Military scholarship

This $2,500 scholarship is awarded each year to 10 Oklahoma students who are pursuing to further their education at a college, university, vocational or technical school in Oklahoma. As part of the application process, students should submit a statement to answer why they want to further their education as well as include how they’ve been involved in the Oklahoma State Fair. There is also a written prompt of up to 500 words. The process takes place between mid-February and the end of March each year.

Scholar Service supports undergraduate students and graduate students who are using their education to serve within their community. The scholarship varies from $500 to $3,000 and can be awarded to any college student in the U.S. The application deadline is February 15.

The Folds of Honor scholarships include the Children’s Fund Scholarship and the Higher Education Scholarship. The Children’s Fund supports K-12 students and the Higher Education supports those seeking a bachelor’s degree or certification at a postsecondary institution. The application requires documentation that the applicant has an “unmet need.” Over the course of the 2019-20 school year, 4,500 scholarships were awarded to military families of up to $5,000 each.

Samsung, a world leader in electronics, started this fund in 1996 with $5 million as an appreciation for U.S. veterans who aided Korea in the Korean War. The scholarship is awarded by The American Legion to high school juniors in The American Legion Boys or Girls State programs. Students must also be a direct descendant of a wartime U.S. military veteran who served on active duty during at least one of the periods of war designated as eligible for American Legion membership. The application deadline is the first day of an applicant’s American Legion Boys or Girls State program. A scholarship of $10,000 is awarded to 10 national scholars, $5,000 is awarded to the 10 national runners-up and the remaining department finalists receive $1,250.

The International Bipolar Foundation hosts an essay contest for students in 9-12 grades. The contest requires students to research a topic that is announced every year in September and then perform a specific activity that fosters mental health awareness. Awards are given to participants in 1st, 2nd and 3rd place ranging from $250-1,000.

The Women in Aviation International Scholarship provides members a chance to get ahead in their aviation and aerospace careers. The recipients receive money for training that awards them certain ratings that are necessary for pulling ahead in their careers.

The Science Ambassador Scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship for women in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. Applications open in September and close in mid-December. In order to apply a high school senior or undergraduate college student must submit a 3-minute video of them explaining a STEM topic they’re passionate about. Runners-up receive between $2,500 and $1,000.

Applicants are challenged to write a 500-word essay around this topic: “The new edition of the Associated Press’s Stylebook states the word “addict” should no longer be used as a noun. “Instead, choose to phrase like he was addicted, people with heroin addiction or he used drugs.” In short, a person should be identified separately from their disease.” The scholarship recipient in 1st place will receive $6,000, 2nd place will get $3,000 and 3rd place will be awarded $1,000. The essay is due December 31st each year for students enrolling in a college or university in the U.S.

This $1,000 law scholarship is awarded twice a year to 2nd- or 3rd-year law students who are enrolled in ABA-approved law schools in the U.S. Applications must be submitted by May 1 or October 1, depending on the semester, and must include a 500-700-word essay that explains how the applicant plans to make themselves more prepared to practice law upon graduation.

The Carbon Fiber Gear Scholarship awards $500 of financial assistance to a student who is enrolled, or accepted in, a full-time undergraduate or graduate program at any accredited university or college in the U.S. Applicants must submit a 300-500-word essay by January 15 explaining what their career goals are and how they’ll contribute to that industry.

To be considered for the Dr. Bart Kamen Memorial FIRST Scholarship Fund, you must be an undergraduate student pursuing a biomedical engineering or pre-medical degree. The $10,000 scholarship is awarded to 4 students and is renewable for up to 3 additional years. Among other requirements, students must have participated as a team member for a minimum of 1 year on a FIRST® LEGO League, FIRST® Tech Challenge or FIRST® Robotics Competition team. The deadline to submit an application is February 1.

The Bateman Kolb Scholarship is available to Trine University students who are eligible for an invitation from the Office of Admission and Financial Aid to attend a Scholarship Day Program. These programs are held one day in December and another in January of each year. Students must attend one of these two days to be chosen. The full-tuition scholarship will be awarded to a first-year student who is named a “distinguished scholar” from the program. In addition to full tuition, the distinguished scholar will also have the opportunity to choose a funded internship with the university president or a member of the president’s cabinet.

This program is available to high school juniors and seniors in Ashtabula County, Ohio, who are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. Through this program, students have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and learn about career opportunities within their community. Students must apply by mid-March to be considered for the program. All participants will receive a $500 scholarship and 2 lucky students will be chosen for a $1,000 scholarship for best performance.

By December 1, 11th- and 12th-graders must have submitted an image of their artwork to the site to be considered for 1 of 3 scholarship opportunities. Students are allowed to submit artwork along with their classmates in the classroom mural competition, enter into the individual art competition or apply for the photography contest. The art submitted must exemplify environmental and water conservation. The challenge will award $500 for art supplies to 3 classrooms, a $500 scholarship for 1 student, a $50 gift card for art supplies to additional individual students and a $500 scholarship for individual photography, as well as an additional $100 gift card for the same category.

A Nigerian-born or first generation Nigerian American student who is pursuing a degree in engineering in the U.S. is awarded the Anthony Ihedoha Anaebere, Sr. Memorial Scholarship every year. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to students based on their academic background and leadership experience. High school seniors, college undergraduate or graduate students should apply by late February.

The Adult Student Grant is part of a statewide campaign in Indiana called You Can. Go Back. The campaign is designed to help adults with some college experience, but no degree, finish what they started. The grant is offered on a first come, first serve basis so students should start applying as soon as possible after October 1. Any adult working to complete an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree or certificate is eligible for the $2,000 grant.

The Masterpiece Smiles Scholarship is available to students attending college in the upcoming school year. To apply, students must submit a short Facebook post with a video attached that answers how they believe a beautiful smile can help their future career and life in general. The deadline for this opportunity is September 1st. The scholarship recipient will receive $500.

Each year Potential Magazine hosts the Teen Spotlight Achievement Scholarship where school administrators or other community leaders can nominate high-achieving teens between 13 and 18 years of age. The magazine will select 4 teens in Alabama to feature in each issue. Those teens will be interviewed and will participate in a photo shoot. In addition, each of the finalists will be eligible for a $500 achievement scholarship.

The Jacob Hirsch Fellowship is available to students who hold U.S. or Israeli citizenship, and are Ph.D. candidates writing their dissertations in archaeology. The fellowship provides a stipend of $11,500 plus room, board and waiver of school fees. Students should apply by January 15.

Registered college students for the upcoming academic year are eligible to participate in the Direct Energy Live Brighter Scholarship for $2,500. By December 31, applicants need to have turned in either a 500-word essay or a short video. The essay or video should explain how the applicant uses their energy, skills or talents to serve or empower their community.

Beginning in the upcoming fall term, Air Force ROTC members who recently enrolled are eligible to apply for ROTC High School Scholarships. Students must serve on active duty for at least 4 years and complete a 13-day summer field training course, as well as the General Military Course and Professional Officer Course. Recipients of the Type 1 scholarship will receive full college tuition, a monthly living expense stipend and an annual book stipend.