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 March 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 50 scholarships for Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Civics Education Essay Contest
Sponsor: National Center for State Courts
Amount: Up to $1,050
Closing Date: March 22, 2024
Description: Contest is open to 3rd-12th grade students. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to the importance and the role of the United States government.
Foundation for the Carolinas Scholarships
Sponsor: Foundation for the Carolinas
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: March 22, 2024
Description: Scholarships are available to students attending public and private institutions at the graduate and undergraduate levels, as well as for private K-12 schools. Student must live in either North Carolina or South Carolina. There are over 150 scholarship programs – see website for specific details about scholarships.
IACAC Transfer Scholarship
Sponsor: Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC)
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: March 22, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to students who have completed a minimum of 36 semester hours at an Illinois community college with at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must be an applicant to an IACAC member four-year institution.
Islamic Scholarship Fund Scholarship
Sponsor: Islamic Scholarship Fund
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: March 22, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to Muslim students who will be enrolled at an accredited university in the U.S. by the fall and majoring in an ISF supported major. Applicant must be an undergraduate (junior or senior) or having graduate standing (includes PhD).
Maude and Alexander Hadden Scholarship
Sponsor: Youth Foundation, Inc.
Amount: Up to $4,000
Closing Date: March 22, 2024
Description: Scholarships are open to high school seniors who are United States citizens seeking higher education at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States. The Scholarship Committee will consider character, financial need, scholastic achievement (at least a 3.5 GPA), objectives, volunteerism, potential for leadership and good citizenship.
Operation Thank an Officer Scholarships
Sponsor: Operation Thank an Officer
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: March 22, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students who are pursuing a degree in law enforcement, current law enforcement officials who are pursuing an advanced degree and children of law enforcement officials.
Stossel in the Classroom Essay Contest
Sponsor: Stossel in the Classroom
Amount: Up to $2,500
Closing Date: March 22, 2024
Description: Contest is open to writers aged 10-18 (grades 5-12). Applicant must submit an essay on one of four given topics: Housing storage, concert tours, presidential campaign priorities, or the U.S. energy policy.
Stossel in the Classroom Video Contest
Sponsor: Stossel in the Classroom Video Contest
Amount: Up to $2,500
Closing Date: March 22, 2024
Description: Contest is open to filmmakers aged 10-23. Applicant must create a 1-3 minute video one one of four given topics: Housing storage, concert tours, presidential campaign priorities, or the U.S. energy policy.
Women in Technology Scholarship
Sponsor: Palantir
Amount: $7,000
Closing Date: March 22, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to female undergraduate students who are majoring in Science, Technology Engineering or Math (STEM).
Women Legislators of Missouri Scholarship
Sponsor: Women Legislators of Missouri
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: March 22, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to female graduating high school seniors from Missouri.
Tri-County Opportunities Council Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Tri-County Opportunities Council
Amount: Up to $1,250
Closing Date: March 24, 2023
Description: Scholarship is open to students planning to attend an accredited Illinois post-secondary educational institution during the upcoming fall term who are residents of Bureau, Carroll, La Salle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark or Whiteside Counties. Applicant’s family income must be under a given amount for the number of persons in their family.
ASDSO’s Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO)
Amount: Up to $20,000
Closing Date: March 25, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens who will be enrolled full-time at the senior-level during the upcoming school year in an accredited civil engineering program, or in a related field as determined by ASDSO. Applicant must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in hydraulics, hydrology or geotechnical disciplines, or in another discipline related to the design, construction and operation of dams.
ASIST – Albuquerque Scholarship
Sponsor: Executive Women International – Albuquerque
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: March 25, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to non-traditional students who live within the boundaries of the Albuquerque Chapter and who are past high school age and who are either entering college or already enrolled in college. Applicant must have financial need and preference will be given to those individuals with children residing in the home.
ASIST – Columbus Scholarship
Sponsor: Executive Women International – Columbus
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: March 25, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to female incoming and current non-traditional students in Central Ohio. Special consideration will be given to students with financial need, socially, physically and economically challenged adults, and preference is given to those with children residing in the home.
ASIST – Harrisburg Scholarship
Sponsor: Executive Women International – Harrisburg
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: March 25, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to non-traditional students who live within the boundaries of the Harrisburg Chapter and who are past high school age and who are either entering college or already enrolled in college. Applicant may be single parents, individuals just entering the workforce, or displaced workers.
ASIST – Honolulu Scholarship
Sponsor: Executive Women International – Honolulu
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: March 25, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to non-traditional students who live within the boundaries of the Honolulu Chapter who are past high school age and who are either entering college or already enrolled in college. Applicant may be single parents, individuals just entering the workforce, or displaced workers.
Clare Boothe Luce Program
Sponsor: Henry Luce Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: March 25, 2024
Description: Program is open to female undergraduate students who are studying in the physical science or engineering fields. Students at Catholic institutions with strong science programs are especially encouraged to apply.
SAWF Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Southern Automotive Women’s Forum
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: March 25, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to female high school seniors or graduate who are enrolled or will be enrolled in a STEM or automotive program at a college or university in the any of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Texas, or West Virginia.
Alaska State Fairgrounds Scholarship
Sponsor: Alaska State Fairgrounds
Amount: Up to $2,500
Closing Date: March 27, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students from the state of Alaska. Applicant must submit an essay or a creative project that addresses one of multiple topics related to the State Fair.
CRCA Scholarship
Sponsor: Chicago Roofing Contractors Association
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: March 27, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors who are United States citizens residing in Cook County and other area counties in Illinois. Applicant must be planning to study liberal arts, sciences, engineering, architecture, or business at a four-year accredited college in the fall.
Nicholas A. Virgilio Memorial Haiku Competition
Sponsor: Haiku Society of America
Amount: $100
Closing Date: March 27, 2024
Description: Contest is open to students in grades 7 through 12. Student can submit up to three haiku poems.
TMCF | McDonald’s Black and Positively Golden Scholarships
Sponsor: TMCF | McDonalds
Amount: Up to $15,000
Closing Date: March 28, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who are/will be attending a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) or Predominantly Black Institution (PBI). Applicant must have at least a 2.7 GPA and be able to demonstrate leadership abilities.
UNCF General Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: March 28, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled full-time at one of the 37 UNCF member institutions during the 2023-2024 academic year. Applicant must have a demonstrated financial need as verified by the financial aid office and have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Becca’s Closet Scholarships
Sponsor: Becca’s Closet
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: March 29, 2024
Description: Scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors who have made an outstanding, documented contribution to his or her local community through the creation of or involvement in a Becca’s Closet chapter or Becca’s Closet organized through a supporting organization.
Beinecke Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Beinecke Scholarship Program
Amount: $34,000
Closing Date: March 29, 2024
Description: Scholarship program is open to college juniors who are currently majoring in the arts, humanities or social sciences and plan to attend graduate school. Applicant must demonstrate superior standards of intellectual ability, scholastic achievement, and personal promise. Applicant must attend a participating institution (137 colleges – see website for details) and must be nominated by campus liaison (see website for details).
Bobette Bibo Gugliotta Memorial Scholarship for Creative Writing
Sponsor: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: March 29, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating seniors and graduates of public or private high schools in San Mateo or Santa Clara Counties (California) who are planning to enroll or are currently enrolled in a four-year college or university as a full-time student. Applicant must submit two writing samples.
Callender-Pritchard Legacy Scholarship
Sponsor: National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs (NANBPWC)
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: March 29, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to African American high school seniors who will be attending college in the fall and will be majoring in Political Science, Sociology, or Black Studies.
Chin: Shui Kuen and Allen Chin Scholarship
Sponsor: Asian Pacific Fund
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: March 29, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current undergraduate college students who has done community advocacy and social justice work on behalf of Asian American, immigrant, gay and lesbian and/or other progressive causes. Applicant or parents must be current or former employee at an Asian-owned or Asian cuisine resident.
Dr. Blanca Moore-Velez Woman of Substance Scholarship
Sponsor: National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs (NANBPWC)
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: March 29, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to African-American female students who are at least 35 years of age and are enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited college or university.
Dr. Julianne Malveaux Scholarship
Sponsor: National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs (NANBPWC)
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: March 29, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to African-American females who are college sophomores or juniors enrolled in an accredited college or university and majoring in Journalism, Economics or related fields (Public Policy, Creative Writing, Etc.)
IMA Memorial Education Fund Scholarship and Stuart Cameron & Margaret McLeod Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: The Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: March 29, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to full and part-time students who are IMA student members. Applicant needs to have expressed the interest of pursuing a career in management accounting, financial management, or information technology.
Irma A. Fleming Legacy Scholarship
Sponsor: National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. (NANBPWC)
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: March 29, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to African American students 30-35 years of age who are finishing their college degree.
ISL Education Lending Scholarship
Sponsor: Iowa Student Loan
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: March 29, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to Iowa high school and undergraduate college students, or a parent or guardian of, or another adult who holds a College Savings Iowa account to benefit, an Iowa high school student or an undergraduate college student.
King’s Daughters Health Foundation Scholarships
Sponsor: King’s Daughters Health Foundation
Amount: Up to $2,000
Closing Date: March 29, 2024
Description: Scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors in Boyd, Carter, Greenup, or Lawrence counties, Kentucky, Lawrence County, Ohio, or Wayne County, West Virginia. In addition to a general scholarship, there is a scholarship open to students planning to enroll in a health career field at an educational institution in Kentucky, Ohio, or West Virginia.
NANBPWC National Scholarship
Sponsor: National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs (NANBPWC)
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: March 29, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to African-American female students who are graduating high school seniors and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay on a trailblazer of African decent of their choosing.
Naumovich Scholarship
Sponsor: Naumovich Scholarship Fund
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: March 29, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to Missouri graduating high school seniors and current college students. Preference will be given to students of Polish descent (student, parent, or grandparent born in Poland).
NHMS Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: New Hampshire Mayflower Society
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: March 29, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to New Hampshire students and students who are members/related to members of the N.H. Mayflower Society, and are high school seniors or college undergraduates.
OJCF Higher Education Scholarships
Sponsor: Oregon Jewish Community Foundation (OJCF)
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: March 29, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to Jewish students who are incoming and current college students. Applicant must be a resident of Oregon.
Palama Settlement Scholarships
Sponsor: Palama Settlement
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: March 29, 2024
Description: Scholarships are open to high school and college students who are permanent residents of Hawaii. Applicant must have financial need. In addition to the college scholarships, there is a scholarship for private school tuition.
Peola Smith-Smith Educational Leadership Scholarship
Sponsor: National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs (NANBPWC)
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: March 29, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to African-American females who are either graduating high school seniors or college undergraduate students who plan to major in Education. Applicant must be a member of NANBPWC Inc.
Richard L. Taylor Flight Training Scholarship
Sponsor: National Air Transportation Association (NATA)
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: March 29, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in a flight program at an accredited college or university with aspirations to become a professional pilot. Applicant must have a private pilot’s license and at least a 3.0 GPA.
RTX Patriot Scholarship
Sponsor: Student Veterans of America
Amount: $10,000
Closing Date: March 29, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. Army veterans who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university during the upcoming academic year.
RTX SPY-6 Scholarship
Sponsor: Student Veterans of America
Amount: $10,000
Closing Date: March 29, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to Navy/Navy Reserve Veterans who are entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year of undergraduate study, or be enrolled in a graduate program for the upcoming academic year.
Sherelle T. and Timothy T. Carper III Scholarship
Sponsor: National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs (NANBPWC)
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: March 29, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to African American single mothers (age 18-30) who are United States citizens, and enrolled in an accredited college or university. Applicant must major in a STEM, Aviation, Political Science, Communications, or Business Management related field.
Stanislaus Community Foundation Scholarships
Sponsor: Stanislaus Community Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: March 29, 2024
Description: Scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors and current college students who are residents of Stanislaus County, California. There are multiple scholarships available – see website for details.
Student Scholarships in Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke
Sponsor: American Heart Association
Amount: Up to $2,000
Closing Date: March 29, 2024
Description: Scholarships are open to students in medical schools or in master’s or equivalent programs in an accredited school in the United States where training in cardiovascular disease and stroke is available.
Bodie McDowell Scholarship
Sponsor: Outdoor Writers Association of America
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: March 30, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate students entering their junior or senior year of study or graduate students. Applicant must have career goals in outdoor communications.
College and University Scholarship
Sponsor: James T. & Rose M. Perryman Family Foundation
Amount: Up to $15,000 per year
Closing Date: March 30, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current undergraduate students studying Engineering, Math, Metals, or Technology. Applicant must live within a 150-mile radius of Houston, Pennsylvania and must have at least a 2.5 GPA.
College Bound Scholarship
Sponsor: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Omicron Eta Omega Chapter, Ivy Foundation of St. Louis
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: March 30, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to African American graduating high school seniors from the St. Louis Metropolitan area who have at least a 2.5 GPA.
Steven G. Crump Scholarship
Sponsor: National Association of Black Journalists
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: March 30, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to current NABJ student members in good standing who are current undergraduate sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate students with at least a 3.0 GPA.
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