarships on my other scholarship lists, such as scholarships with requirements based on your state, major, grade level, ethnicity, or religion. And, lastly, check out my list of scholarships with September deadlines.
Only brief information about each scholarship is listed. Therefore, you are encouraged to visit the scholarship websites to get further details about eligibility and requirements.
Here are 30 scholarships for Saturday, September 7, 2024.
Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation | UNCF
Amount: $3,667
Closing Date: September 13, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to Black/African American college juniors with at least a 2.75 GPA. Applicant must be attending one of the following HBCU institutions: Bennett College, North Carolina Central, University, North Carolina A&T State University, Saint Augustine’s University, Tennessee State University, Tuskegee University, Cheyney
University, Florida A&M University, Norfolk State University, or Wiley College.
PSEG Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: PSEG Foundation | UNCF
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: September 23, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to African American college freshmen attending a four-year accredited college or university. Applicant must have permanent residency in the state of New Jersey and must be majoring in Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics, Information Technology, or Computer Technology.
OSHA Student Scholarship
Sponsor: Oklahoma Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: September 25, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to full-time doctoral and masters students in one of the ASHA CAA accredited graduate programs in Oklahoma, majoring in speech-language pathology or audiology.
Mable V. Jones Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: $4,250
Closing Date: September 26, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled at an accredited UNCF member institution with at least a 2.5 GPA. Applicant must reside or be a permanent resident in the following geographic of Metropolitan Detroit: Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw ,or Wayne.
Wyeth-Aryst/AHP Endowed Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: September 26, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to students in health related fields bridge the gap in funding so they may be able to continue their education. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA and be attending one of the 37 affiliated member institutions.
$1,000 College Survey Scholarship
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students and alumni who have graduated within the last four years. Applicant must take a short survey on their college.
$1,000 Graduate School Survey Scholarship
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to current graduate students and alumni who have graduated within the last four years. Applicant must take a short survey on their graduate school.
$1,000 Local Survey Sweepstakes
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Sweepstakes is open to all U.S. residents over the age of 18. Applicant must take a short survey on their local area.
$1,000 Review Your Company Sweepstakes
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Sweepstakes is open to all U.S. residents over the age of 18. Applicant must take a short survey on their workplace.
AOTF Scholarship
Sponsor: The American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF)
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled as a full-time student at an AOTA accredited or developing professional level (master’s or OTD) or occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program.
Appily Easy College Money Scholarship
Sponsor: Appily
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who will be attending college in the future. Applicant must create a Appily profile (if they don’t have one already), share about their extracurricular, leadership, and volunteer activities, and then search Appily for scholarships.
Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship
Sponsor: Coca-Cola Foundation
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at a UNCF member college or university during the current academic year. Applicant must be first in their family to attend a four-year college or university, have demonstrated unmet financial need, and have at least a 3.0 GPA.
Courage to Grow Scholarship
Sponsor: Courage To Grow
Amount: $500
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to juniors and seniors in high school and college students with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicant must explain in 250 words or less why they believe they should be awarded the scholarship.
Justice for All Scholarship
Sponsor: The Bettersworth Law Firm
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to students pursuing a career in the legal profession, law enforcement, or are pursuing a degree in pre-law or government. Applicant must submit an essay on the following prompt: “Why do you want to enter this profession? Please make sure to include how your life has been impacted by a member of the legal community.”
Keep Your Chin Up Scholarship
Sponsor: GK Legacy Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to Arizona residents who are 25 years of age or older who are pursuing their Associates, Bachelor’s Degree, vocational training, or certification.
Key Thinkers Scholarship
Sponsor: MoneyKey
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents who are enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college, university, or trade school in the United States. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to financial responsibility.
Military Spouse Scholarships & Caregiver Scholarships
Sponsor: Hope For The Warriors
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to post-9/11 spouses and caregivers who are undergraduate or graduate degree students. In addition to the general scholarships, there scholarships open specifically to those pursuing entry-level classes or training, spouses of the fallen, and MSW students.
NBT Scholarships
Sponsor: Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs
Amount: Up to $3,500
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Scholarships are open to students majoring in programs that lead to careers in manufacturing. In addition to the general scholarships, there is a scholarship open specifically to students attending universities in the state of Texas.
NDGDA Scholarship
Sponsor: ND Grade Dealers Association
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in agricultural curriculums at North Dakota institutions of higher learning, particularly for those students pursuing careers in grain marketing, agronomy and related agribusiness.
NEWH | Atlanta Chapter Scholarship
Sponsor: NEWH: The Hospitality Industry Network – Atlanta Chapter
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to students attending an accredited college in Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina or Alabama. Applicant must have completed at least half the requirements for a degree and must be pursuing a career objective in the Hospitality industry (Hotel/Restaurant management, Culinary, Food Service, Architecture, Design, etc).
Nitro College Scholarship
Sponsor: Nitro
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the United States who is at least 17 years of age or older. Applicant must meet one of the five following eligibility requirements: 1) a parent of a student currently enrolled in an accredited college, 2) a student who is currently enrolled in an accredited college, 3) a parent who has a student enrolled as a high school senior, 4) a current high school senior, or 5) a student or parent whose child has graduated from an accredited undergraduate school and who is currently paying back a student or parent loan.
No Sweat Scholarship
Sponsor: Cirkled In
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the United States or the District of Columbia. Applicant must create a free Cirkled in account.
Outstanding Citizen Scholarship
Sponsor: Maryland Criminal Defense Law Group
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to current community college, undergraduate and graduate students with at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to serving their community.
Path to Pro Scholarship
Sponsor: Home Depot Foundation | SkillPoint Foundation
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors, high school graduates and those with GEDs who plan to enroll, or be enrolled, in an approved trade-related program at an accredited two-year school (technical/vocational school or college) in the United States. Applicant must not be an employee or dependent of an employee of The Home Depot. Applicant should be studying Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing or Construction Management.
Plan for College Sweepstakes
Sponsor: SallieMae
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are of the age of majority in the jurisdiction in which they reside and who are students, parents, guidance counselors, or financial aid officers at the time of entry. Applicant must complete an online registration form.
Quilt Scholarship Program
Sponsor: UNCF | Bowie and Helen Duncan
Amount: Up to $2,500
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students who are majoring in the field of education and have at least a 3.0 GPA.
R2C Scholarship
Sponsor: Return2College
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens and legal residents who are starting a program of higher education (college or graduate school) within the next 12 months or are currently enrolled. Applicant must be 17 years of age or older (there is no maximum age limit). Applicant must share in three sentences of less why they are getting their degree.
Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Essay Contest
Sponsor: Regions Financial Corporation
Amount: $8,000
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Contest is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who are residents of an eligible state (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas). Applicant must submit an essay or video on who has inspired them.
Ruby J. Darensbourg-Cook Memorial Scholarship Fund
Sponsor: Baton Rouge Area Foundation
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Scholarships are open to individuals currently enrolled in a Practitioner Teacher Alternative Certificate Program approved by the Louisiana Department of Education. Individuals must be pursuing certification in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education and have completed at least half of the required Certification Program course hours.
Scholarship for Students of Color
Sponsor: CollegExpress
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to students of color who are graduating high school seniors and planning to enrolled in college in the fall. Applicant must answer the following question in just one sentence: “What is your dream career to pursue after high school?”
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