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 February 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 60 scholarships for Saturday, February 8, 2025.
ACB Scholarships
Sponsor: American Council of the Blind (ACB)
Amount: Up to $7,500
Closing Date: February 14, 2025
Description: Applicant must be a legally blind student who is a graduating high school senior enrolling in higher education in the fall, or a current undergraduate, graduate or vocational student.
Diversity in Hospitality Scholarship
Sponsor: Hospitality Diversity Action Council | The Hospitality Industry Network
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: February 14, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to domestic and international students who are actively enrolled in a hospitality related subject. High priority will be given to those who identify with an under-represented group in the industry.
Edna Blum Scholarship for NY Residents
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: February 14, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students with an unmet financial need attending colleges and universities throughout the United States. Applicant must be from the NYC area (one of the five Burroughs only), be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, and have at least a 2.5 GPA.
Foundation for Rural Service Scholarships
Sponsor: Foundation for Rural Service
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: February 14, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who are from rural America. Applicant must have at least a C GPA and express an interest to return to a rural community following graduation. Applicant must be sponsored by a current NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association member.
GSCTX Scholarship
Sponsor: Girl Scouts of Central Texas
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: February 14, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who are registered Girl Scouts of Central Texas.
KyCPA College Scholarships
Sponsor: Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants
Amount: Up to $2,500
Closing Date: February 14, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students who are enrolled in an accredited Kentucky-based college or university who are at least a sophomore at the time of application. Applicant must have completed Principles of Accounting and either has completed or is enrolled in Intermediate Accounting.
Mathworks Math Modeling Challenge
Sponsor: MathWorks
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: February 14, 2025
Description: Scholarship challenge is open to high school juniors and seniors. Applicants must form a team of three to five students and one teacher from the same school.
Nazor Scholarship
Sponsor: Ashtabula Regional Medical Center
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: February 14, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to graduates of public or private high schools in Ashtabula County, Ohio. Applicant must be enrolled or accepted to accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in social work, psychology, or human services.
NEWH | Dallas Scholarship
Sponsor: NEWH | Dallas
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: February 14, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to currently enrolled students attending an accredited college in Northern Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, or Kansas. Applicant must have a career objective in one of the areas of the Hospitality Industry (i.e., Hotel/Restaurant Management, Culinary/Foodservice, Architecture, Interior Design, etc.)
NEWH Harvey Nudelman Scholarship
Sponsor: NEWH – The Hospitality Industry Network | Fabricut Contract
Amount: $7,500.00
Closing Date: February 14, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students actively enrolled in college with an interior design major with a career objective in the hospitality industry.
POET Scholarship
Sponsor: POET
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: February 14, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in any two- or four-year post-secondary school, regardless of major or GPA. Applicant must submit three personal essays on given topics.
Pro-Life Scholarship Award for Nursing Students
Sponsor: National Association of Pro-Life Nurses
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: February 14, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to pro-life students currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing in the United States. Applicant must submit a complete application, letter of recommendation, and an essay on what nurses can do to promote a positive respect for life.
Simon Youth Scholarships
Sponsor: Simon Youth Foundation
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: February 14, 2025
Description: Scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors and current college students who attend one of the Simon Youth Foundation Academies, live near a Simon mall property, or are a son or daughter of an employee of Simon Property Group.
Sports Task Force/Al Young Sports Journalism Scholarship
Sponsor: Asian American Journalists Association
Amount: Up to $2,000
Closing Date: February 14, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to Asian American students who are AAJA student members. Applicant must demonstrate journalistic excellence and a strong interest in pursuing sports journalism as a career. Applicants must be an undergraduate enrolled with at least 12 credit units per semester at a junior college or university in the United States.
Access College Early (ACE) Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Nebraska’s Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: February 15, 2025
Description: Scholarship program is open to low-income high school students to enroll in college courses from Nebraska college or universities, either through dual-enrollment or early enrollment agreements with the institutions. Deadline is for Winter term classes.
American Legion – Department of Kansas Scholarships
Sponsor: The American Legion – Department of Kansas
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: February 15, 2025
Description: Scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors and current college students from the state of Kansas. In addition to general scholarships, there are scholarships open to children of veterans, Scouts, athletes, and students with talent in music and public speaking.
Arlington Foundation Excellence in Education Scholarships
Sponsor: Arlington Foundation of Excellence in Education
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: February 15, 2025
Description: Scholarships are open to African-American students from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan area. In addition to general scholarships, there are specific scholarships for students studying STEM, business, literary arts, law and cosmetology.
ASSE Foundation Scholarships
Sponsor: The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)
Amount: Up to $15,000
Closing Date: February 15, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students who are studying occupational safety, health and the environment.
ATL Law Scholarship
Sponsor: Ashby Thelen Lowry
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: February 15, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to current pre-law undergraduate students, as well as graduate students. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay related to the area of law they intend to pursue.
Beverage Industry Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Christermon Foundation
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: February 15, 2025
Description: Scholarships are open to children, grandchildren and legal guardians of persons who currently hold full-time employment with a company with a valid California beer, liquor or wine license. This includes restaurants, hotels, retail and wholesale grocery, airlines, breweries, wineries, distributors, etc. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or community college transfer student who will be attending an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
California PTA Scholarships
Sponsor: California PTA
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: February 15, 2025
Description: Scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors who are graduating from a California high school between January 1 and June 30 of the current academic year. Applicant must demonstrate volunteer service in the school and community.
CEA Scholarships
Sponsor: CEA Study Abroad
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: February 15, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students who have applied to a CEA Study Abroad Program for Summer Programs.
Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Scholarships
Sponsor: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: February 15, 2025
Description: Scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors and current college students who are residents of Wisconsin. There are multiple scholarships available – see website for details.
Continuing Education Scholarship
Sponsor: Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: February 15, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to VFW Auxiliary members, their spouses, or children to pursue a college degree or a career direction at technical school.
DCHA Higher Education Scholarship
Sponsor: Dairy Calf and Heifer Association
Amount: $1,500.00
Closing Date: February 15, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to members of DCHA, or the sons, daughters or legal dependents of a DCHA members. Applicant must be currently enrolled in an agriculture-related field (e.g. dairy science, animal/veterinary science, agricultural technical course, ag communications, etc.) at an accredited college or university.
DEED Educational Scholarships
Sponsor: American Public Power Association (APPA)
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: February 15, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current full-time students attending an accredited institution in the United States. Applicant must be working toward a career at an electric utility. Applicant must also be attending school in a county with at least one DEED member utility and be sponsored by a DEED member. See website for specific information.
FLAGship Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Nebraska Corn Growers Association
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: February 15, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and college freshman who are from Nebraska and plan on continuing their education in the state. Applicant must be a member of NeCGA or the son/daughter of an NeCGA member and plan to be studying in the agriculture field.
Free Injury Legal Advice Scholarship
Sponsor: Free Injury Legal Advice
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: February 15, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students accepted into a U.S. university as a pre-law undergraduate or attending law school in the fall. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay on the area of law they intend to pursue.
George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest
Sponsor: National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
Amount: Up to $6,000
Closing Date: February 15, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students who are United States citizens or legal aliens who attend a public, parochial, or private high school (including accredited home schools). Applicant must submit an essay related to the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution.
GSF Scholarship
Sponsor: Good Samaritan Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: February 15, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to current Nursing students. Applicant must provide a letter of intent, letter of recommendation, copy of an unofficial transcript, color photo, and a professional resume.
Hmong Community Higher Education Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: February 15, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to residents of Marathon, Lincoln, and Shawano Counties (Wisconsin) who are of Hmong descent and is a graduating high school senior or current undergraduate student. Applicant must demonstrate concern and commitment to improving the Hmong community.
HSF General College Scholarships
Sponsor: Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: February 15, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students of Hispanic descent who are graduating high school seniors, community colleges students, transfer students, college students, or graduate students. All majors and graduate fields are accepted, but there is an emphasis on STEM majors.
IAA Foundation Scholarship Program
Sponsor: IAA Foundation
Amount: Up to $7,500
Closing Date: February 15, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to high school graduates and graduating high school seniors who are Illinois Farm Bureau members, spouses of a member, or a member’s child. Applicant must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled at an accredited college, university, community college or trade school majoring in agriculture, agribusiness, or a closely related field.
Iowa Cheerleading Coaches’ Association Scholarships
Sponsor: Iowa Cheerleading Coaches’ Association
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: February 15, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to high school senior cheerleaders from Iowa who display outstanding scholastic achievement.
Junior Duck Stamp Contest
Sponsor: United States Fish & Wildlife Service
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: February 15, 2025
Description: Contest is open to students in grades K-12 who attend public, private, or home schools in the United States and the U.S. territories. Contestant must draw, paint, or sketch a picture of an eligible North American waterfowl species. Deadline only for Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Washington. Deadline for California, Georgia, and Maryland has already passed, but all other states have later deadlines – see website for details.
Missouri STEM Signing Day Scholarship
Sponsor: Missouri Chamber Foundation
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: February 15, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to Missouri graduating high school seniors who plan to attend a Missouri two-year, four-year or technical college and pursue a STEM career path in college.
Princess Grace Dance Awards
Sponsor: Princess Grace Foundation-USA
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: February 15, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to promising students who are majoring in dance at a non-profit school for at least one year. Applicant must submit online application, resume, personal statement, and work samples. Applicant must be recommended by a faculty member at their institution.
Quad Cities Community Foundation Scholarships
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: February 15, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students from specific Illinois and Iowa counties. There are many scholarships available – see website for details.
Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarship Program
Sponsor: American Traffic Safety Services Association
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: February 15, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students who are dependents of roadway workers killed or permanently disabled in roadway work zones.
Sarah Scott Schofield Scholarship
Sponsor: Zetas of Charlotte
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: February 15, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to African American females who are graduating high school seniors and reside in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Applicant must have at least a 2.75 GPA and must submit three letters of recommendations.
Scholarships4mom.net Scholarship
Sponsor: Scholarships4Moms.net
Amount: $10,000.00
Closing Date: February 15, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to legal U.S. residents who are at least 18 years of age and currently enrolled, or will be enrolled within the next three months, in a college or university in the United States. Applicant must be a mother or an expectant mother.
Success for Survivors Scholarship
Sponsor: General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Amount: $3,000.00
Closing Date: February 15, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited public or private post-secondary or vocational institution who has survived intimate partner abuse.
Technology Scholarship
Sponsor: Attorney Marketing Network
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: February 15, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate students who are studying computer science, mathematics, science or engineering and have at least a 3.0 GPA.
Trust Fund Higher Education Scholarship
Sponsor: Delaware Tribe of Indians
Amount: Up to $3,200
Closing Date: February 15, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to Delaware Tribal members attending college. Applicant must have at least a 2.7 GPA in the last semester they attended.
Varsity Tutors College Scholarship Contest
Sponsor: Varsity Tutors
Amount: $200.00
Closing Date: February 15, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 16 years of age or older. Applicant must submit an essay answering the prompt: “Reflect on a particular subject or topic that has sparked your intellectual curiosity and passion for learning. How has this area of study influenced your academic pursuits and shaped your educational goals for the future?”
Wyoming Auctioneers Association Scholarship
Sponsor: Wyoming Auctioneers Association
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: February 15, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to Wyoming students who have graduated or will graduate from an accredited Wyoming High School or has completed the past year at a qualified University or school of higher education. Applicant must have at least a 2.5 GPA.
Wyoming State 4-H Foundation Scholarships
Sponsor: Wyoming State 4-H Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: February 15, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to Wyoming students who are current and/or past 4-H members in Wyoming.
Byron Bird Graduate Scholarship
Sponsor: Kansas Society of CPAs & Educational Foundation
Amount: $3,000.00
Closing Date: February 16, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students in Kansas who are current graduate accounting students or graduate school candidates.
Ethnically Diverse Student Scholarship
Sponsor: Kansas Society of CPAs & Educational Foundation
Amount: $2,500.00
Closing Date: February 16, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to outstanding minority students who are in their undergraduate junior year and majoring in Accounting at any Kansas college or university.
HEAR Scholarship
Sponsor: HEAR Scholarship Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: February 16, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to Chicagoland high school seniors with financial need and a demonstrated commitment to their community. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
Jeannette Rankin Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: February 16, 2025
Description: Scholarships are open to students who identify as women, nonbinary, or Two-Spirit and can demonstrate financial need. The National Grant scholarship is open to students 35 years or older. The Emerge Grant is open to residents of Georgia and Montana who are 25 years of age or older. And, the Tribal Scholar Grant is open to Tribal members who are 25 years of age or older.
John J. Killian Scholarship
Sponsor: Kansas Society of CPAs & Educational Foundation
Amount: $2,500.00
Closing Date: February 16, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to junior accounting students at any Kansas independent college or university.
Mary Ellen Kirkpatrick Leadership Scholarship
Sponsor: Kansas Society of CPAs & Educational Foundation
Amount: $2,500.00
Closing Date: February 16, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to full-time students enrolled as a junior year accounting major at a Kansas college or university.
AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship
Sponsor: American Sleep Medicine Foundation & American Medical Association (AMA)
Amount: $10,000.00
Closing Date: February 17, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to medical school students who are in their last year of school.
KFC Educational Grant Program
Sponsor: Reach Educational Grant program
Amount: Up to $20,000
Closing Date: February 17, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to KFC U.S. resident employees who are high school seniors and current college students who will be enrolling in an accredited trade school, college or graduate school in the fall. Applicant must have at least a 2.5 GPA.
Web Design Scholarship
Sponsor: Lounge Lizard
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: February 18, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students in the United States. Applicant must submit a web design.
Archibald Rutledge Scholarship Program
Sponsor: South Carolina Department of Education
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: February 19, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors in South Carolina with talent in creative writing, dance, music, theatre, or visual arts.
Out-of-State Student Scholarship
Sponsor: Fawell & Fawell
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: February 19, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled or accepted in a college or university that is located in a state where they did not attend high school or a state other than where their parents live. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA and be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident.
Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara Scholarship
Sponsor: Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: February 19, 2025
Description: Scholarships are open to students who have attended school in Santa Barbara County (California) for at least four of the six years between grades 7-12 and plan to attend full-time at a Title IV approved institution in the next academic year. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or AB 540 eligible.
SPJ High School Essay Contest
Sponsor: Society of Professional Journalists
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: February 19, 2025
Description: Contest is open to students enrolled in grades 9-12 in U.S. public, private, and home schools within the United States. Applicant must submit an essay on the topic, “What is the biggest challenge journalists face today, and how might they overcome it?”
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