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Nearly 2,300 students across Santa Barbara County just received life-changing news: they're getting college scholarships totaling $8.4 million. The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara celebrated these future graduates at two packed ceremonies that brought entire communities together.
Florida students have a second chance to apply for college scholarships worth up to $1.2 million at Polk State College. The two-week application window closes June 15.
Ten outstanding Georgia high school seniors just scored full rides worth $18,000 each through a 61-year-old scholarship program that's now awarded over $7 million. The Hatton Lovejoy Scholarships will cover their college costs for four years at top universities.
Three St. Louis area high school hockey players just earned $5,000 scholarships recognizing their skills on the ice and dedication to their communities. The awards honor hockey legends who shaped Missouri's club hockey scene.
The Idaho Falls Mayors' Scholarship Fund celebrated 48 local students with $58,000 in college funding. The annual awards help graduating seniors pursue higher education dreams.
Twenty high school seniors from Santa Barbara County just scored college scholarships totaling over $66,000 for their artistic talent. The awards mark 47 years of the Scholarship Foundation celebrating young artists and investing in their creative futures.
Seven Georgia high school seniors will each receive $1,000 to pursue their college dreams through LGE Community Credit Union's 2026 scholarship program. Applications are open through March 31 for students in seven metro Atlanta counties.
America's dairy farmers are funding 12 scholarships worth up to $3,500 for college students pursuing dairy-related careers. Applications are open now through May 15 for students studying everything from food science to marketing.
The St. Croix Valley Foundation is giving 30 to 35 Pierce County students $2,500 each to pursue their college dreams. Applications close March 15 for scholarships designed to help high school seniors and adults returning to school overcome financial barriers.
More than 3,400 Santa Barbara County students applied for college scholarships this year, a 5% jump that signals growing ambition among local youth. The foundation awarded over $7.7 million to 2,125 students last year and expects to announce this year's recipients in spring.
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.
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