20 results for "scholarships"
💡 SolutionsIllinois Opens College Scholarships to Foster Youth
Illinois is expanding educational opportunities for young people who've been in foster care. The state's Department of Children and Family Services just opened applications for post-secondary scholarships.
🦸 Community HeroesCalifornia Firefighters Award 40+ Scholarships to Recruits
Two Orange County firefighters created a nonprofit that's eliminating financial barriers for future first responders. Since 2020, OC Bomberos has awarded over 40 scholarships to help aspiring firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics afford training while supporting their families.
🦸 Community HeroesNigeria Launches Scholarships for 30 Female Medical Students
A new foundation is tackling Nigeria's gender health gap by funding 30 female medical students from every region of the country. The scholarships address a critical shortage: women make up only 35% of Nigeria's physicians, despite evidence showing female doctors dramatically improve women's health outcomes.
💛 Acts of KindnessOlympic Gold Medalist Amanda Polk to Inspire 100+ Women at Key Largo Event
Olympic rowing champion Amanda Polk is bringing her message of resilience and high performance to Key Largo's "Empower You" women's event on March 7. The inspiring day will connect over 100 women while raising funds for scholarships helping local women pursue their career dreams.
💛 Acts of KindnessIllinois Agri-Women Awards $4,500 in Scholarships to 4 Inspiring Female Students
Four passionate young women pursuing agriculture degrees are celebrating life-changing scholarships totaling $4,500 from Illinois Agri-Women. These dedicated students are preparing to revolutionize farming, sustainability, and agricultural education across the state.
💡 SolutionsKentucky Students to Get Inflation-Adjusted Scholarships Worth More
Kentucky lawmakers are championing a heartwarming update to help students afford college. A new bill would adjust the beloved KEES scholarship program for inflation, ensuring the financial aid keeps pace with rising costs and continues supporting thousands of students for years to come.
💛 Acts of KindnessUTulsa Shatters Record: 11 Students Win $34.5K in Global Scholarships
The University of Tulsa just celebrated its biggest scholarship win ever, with 11 talented students earning a combined $34,500 to pursue their dreams of studying abroad. These inspiring young scholars are heading to destinations across the globe, from Spain and Germany to China and Thailand, ready to expand their horizons and bring new perspectives back home.
💡 SolutionsArkansas Fund Awards $1.9M to Help 1,300+ Single Parents Pursue College Dreams
The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund is opening applications for spring 2026, continuing its remarkable mission that awarded nearly $2 million to over 1,300 single parents across Arkansas in 2025. This life-changing program helps mothers and fathers balance education, work, and parenting while building brighter futures for their families.
💡 SolutionsNigerian Initiative Helps 500+ Brilliant Students Win Global Scholarships
The iScholar Initiative is transforming lives by helping academically exceptional Nigerian students overcome infrastructure barriers to secure fully funded postgraduate programs abroad. With thousands of high-achieving graduates showing they have what it takes, targeted support is proving that small investments can unlock enormous potential.
💛 Acts of KindnessFranklin County Opens $5K in Scholarships for Veterans' Children
Franklin County, Pennsylvania is celebrating military families by offering up to five $1,000 scholarships to deserving high school seniors whose parents served our country. Applications are now open for the heartwarming We Support You Scholarship program, funded entirely by community donations.
💛 Acts of KindnessArkansas Fund Awards $1.9M in Scholarships to 1,300 Single Parents in 2025
The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund is celebrating an incredible milestone, awarding $1.9 million to over 1,300 single mothers and fathers pursuing their dreams of higher education. The fund is now accepting applications for Spring 2026, offering not just financial support but a caring community that believes in the power of single parents to transform their families' futures.
💛 Acts of KindnessCorvias Foundation Opens $50K in Scholarships for Military Family Children
The Corvias Foundation is once again opening its doors to opportunity, inviting children of employees to apply for up to $50,000 in scholarship funding. Since its launch, this heartwarming initiative has awarded more than $20 million to military families and employee children, creating pathways to brighter futures.
💛 Acts of KindnessKing's Daughters Health Foundation Opens $14K in Scholarships for Aspiring Healthcare Heroes
High school seniors in Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia have an exciting opportunity to pursue their healthcare dreams as King's Daughters Health Foundation announces three scholarship programs totaling over $14,000. These awards will help future nurses and healthcare professionals access education while honoring the legacy of community medical pioneers.
💛 Acts of KindnessGulf Coast Foundation Opens $761K+ Scholarship Program for Florida Students
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation has launched its 2026-27 scholarship program, continuing a 28-year tradition of investing in students' futures. Since 1997, the Foundation has awarded over $12 million in scholarships, with last year alone providing 585 scholarships totaling more than $761,000 to deserving students.
🎬 VideosUTSA Students Win $7K in Scholarships for Inspiring Experiential Learning Projects
Three remarkable students at UT San Antonio took home a combined $7,000 in scholarships after showcasing how hands-on learning experiences transformed their futures. From designing medical devices for paralysis patients to feeding first responders through a grassroots nonprofit, these Roadrunners are turning education into real-world impact.
💛 Acts of KindnessBig Island Credit Union Awards $60K in Scholarships to 20 Hawaii Students
HFS Federal Credit Union is opening doors to higher education for Big Island students by offering an incredible $60,000 in scholarships this year. Twenty deserving students will each receive $3,000 to pursue their college dreams, continuing a inspiring tradition that has supported over 130 students since 2012.
💛 Acts of Kindness10 Native Hawaiian Students Win Health Scholarships to Serve Their Communities
Papa Ola Lōkahi just awarded 10 Native Hawaiian Health Scholarships to aspiring healthcare professionals who will bring desperately needed medical services back to underserved Hawaiian communities. These future healers are studying everything from nursing to clinical psychology, with a commitment to caring for their own people.
💛 Acts of KindnessZamfara Governor Fulfills 9-Year Dream for 50 Graduates, Pays Overdue Fees
After nine long years of waiting, 50 Nigerian graduates finally received their hard-earned certificates when Governor Dauda Lawal stepped in to settle their unpaid tuition fees. Among the relieved graduates is a First Class Chemistry student whose achievements were held back by circumstances beyond their control.
💡 SolutionsWorthington Organizations Award $1,500 Agriculture Scholarships to Students
Multiple agricultural organizations in Worthington, Minnesota are joining forces to invest in the next generation by offering $1,500 scholarships to students pursuing careers in agriculture and bio-sciences. The collaborative effort demonstrates the community's commitment to supporting young people choosing careers that will feed and sustain future generations.
💡 SolutionsIllinois Awards 334 Scholarships Worth $94K Each to Youth in Foster Care
Illinois is opening applications for life-changing scholarships that provide up to five years of free tuition, $1,577 monthly stipends, and health insurance to current and former foster youth. Last year, 334 young people received this incredible opportunity to pursue their dreams through higher education.