Scholarships

Scholarships may be administered by an outside sponsor or by College Matrix. College Matrix administered scholarships are reviewed and rated by peers, the public and College Matrix Staff, and the awardee will be selected in accordance with scholarship criteria and final grade.

Haug Family Scholarship

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Organized and incorporated in 1899, the Norwegian National League (NNL) of Chicago exists for the purpose of uniting all Norwegian-American organizations in the Chicago land area. The NNL serves as an umbrella organization comprised of delegates from these organizations. Through various programs, the League and its members endeavor to keep the Norwegian cultural heritage alive.To encourage the study of Norwegian heritage the Norwegian National League has developed and administers a scholarship program open to children of Norwegian descent in grades 1-12.

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Nova Recovery Center Academic Scholarship

APPLICATIONS OPEN Applications Open: Jul 9, 2025, 12:00 am Applications Close: Apr 1, 2026, 11:59 pm

The Nova Recovery Center Academic Scholarship is an educational scholarship designed to support students who are pursuing an education in the addiction treatment and behavioral health industries.An Academic Scholarship for Mental Health Students will award $1,000 to two recipients.

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The Robert B. Oliver Scholarship

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The ASNT Foundation provides the essential resources to support and inspire future generations of NDT professionals through scholarships, grants, research, and workforce development. When you think about the airplanes you board, bridges you cross, electricity you rely on, and products you use, you don’t often think about whether they’re safe. You just assume they are.  Behind every piece of infrastructure, manufacturing process, and industrial system are people and processes that make them safe, reliable, and effective—without causing damage or disrupting their usability.  This is the world of nondestructive testing (NDT), a multidisciplinary profession that blends quality assurance and mate...

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The National Association of Junior Auxiliaries (NAJA) Scholarship

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Since 1962, the NAJA Graduate Scholarship Program has awarded more than 600 scholarships, totaling $1,515,504 for graduate studies in fields addressing the special needs of children and youth.

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Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

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The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides a multi-faceted experience designed to not only address the financial needs of students who aspire to attend college but to guide them through the process of higher education. JRF Scholars receive college scholarships of up to $35,000 over four years and are financially sponsored to attend JRF‘s annual, four-day “Mentoring and Leadership Conference“ in New York City and other events throughout the year. Aside from generous financial support, Scholars benefit from a comprehensive, four-year program that includes career guidance, internship and permanent job placement, travel abroad, and leadership and practical life skills training.

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Hospitality Education Scholarship

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Each year, the NRAEF awards more than $1 million in scholarships to individuals pursuing a post-secondary degree in the restaurant, foodservice, and hospitality industry.Since the program’s inception in 1987, the Foundation has awarded more than $27 million in scholarships and grants to over 6,000 students and food service educators pursuing restaurant-related degrees and professional training through its scholarships and grants programs. The Foundation also provides grants for educators and for individuals seeking industry certifications to advance their careers.Save the date! Applications for 2026-27 scholarships open on January 15, 2026.

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Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement Scholarship

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The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement is offering scholarships to high school seniors or those currently enrolled in a two or four year higher education program, with plans to pursue a career in agriculture. This doesn’t have to mean you’re planning to be a farmer – this also includes food scientists, veterinarians, ag teachers, or maybe even a Farm Credit loan officer! Students can receive this scholarship up to four times. The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement will be awarding at least $350,000 to mid-Atlantic area students planning to pursue a career in agriculture.

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Achieving Higher with College Matrix

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The College Matrix Achieving Higher Scholarship provides $750 in financial support to Baltimore County Public School (BCPS) seniors who are preparing to pursue higher education. The award is intended to support students as they take their next step in learning and can be applied toward educational expenses. This scholarship highlights the importance of creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving in shaping a better future.

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Inspire the Dream with College Matrix

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The College Matrix Inspire the Dream Scholarship provides $750 in financial support to Baltimore City Public School System (BCPSS) seniors who are preparing to pursue higher education. The award is intended to support students as they take their next step in learning and can be applied toward educational expenses. This scholarship highlights the importance of creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving in shaping a better future.

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The Hollings Scholarship Program

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The Hollings Scholarship Program provides successful undergraduate applicants with awards that include academic assistance (up to $9,500 per year) for two years of full-time study and a 10-week, full-time paid ($700/week) internship at a NOAA facility during the summer.The internship between the first and second years of the award provides the scholars with hands-on, practical experience in NOAA-related science, research, technology, policy, management, and education activities. Awards also include travel funds to attend a mandatory NOAA Scholarship Program orientation and the annual Science & Education Symposium, scientific conferences where students present their research, and a housing...

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Harry S. Truman Scholarship

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The Truman Foundation is the nation’s official living memorial to our thirty-third president and the presidential monument to public service. We are an independent federal agency within the White House complex.Our mission makes us a beacon for public service. Our vision is of a country that deeply values public servants. In pursuit of this mission and vision, we award the Truman Scholarship, the premier graduate fellowship in the United States for those pursuing careers as public service leaders, in addition to programs across the course of Truman Scholars' careers.The Truman Scholarship is a very competitive national award. The Foundation reviews over 800 applications for our 55 to 65 S...

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Kids' Chance of Virginia Scholarship Application 2025-2026

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Kids’ Chance of Virginia ( KCVA) is a non-profit organization that provides scholarships for children of workers that have been killed or seriously injured in a work-related accident or occupational disease. Scholarships are awarded once a year and students may apply every year for which they are eligible.

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P.J.C. Lindfors Legal Studies Fund

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Pertti Lindfors, a Finnish-American attorney in San Francisco, established the Pertti Lindfors Legal Studies Fund to encourage cross-cultural study and understanding by law students in Finland and the United States.The number of donor-funded scholarships awarded is determined by the available funds in any given year. Individual scholarships range from $1,000 to $3,000 per student.

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Smith Scholarship Foundation

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Mignon C. Smith was born in Birmingham, Alabama and grew up in a small town near Birmingham. Her father, J. Craig Smith, was head of Avondale Mills, a large textile company manufacturing mostly denim cloth and cotton yarn. In 2005 Mignon endowed The Foundation in her father and mother’s names, the J. Craig and Page T. Smith Scholarship Foundation, to provide full tuition for Alabama high school seniors to attend Alabama colleges. Mignon was concerned about the loss of integrity in the current generation of business and hoped the programs at the University of Alabama would become a catalyst to teach the ethics that her father ascribed to in business to our future leaders.The Mignon C. Smith L...

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The Michigan American Legion Skilled Trades Scholarship

APPLICATIONS OPEN Applications Open: Oct 29, 2025, 12:00 am Applications Close: Apr 3, 2026, 11:59 pm

The American Legion Skilled Trades Scholarship aims to provide annual scholarships to deserving individuals – aged 17-21 years old – who are pursuing a construction/building, automotive, advanced manufacturing, or energy career either in a post-high school trades training/apprenticeship or earning a 2-year college degree in any of the areas listed above where the student would be certified at the state or federal level.

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William D. & Jewell Brewer Scholarship

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The American Legion Department of Michigan was chartered in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the state's largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.The American Legion, Department of Michigan is offering twenty (20) scholarships to be awarded in the spring of 2026. There will be five (5) William D. and Jewell Brewer Scholarships in the amount of $500 each.Selections are based upon academic performance, leadership quality,...

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AFA Teen Alzheimer's Awareness Scholarship

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The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America provides support, services and education to individuals, families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias nationwide, and funds research for better treatment and a cure.AFA’s Teen Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship provides educational funding to college-bound high school seniors who have been impacted by Alzheimer’s disease. The grand prize winner receives $5,000, with additional prizes awarded for runners up. More than $520,000 in college scholarships have been awarded since the program’s inception.

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DAR America 250! Scholarship

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Undergraduate and graduate students studying American history can apply for a $25,000 scholarship from the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) between November 1, 2025 and January 31, 2026. The DAR America 250! Scholarship will provide a one-time $25,000 award to ten students in 2026 and is offered to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of independence.

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Don’t Drive Drowsy Foundation Scholarship

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The mission of the Don’t Drive Drowsy Foundation is to educate teens on the dangers of driving sleep-impaired and the benefits of a good night’s sleep, every night. According to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), there are 1.2 million drowsy-driving crashes each year. A majority of these crashes are committed by teen drivers. Additionally, between 5,000-8,000 people are killed each year due to drowsy driving. 100% of these crashes and deaths are entirely preventable.In 2026, we are offering a $2,000 College Scholarship. The scholarship recipient will be selected by the Don’t Drive Drowsy Foundation Scholarship Committee

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George M. Pullman Educational Foundation Scholarship

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The George M. Pullman Educational Foundation supports the dreams and aspirations of outstanding graduating high school seniors with merit-based, need-based scholarships and continuing educational support as they pursue their bachelor’s degree at the college or university of their choice. You’ll receive up to $10,000 per year for four years.

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