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.

Earl Warren Scholarship

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The Earl Warren Scholarship is named for the Honorable Earl Warren, the 14th Chief Justice of the United States and former Governor of California whose stewardship of the Warren Court helped end school segregation and transform America’s legal landscape.In honor of his memory, Earl Warren Scholarships are awarded annually to rising law students whose commitment to racial justice reveal outstanding potential for training as civil rights and public interest attorneys. Eligible law students include those entering their first or second year of full-time legal study at an accredited law school.LDF’s Earl Warren Scholarship awards are $15,000 per year for three years (provided scholars remain in g...

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The Baltimore Science Fiction Society Amateur Writing Contest

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The Baltimore Science Fiction Society Amateur Writing Contest is open to amateur writers over 18 years old who are residents of Maryland and to students attending any Maryland 2- or 4-year college. The contest is absolutely free to enter. The Baltimore Science Fiction Society Amateur Writing Contest promotes the creation of quality short speculative fiction and has been held annually since 2013. The contest is open to adult writers living in Maryland. Any short story that falls into the speculative fiction genre – science fiction and fantasy in all their forms – is welcome. Urban fantasy, hard science fiction, dark fantasy, it all counts so long as the work has a speculative element. BSFS ...

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Britt Kearce Memorial Scholarship

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The Britt Kearce Memorial Scholarship goes beyond simply offering financial aid. It seeks to celebrate Coach Britt's passion for the game and the positive impact he had on countless players. The scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors who embody Coach Britt's values:Love For the Game of Baseball, Commitment to Self-Improvement and Positive Influence in the Community

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Candace Mast Veterinary Medicine Scholarship Fund

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The Candace Mast Veterinary Medicine Scholarship was established in 2014 to assist female students studying veterinary medicine.

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CAPTAIN JOHN F. S. GRAZIANO MEMORIAL AWARD & SCHOLARSHIP

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Through the generosity of our donors, the Daedalian Foundation is able to offer a myriad of scholarships that can offset the high cost of education. Applying is easy and the same application is used for all national scholarships. The intention of this scholarship to engage with students who would like to pursue a career as a military aviator.

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CDGA | UVS Swing Club Veteran Scholarship

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The CDGA | UVS Swing Club Veterans Scholarship, dates back to 1963, when the Chicago Area Unit of the United Veterans Services (UVS) Golf Swing Club began awarding scholarships to disabled veterans and/or the dependents of deceased or disabled veterans as part of its Scholarship Foundation. The Swing Club has aided a large number of students in their pursuit of higher education.The Swing Club agreed to pass the scholarship program over to the CDGA Foundation in late 2018. The CDGA Foundation plans on continuing the Swing Club's admirable work in the years to come.

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Dr. Paul Ernsberger Research Scholarship

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The mission of the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance is to change perceptions of fat and end size discrimination through advocacy, education, and support. The goal of the Dr. Paul Ernsberger Research Scholarship is to provide financial support to graduate students currently enrolled in a graduate program with an accredited U.S. college or university. Dr. Ernsberger’s decades of research on metabolic syndrome, diabetes, weight cycling, and the medical harm caused by diet obsession and weight bias has had an immeasurable impact on debunking myths and misunderstandings about fat and health. It is an honor for NAAFA to support the continuation of his important work by supporting g...

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Katie Cannon Scholarship

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The Presbyterian Mission Agency has created a scholarship to honor the name and legacy of The Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon, a pioneer and legend in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The Women’s Ministry Fund (E049991) supports Presbyterian women of color, clergywomen, college women, and other women with opportunities for leadership and spiritual development as well as mission opportunities in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

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MAJOR MARIUS BURKE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

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Through the generosity of our donors, the Daedalian Foundation is able to offer a myriad of scholarships that can offset the high cost of education. Applying is easy and the same application is used for all national scholarships. This scholarships intention is to engaged with students to pursue a career as a military aviator.

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CDGA | IWGA Julia Dodds Scholarship

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The Illinois Women’s Golf Association (IWGA) was established in 1933 for the specific purpose of conducting the Illinois State Women’s Amateur Championship. The mission was to make sure that the women of the entire state were eligible to vie for the championship, whether they belonged to a private club or not, and no matter where they lived in the state.The winner(s) will receive a $5,000 award, which will be directed to their college choice to assist in their educational expenses.

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National Videogame Museum Scholarship - Amie Dansby Women in Technology Award

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This year the National Videogame Museum will award a total of five scholarships. Three $2,000 scholarships and one $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to H.S. students enrolling in any fouryear college or university, full-time for the 2025-2026 term. An additional $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to a current undergraduate college student. All of these awards are non-renewing, single-term scholarships. All applicants should be pursuing careers in a technology-based field. Applicants may apply for one or more scholarship categories simply by checking the appropriate boxes for those scholarships they qualify for. Applicants not selected for a particular scholarship will be rolled into the...

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Creative Masonry & Chimney LLC Scholarship

APPLICATIONS OPEN Applications Open: May 8, 2025, 12:00 am Applications Close: Dec 1, 2025, 11:59 pm

Creative Masonry & Chimney LLC is offering a scholarship to students who are considering a career in construction, plumbing, carpentry, or other skilled trades.This is an ongoing yearly scholarship. The deadline is Dec 1st of every year.

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USAF ROTC Scholarships - High School Students

APPLICATIONS OPEN Applications Open: Jul 1, 2025, 12:00 am Applications Close: Dec 31, 2025, 11:59 pm

Offered at more than 1,100 colleges and universities across the country, Air Force ROTC develops the leaders of tomorrow by preparing students to become officers in the U.S. Air Force or Space Force while earning a college degree. We are dedicated to developing leaders of tomorrow who will go on to fulfill the Air Force mission, represent our core values and live up to the rich history of Air Force ROTC.Type 1:Pays full (100 percent) college tuition and authorized fees at any public or private institution with an Air Force ROTC detachment. Selectees will also receive a monthly living expense stipend and an annual book stipend.Type 2:Pays up to $18,000 per year ($9,000 per semester or $6,000...

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Brooks Law Group Car Accident Scholarship

APPLICATIONS OPEN Applications Open: Jul 8, 2025, 12:00 am Applications Close: Dec 31, 2025, 11:59 pm

In a time when the legal system is difficult to understand and even harder to make headway in, Brooks Law Group is a law firm of professionals with the kind of work ethic and skill you can trust. The lawyers at our personal injury law firm will fight the complex court battles for you with a diligence and attention to detail that earns results.To apply for the Brooks Law Group Car Accident Scholarship, you must write an original essay on the following topic:“When the Trucks Move In: How Logistics Centers Impact Traffic Safety in Nearby Communities.” Explore the effects that the establishment of logistics centers (such as warehouses, distribution hubs, or freight terminals) can have on tra...

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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 Gates Scholarship

APPLICATIONS UPCOMING Applications Open: Jul 15, 2025, 12:00 am Applications Close: Sep 15, 2025, 11:59 pm

This prestigious scholarship program is based on evidence that by eliminating the financial barriers to college, a last-dollar scholarship can enable high-potential, low-income students to excel in their course work, graduate college, and continue to be leaders throughout their lives.The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance* that is not already covered by other financial aid and the Student Aid Index,...

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