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High school students from across Colorado will pitch their business ideas this Sunday at CU Boulder, competing for scholarships and a chance to launch real-world solutions. The finals showcase how young innovators are already tackling challenges in their communities.
Florida's lottery program has now contributed more than $50 billion to education funding since it launched nearly four decades ago. The milestone supports everything from elementary classrooms to college scholarships across the state.
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.
An anonymous Massachusetts couple quietly funded college scholarships for Castle Valley students for three decades, giving away over $65,000 before their passing. Ralph and Sylvia Marble helped launch 46 young people into higher education, asking for nothing in return.
Seven Texas high school seniors just received life-changing news: they're splitting $70,000 in college scholarships from a foundation that's now invested over $1 million in local students. The Taylor-Odom Foundation is making higher education possible for Liberty County graduates who might not otherwise afford it.
Residents of a low-income housing complex in Luverne, Alabama, have raised $600 to help young people pursue higher education. The donation supports a nationwide scholarship program that awards eight college scholarships annually to students living in affordable housing.
Five high school students who overcame personal hardships received Rising Star awards and college scholarships at the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce's annual breakfast. Their stories prove that perseverance and community support can transform lives.
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.
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.
A small Oregon community has quietly changed hundreds of lives through college scholarships. The Tillamook Kiwanis Club just launched its 68th annual fundraising drive to help local seniors pursue higher education.
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.
Twenty talented high school seniors in Santa Barbara County just earned college scholarships by doing what they love: creating art. The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara awarded up to $4,500 each to young artists whose work impressed judges in the program's 47th year.
The WPS Foundation is opening applications for technical college scholarships worth $25,000, helping Wisconsin high school seniors launch careers in skilled trades. Since 1964, the foundation has invested over $6 million in student futures.
The organization behind Massachusetts' iconic Topsfield Fair just awarded over $80,000 in scholarships to local students pursuing higher education. High school seniors in Essex County can still apply for 2026 awards, with a special focus on students passionate about agriculture and sustainable farming.
University of Texas at Tyler showed up at high schools across East Texas this week with giant checks and life-changing news: 20 seniors earned $40,000 Honors College scholarships. The surprise visits celebrated students who combine academic excellence with creativity and community spirit.
The Mahone Foundation's 26th annual scholarship gala will award over 100 college scholarships to deserving students from Kenosha and Racine. The May 8 event celebrates a quarter-century of opening educational doors for first-generation and low-income youth.
A trivia fundraiser honoring beloved PE teacher Lorna Moody drew 150 people and raised nearly $5,000 for college scholarships and cancer research. Her wife Sue plans to make it an annual tradition.
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.
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.
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