Golden LEAF Scholarship Program
$14,000
Overview
The Golden LEAF Colleges & Universities Scholarship supports current North Carolina high school seniors and students transferring from North Carolina community colleges who come from designated rural counties. Awards are made possible by a Golden LEAF Foundation grant to the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority. Eligible recipients must be North Carolina residents for tuition purposes, plan to enroll full-time at a participating North Carolina public or private college/university, show financial need, and indicate an intention to return to a rural North Carolina community after graduation.
Who is eligible
- Be a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes and...
Overview
The Golden LEAF Colleges & Universities Scholarship supports current North Carolina high school seniors and students transferring from North Carolina community colleges who come from designated rural counties. Awards are made possible by a Golden LEAF Foundation grant to the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority. Eligible recipients must be North Carolina residents for tuition purposes, plan to enroll full-time at a participating North Carolina public or private college/university, show financial need, and indicate an intention to return to a rural North Carolina community after graduation.
Who is eligible
- Be a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes and...
GSK Opportunity Scholarship
$20,000
Administering Organization: Triangle Community Foundation
Application Deadline: March 9, 2026
Maximum Award: Up to $20,000
Overview
The GSK Opportunity Scholarship offers renewable financial support to residents of the North Carolina Triangle (Chatham, Durham, Orange, and Wake counties) who have faced adversity but show strong motivation to advance through higher education or training. Awards are intended to help students who demonstrate the ability to succeed when given support.
Award Details and Approved Uses
- Total support may reach up to $20,000 per recipient.
- Payments are disbursed annually for up to four years, with awards of up to $5,000 each year...
Administering Organization: Triangle Community Foundation
Application Deadline: March 9, 2026
Maximum Award: Up to $20,000
Overview
The GSK Opportunity Scholarship offers renewable financial support to residents of the North Carolina Triangle (Chatham, Durham, Orange, and Wake counties) who have faced adversity but show strong motivation to advance through higher education or training. Awards are intended to help students who demonstrate the ability to succeed when given support.
Award Details and Approved Uses
- Total support may reach up to $20,000 per recipient.
- Payments are disbursed annually for up to four years, with awards of up to $5,000 each year...
Mary Doctor Performing Arts Scholarship
$40,000
Overview
The Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship Fund was created to honor Mary Doctor — a respected Charlotte-area entrepreneur and devoted advocate for youth and the Blumenthal Arts community. Each year, at the Committee’s discretion, as many as two graduating high school seniors from the Charlotte region may be awarded scholarships of up to $40,000 each.
Key dates
- 2026 application deadline: March 18, 2026
- Applicants will be advised of finalist status no later than Friday, April 3, 2025.
- Finalist auditions/presentations: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (Stage Door Theater, Charlotte, NC) — attendance is required to remain eligible.
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Overview
The Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship Fund was created to honor Mary Doctor — a respected Charlotte-area entrepreneur and devoted advocate for youth and the Blumenthal Arts community. Each year, at the Committee’s discretion, as many as two graduating high school seniors from the Charlotte region may be awarded scholarships of up to $40,000 each.
Key dates
- 2026 application deadline: March 18, 2026
- Applicants will be advised of finalist status no later than Friday, April 3, 2025.
- Finalist auditions/presentations: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (Stage Door Theater, Charlotte, NC) — attendance is required to remain eligible.
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Oregon Community Leadership Scholarship
$25,000
Founded in 2002 by former University of Oregon and NFL quarterback Joey Harrington, the Harrington Family Foundation (HFF) has invested more than $2 million in Oregon students. HFF supports the state’s emerging leaders through need-based leadership scholarships, mentorship, and a connected community network.
Oregon Community Leadership Scholarship overview
- Each academic year HFF awards five scholarships to Oregon high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time at an accredited Oregon university, college, or trade school.
- The award is renewable for up to four years, providing $6,250 per year — $25,000 total per recipient — and the scholarship program is...
Founded in 2002 by former University of Oregon and NFL quarterback Joey Harrington, the Harrington Family Foundation (HFF) has invested more than $2 million in Oregon students. HFF supports the state’s emerging leaders through need-based leadership scholarships, mentorship, and a connected community network.
Oregon Community Leadership Scholarship overview
- Each academic year HFF awards five scholarships to Oregon high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time at an accredited Oregon university, college, or trade school.
- The award is renewable for up to four years, providing $6,250 per year — $25,000 total per recipient — and the scholarship program is...
Mega Bank Scholarship Program
$1,000
Five $1,000 scholarships available for high school seniors
Planning to enroll as full-time, degree-seeking students in the fall of 2026
Mega Bank seeks to help young people living within its service areas achieve their higher education goals by offering financial support to incoming college students.
Eligibility
- Must be a high school senior living in Los Angeles County or Orange County, California.
- Intend to begin as a first-year, full-time student in the fall of 2026 at either a U.S.-accredited four-year college/university or a California community college. (If chosen, recipients will need to provide an official college acceptance letter for...
Five $1,000 scholarships available for high school seniors
Planning to enroll as full-time, degree-seeking students in the fall of 2026
Mega Bank seeks to help young people living within its service areas achieve their higher education goals by offering financial support to incoming college students.
Eligibility
- Must be a high school senior living in Los Angeles County or Orange County, California.
- Intend to begin as a first-year, full-time student in the fall of 2026 at either a U.S.-accredited four-year college/university or a California community college. (If chosen, recipients will need to provide an official college acceptance letter for...
Pretty Presets Scholarship
$500
Introduction Pretty Lightroom Presets values higher education and the impact it has on personal and professional growth. To support students pursuing college and university studies, we continue to offer the annual Pretty Presets for Lightroom Scholarship: a $500 award given each year to help a student advance their education. Award amount, deadline, and announcement - The scholarship award is $500 USD and is granted once per year. - Entries must be received by April 15 (annually). - The winning submission will be featured on the Pretty Presets Blog. - A panel of judges from LightroomPresets.com will evaluate entries. - The...
Introduction Pretty Lightroom Presets values higher education and the impact it has on personal and professional growth. To support students pursuing college and university studies, we continue to offer the annual Pretty Presets for Lightroom Scholarship: a $500 award given each year to help a student advance their education. Award amount, deadline, and announcement - The scholarship award is $500 USD and is granted once per year. - Entries must be received by April 15 (annually). - The winning submission will be featured on the Pretty Presets Blog. - A panel of judges from LightroomPresets.com will evaluate entries. - The...
Illinois Midwest Dairy Scholarships
$1,000
Introduction
Midwest Dairy supports the development of dairy advocates and cultivates future leaders in the dairy sector by providing scholarships to students who come from dairy farm backgrounds or are pursuing dairy-related fields of study. Awards and eligibility rules differ by state and region. Separately, Dairy Management Inc. administers checkoff-funded scholarship opportunities at the national level.
Eligibility
- Enrollment: Applicants must be accepted to, or currently considered, a full-time student at an accredited college.
- Checkoff contribution: As of January 1 of the current calendar year, the applicant must be connected to the Illinois Milk Promotion Board through one of...
Introduction
Midwest Dairy supports the development of dairy advocates and cultivates future leaders in the dairy sector by providing scholarships to students who come from dairy farm backgrounds or are pursuing dairy-related fields of study. Awards and eligibility rules differ by state and region. Separately, Dairy Management Inc. administers checkoff-funded scholarship opportunities at the national level.
Eligibility
- Enrollment: Applicants must be accepted to, or currently considered, a full-time student at an accredited college.
- Checkoff contribution: As of January 1 of the current calendar year, the applicant must be connected to the Illinois Milk Promotion Board through one of...
Iowa Midwest Dairy Scholarships
$1,000
Introduction
Midwest Dairy supports building dairy advocates and preparing future leaders in the dairy industry by awarding scholarships to students who come from dairy farms or are pursuing dairy-related fields. Scholarship details, amounts and eligibility can differ by state and region. In addition to Midwest Dairy’s regional scholarships, Dairy Management Inc. administers checkoff-funded scholarships at the national level.
Eligibility
To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be enrolled or accepted as a full-time student at an accredited college or university.
- As of January 1 of the current calendar year, have a connection to the Midwest Dairy...
Introduction
Midwest Dairy supports building dairy advocates and preparing future leaders in the dairy industry by awarding scholarships to students who come from dairy farms or are pursuing dairy-related fields. Scholarship details, amounts and eligibility can differ by state and region. In addition to Midwest Dairy’s regional scholarships, Dairy Management Inc. administers checkoff-funded scholarships at the national level.
Eligibility
To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be enrolled or accepted as a full-time student at an accredited college or university.
- As of January 1 of the current calendar year, have a connection to the Midwest Dairy...
MoKan Midwest Dairy Scholarships
$1,000
Overview
Midwest Dairy supports the development of dairy advocates and future industry leaders by awarding scholarships to students who either come from dairy farms or are pursuing dairy-related fields of study. Scholarship rules and award amounts differ by state and region. In addition to regional awards, Dairy Management Inc. administers checkoff-funded scholarships at the national level.
Who is eligible
- Must be accepted or enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college.
- As of January 1 of the current calendar year, the applicant must be connected to the Midwest Dairy checkoff. This connection may be satisfied if the...
Overview
Midwest Dairy supports the development of dairy advocates and future industry leaders by awarding scholarships to students who either come from dairy farms or are pursuing dairy-related fields of study. Scholarship rules and award amounts differ by state and region. In addition to regional awards, Dairy Management Inc. administers checkoff-funded scholarships at the national level.
Who is eligible
- Must be accepted or enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college.
- As of January 1 of the current calendar year, the applicant must be connected to the Midwest Dairy checkoff. This connection may be satisfied if the...
North Dakota Midwest Dairy Scholarships
$1,000
Overview
This scholarship is intended for full-time students in the Accelerated Coordinated Program in Dietetics and Nutrition. It supports either senior undergraduates majoring in Nutrition Science who are enrolled in the accelerated coordinated program or graduate students pursuing an accelerated coordinated degree in Dietetics or in Nutrition and Dietetics.
Eligibility
- Enrollment: Must be a full-time senior undergraduate (Nutrition Science, Accelerated Coordinated Program in Dietetics and Nutrition) or a graduate student in the Accelerated Coordinated Program in Dietetics or in Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Preference: Priority is given to applicants who graduated from a high school located in the Midwest...
Overview
This scholarship is intended for full-time students in the Accelerated Coordinated Program in Dietetics and Nutrition. It supports either senior undergraduates majoring in Nutrition Science who are enrolled in the accelerated coordinated program or graduate students pursuing an accelerated coordinated degree in Dietetics or in Nutrition and Dietetics.
Eligibility
- Enrollment: Must be a full-time senior undergraduate (Nutrition Science, Accelerated Coordinated Program in Dietetics and Nutrition) or a graduate student in the Accelerated Coordinated Program in Dietetics or in Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Preference: Priority is given to applicants who graduated from a high school located in the Midwest...
Ozarks Midwest Dairy Scholarships
$750
Overview
This scholarship is open to students connected to dairy farming in the Ozarks Division territory (Arkansas, southern Missouri, or eastern Oklahoma). Key deadlines and submission details are listed below.
Eligibility
- Must be accepted to, or currently enrolled as, a full‑time student at an accredited college.
- As of January 1 of the current calendar year, the applicant must be associated with a contributor to the Midwest Dairy checkoff. This can be the applicant themself or a qualifying family member — parents, guardians, spouse, grandparents, or siblings — who own a dairy farm within the Ozarks Division territory (Arkansas,...
Overview
This scholarship is open to students connected to dairy farming in the Ozarks Division territory (Arkansas, southern Missouri, or eastern Oklahoma). Key deadlines and submission details are listed below.
Eligibility
- Must be accepted to, or currently enrolled as, a full‑time student at an accredited college.
- As of January 1 of the current calendar year, the applicant must be associated with a contributor to the Midwest Dairy checkoff. This can be the applicant themself or a qualifying family member — parents, guardians, spouse, grandparents, or siblings — who own a dairy farm within the Ozarks Division territory (Arkansas,...
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Scholarship
$6,000
Overview
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Scholarship supports Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) students who are preparing for careers in K–12 public education — including teachers, school nurses, counselors, and therapists — and fosters professional development for BIPOC teachers and Education Support Professionals (ESP).
Deadline
Friday, February 20, 2026
Required submission
A complete submission includes the online application plus two recommendation forms.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be actively pursuing a degree, credential, or certification for a teaching-related position in public education at an accredited institution of higher education.
- Self-identify as a...
Overview
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Scholarship supports Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) students who are preparing for careers in K–12 public education — including teachers, school nurses, counselors, and therapists — and fosters professional development for BIPOC teachers and Education Support Professionals (ESP).
Deadline
Friday, February 20, 2026
Required submission
A complete submission includes the online application plus two recommendation forms.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be actively pursuing a degree, credential, or certification for a teaching-related position in public education at an accredited institution of higher education.
- Self-identify as a...
