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

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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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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 Michigan American Legion Skilled Trades Scholarship

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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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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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HARD OF HEARING OR DEAF SCHOLARSHIP

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Since 1963, Sertoma International has championed a national hearing health mission dedicated to serving the more than 50 million Americans living with hearing loss through volunteerism, stewardship, impactful programs and informational resources. Guided by this commitment, we believe that everyone should have access to the necessary care and tools to fully participate and thrive in their personal and professional lives.Sertoma’s Scholarship for the Hard of Hearing or Deaf, is the leading scholarship for hard of hearing or deaf students since the program’s inception in 1994. Students with clinically significant bilateral hearing loss, graduating from high school, or undergraduate students pur...

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Deerfield Valley Dental Care Dr. Louis A. Beaudette Scholarship

APPLICATIONS OPEN Applications Open: Dec 2, 2025, 12:00 am Applications Close: May 1, 2026, 11:59 pm

At Deerfield Valley Dental Care, we bring a care and attention-to-detail that you won’t find at just any dental office. Not only do we prioritize your needs and concerns by talking to you, you can expect a wide range of dental services.This scholarship is being created by Deerfield Valley Dental Care in honor of a lifetime of excellent, compassionate care to the residents of Southern Vermont.

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Black / African American U.S. Undergraduate Awards

APPLICATIONS OPEN Applications Open: Jan 1, 2026, 12:00 am Applications Close: May 1, 2026, 11:59 pm

The Carrington Peace is an organization that has built initiatives to feed the homeless, globally support children in need, and has organized donation drives post various natural disasters. We have also established The Carrington Peace scholarship program for college-bound high school seniors. Our mission is to support those in need through gifts and service. As much as others gain from receiving we gain from giving. Knowledge is a key that undeniably unlocks limitless opportunities. Access to this key and opportunities for Black/African-American people continues to be difficult and filled with many obstacles and roadblocks. This scholarship aims to provide financial equity to Black/African...

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Brown Hudner Navy Scholarship

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Inspired by the true story of Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner, the Brown Hudner Navy Scholarship Foundation aims to honor Navy Sailors by providing post-secondary scholarship support to their children. Scholarship awards are based on a competitive scholarship model, and applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and complete an application with supporting documents. Recipients are required to maintain eligibility and renew their scholarship each year but are only required to submit a comprehensive application the first year they are awarded.Award amounts depend on the available funding for the year and the applicant’s competitive score. The award amount was $3,975 per student for the 2...

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General ROTC Scholarship

APPLICATIONS OPEN Applications Open: Jan 1, 2026, 12:00 am Applications Close: May 1, 2026, 11:59 pm

AFCEA is a professional association that connects people, ideas and solutions globally. We do that by developing networking and educational opportunities and providing them worldwide in an ethical manner. This enables military, government, industry and academia to align technology to meet the needs of those who serve in critical areas, which include defense, security, cyber and intelligence. The AFCEA Educational Foundation offers a range of ROTC scholarships -- valued between $2,500 and $3,000 -- to full-time Army, Navy, (including Marine Corps option), and Air Force ROTC students. Eligible applicants must be sophomores or juniors, pursuing a STEM major, and maintaining a minimum 3.0...

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Mainely Character Scholarship

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Mainely Character was conceived in the early 2000’s by local businessman Arnold (Arnie) Bushner, along with his business partner George Spino and several friends. Arnie’s daughter attended a high school with a character-based curriculum; he appreciated its importance and effectiveness, as well as its impact on his own efforts to be a better father and member of his community. As his daughter contemplated a post-secondary education, he noticed that while there were scholarships for academics, sports, music, the arts, and financial need, there were no scholarships available based on a student’s character. He and his friends decided to remedy that; the first Mainely Character Scholarship was aw...

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2026 California Credit Union Foundation Student Scholarship

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California Credit Union has proudly served their members for over 90 years. When you join, you’ll be joining a community with shared values and making an investment in your financial future.The California Credit Union Foundation Scholarship Program is designed to acknowledge exceptional students furthering their educational goals by awarding 20 scholarships of $1,000 each to these students.

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Arthritis Champions Scholarships

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As the nation’s #1 cause of disability, arthritis affects nearly 60 million adults and hundreds of thousands of children. Over 100 types of arthritis and related conditions damage the joints and often other organs.The Arthritis Champions Scholarship is awarded annually to deserving students with arthritis or a related rheumatic disease who:- Impact the arthritis community, serving as positive role models and leaders.- Live their best life, while empowering others to do the same.

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Children of the Fallen

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The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation was established to honor the service and sacrifice of Marines and their families. That’s why we are grateful for your tax-deductible donations. As our Nation’s oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to military children, the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation helps cover the cost of attending post-high school, undergraduate, and career and technical education programs. Every gift has a significant life-changing impact. With your support, we can make sure that no Marine family is left behind.

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Connecticut Building Congress Scholarship

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The Connecticut Building Congress (CBC) creates a forum for building professionals to connect, learn, and grow.The Connecticut Building Congress Scholarship Fund offers scholarships to graduating Connecticut high school students entering college-level programs in architecture, construction-related engineering, construction management, surveying, planning or other courses of study leading to associate, baccalaureate, or masters degrees in the construction field. In the recent past, scholarships have ranged from $3,000 to $8,000 per year, renewable for up to 5 years.

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Rich Passan Sports Writing Scholarship

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The National Press Club Journalism Institute promotes an engaged global citizenry through an independent and free press, and equips journalists with skills and standards to inform the public in ways that inspire a more representative democracy. As the non-profit affiliate of the National Press Club, the Institute powers journalism in the public interest.ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan and his family have established the scholarship to honor Rich Passan, a longtime print and broadcast journalist who spent 41 years at The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, Ohio. Although his work spanned all sports, he was best known for his Passin’ the Puck hockey column and his musings on the Cleveland Browns, about w...

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The Lewis Scholarship

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The National Press Club Journalism Institute promotes an engaged global citizenry through an independent and free press, equipping journalists with the skills and standards to inform the public in ways that inspire a more representative democracy. As the non-profit affiliate of the National Press Club, the Institute powers journalism in the public interest.The Lewis Scholarship, established in 2023, provides free housing and a monthly stipend to support student journalists of color with internships at news media outlets in Washington, D.C. This Scholarship has an estimated value of $10,000 and is awarded to one undergraduate student journalist of color each summer semester. The scholarship...

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The Wes Vernon Broadcast Scholarship

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The National Press Club Journalism Institute promotes an engaged global citizenry through an independent and free press, equipping journalists with the skills and standards to inform the public in ways that inspire a more representative democracy. As the non-profit affiliate of the National Press Club, the Institute powers journalism in the public interest. The Wes Vernon Broadcast Scholarship, established in 2021, supports diversity within the field of broadcast journalism while honoring longtime radio journalist Wes Vernon, a former National Press Club member. The scholarship provides $5,000 annually to a student who demonstrates a commitment to a career in broadcast journalism. The...

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BMO Capital Markets Equity Through Education Scholarship

APPLICATIONS OPEN Applications Open: Jan 24, 2026, 12:00 am Applications Close: Apr 7, 2026, 11:59 pm

Lime Connect is a global 501(c)(3) not for profit that's rebranding disability through achievement. We are focused on attracting, preparing, and connecting high-achieving professionals and university students - including veterans - who have all types of disabilities with rewarding professional opportunities. Individuals who join the Lime Network are eligible to apply for scholarships, leadership programs, internship, co-op and full-time positions with the world's leading corporations - our partners.Lime Connect offers programs and resources that are designed to support our members in building the skills, connections, and confidence to navigate the workplace as a person with a disability....

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