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Students leave billions in scholarship money on the table annually, not because they don't qualify, but simply because they don't apply. Oakland University is working to change that by making the process easier and encouraging every student to take a chance.
Delta Community Credit Union is giving five Georgia students $5,000 each to help pay for college. There's just one catch: applicants must complete a free financial literacy course first.
Three graduating high school seniors on Kauaʻi can each win $20,000 scholarships to make their college dreams come true. The Grove Farm Foundation just opened applications for merit scholarships that reward excellence and give back to the community.
Orleans Parish students have a new chance to ease the burden of college costs with a $1,000 scholarship opening this spring. The Louisiana Sheriffs' Association is accepting applications through mid-March for graduating high school seniors.
California students passionate about science and technology can now apply for up to $10,000 in college scholarships. The PG&E Foundation is awarding $350,000 to help future engineers, scientists, and innovators pursue their dreams.
The Crooked Tree Arts Center is opening doors for young artists with two $2,000 scholarships for high school seniors pursuing arts education. Applications are now open for students in northern Michigan counties ready to turn their creative passion into a career.
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is funding scholarships for high school seniors whose families work at member businesses. Applications are open now through March 27, giving students a path to affordable college or trade school education.
Golden 1 Credit Union is opening applications for renewable scholarships worth up to $20,000 each, with nearly half a million dollars available to California students. The deadline is January 31, 2026.
The Richland County Foundation is opening its scholarship application season, offering financial support to students at every stage of their educational journey. Last year alone, the foundation awarded over $1 million to help local students pursue their dreams.
A Wisconsin potato farm is investing $10,000 in the next generation of agriculture leaders through scholarships for rural high school seniors. Ten students pursuing agriculture careers will each receive $1,000 for college expenses.
Pennsylvania is celebrating America's 250th anniversary by giving away $250,000 in college scholarships to high school seniors. Twenty-five students will each receive $10,000, and some universities are doubling the prize with matching funds.
Independence Bank is about to cross $2 million in scholarships awarded to Kentucky students since 2001, honoring a founding partner's dying wish. This year's program awarded $144,400 to 72 students, with applications now open through February 24.
Students in North Carolina's Dare County just got a major financial boost. Local scholarships are now renewable throughout college, easing years of education costs instead of just one semester.
A single mom balancing work, parenting, and college just got a crucial lifeline. The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund awarded $21,600 to 16 Union County students pursuing degrees that could lift their families out of poverty.