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.

Tommy Tranchin Award

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

The Tommy Tranchin Award was established at The Dallas Foundation to support students with physical, emotional, or intellectual disabilities who have shown promise or passion in a chosen field of interest. Tommy’s family wants to recognize his creativity and adventurous spirit by helping other young people with disabilities develop their own talents and explore new opportunities.Please note that the Tommy Tranchin Award is NOT intended to offset costs associated with obtaining a college or university degree. Instead, the award is intended to support creative projects, performances, training activities, and participation in workshops, seminars, and competitions. Creative proposals for new w...

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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 CLOSED

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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Voice of Democracy Audio Essay

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

Established in 1947, our Voice of Democracy® audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. The 2025-26 theme is: “How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?”The national first place winner receives a $35,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/technical school.

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The Robert B. Oliver Scholarship

APPLICATIONS OPEN Applications Open: Aug 31, 2025, 12:00 am Applications Close: Jan 31, 2026, 11:59 pm

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 materia...

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Bonnie Fang Foundation Nursing Scholarship

APPLICATIONS OPEN Applications Open: Sep 1, 2025, 12:00 am Applications Close: Nov 30, 2025, 11:59 pm

The Bonnie Fang Foundation® (BFF) was established in 2002 to honor nursing students who demonstrate the dedication and desire to deliver outstanding patient care, while continuing Bonnie Fang’s legacy of giving to the community.Bonnie was a nurse who was devoted to her family and profession. She bravely continued sharing her positive outlook and uplifting spirit with those in need, despite her personal battle with lung cancer.1. A one time $5,000 Scholarship will be awarded to one (1) student in California and one (1) student in Nevada per academic school year.2. Payment will be made to the recipient's school and the funds will be applied to their student account. Scholarship will be used to...

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Ray Stoesser Memorial Scholarship

APPLICATIONS OPEN Applications Open: Sep 1, 2025, 12:00 am Applications Close: Dec 6, 2025, 11:59 pm

In partnership with the US Rice Producers Association, the Stoesser family is offering a $5,000 scholarship to one deserving high school senior or current college student who is interested in or is currently pursuing a career in an agriculture-related field. In addition to the monetary award, the selected recipient will serve as a student ambassador for USRPA in 2026, expecting to participate in at least two activities during the calendar year. The recipient will be invited to participate in various USRPA activities, including but not limited to Field Days, legislative activities, Texas Rice Council meetings, conferences, and more.

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The National Association of Junior Auxiliaries (NAJA) Scholarship

APPLICATIONS OPEN Applications Open: Sep 1, 2025, 12:00 am Applications Close: Feb 1, 2026, 11:59 pm

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

APPLICATIONS OPEN Applications Open: Sep 2, 2025, 12:00 am Applications Close: Jan 7, 2026, 11:59 pm

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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Bailey-Shipp Safety Scholarship

APPLICATIONS OPEN Applications Open: Sep 12, 2025, 12:00 am Applications Close: Nov 15, 2025, 11:59 pm

The Bailey-Shipp Safety Scholarship honors the legacy and vision of two champions of safety by supporting the next generation of leaders in the occupational safety and health industry. Awarded annually through the ISEA Foundation, this $8,000 scholarship recognizes outstanding students who are pursuing careers that advance innovation, protection, and safety for workers across the country.

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 Norman S. Baldwin Fishery Science Scholarship

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

The Norman S. Baldwin Fishery Science scholarship is intended to promote academic excellence by encouraging young scientists to undertake graduate research in fishery biology and to enter the field of Great Lakes science. The scholarship is awarded annually to promising M.Sc. or Ph.D. students whose research is likely to make a significant contribution to the understanding of Great Lakes fishery science.

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A.W. Bodine-Sunkist Scholarship

APPLICATIONS OPEN Applications Open: Sep 13, 2025, 12:00 am Applications Close: Nov 14, 2025, 11:59 pm

The A.W. Bodine-Sunkist Memorial Foundation awards scholarships to students with a personal or family involvement in Arizona or California agriculture. Established in 1985, the A.W. Bodine-Sunkist Memorial Foundation has awarded nearly 300 scholarships over the years — all of which have been presented to students connected to the farming industry, including many of whom are the first in their families to attend college. The A.W. Bodine-Sunkist Memorial Foundation honors the memory the former Sunkist Director Arthur W. Bodine. Sunkist is proud to play a role in the success of these outstanding students.

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ACES Education Fund Scholarship

APPLICATIONS OPEN Applications Open: Sep 13, 2025, 12:00 am Applications Close: Nov 15, 2025, 11:59 pm

Since 1999, the ACES Education Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and its predecessor have awarded more than 150 scholarships to deserving students who have a passion for editing. The Walsh Scholarship honors the late Bill Walsh, longtime copy editor at the Washington Post and active member of the ACES Education Fund Board of Directors.

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Amelia Earhart Fellowship

APPLICATIONS OPEN Applications Open: Sep 13, 2025, 12:00 am Applications Close: Nov 15, 2025, 11:59 pm

Globally, women make up around 25 percent of the workforce in the aerospace industry. In an effort to carry out its mission that women have access to all resources and are represented in decision-making positions on an equal basis with men, Zonta International offers the Amelia Earhart Fellowship. The Amelia Earhart Fellowship was established in 1938 in honor of famed pilot and Zontian, Amelia Earhart. The US$10,000 Fellowship is awarded annually to up to 30 women pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering and space sciences. It may be used at any university or college offering accredited post-graduate courses and degrees in these fields. Since the program’s inception in 1938, ...

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Hospitality Education Scholarship

APPLICATIONS OPEN Applications Open: Sep 13, 2025, 12:00 am Applications Close: Jan 15, 2026, 11:59 pm

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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Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

When the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation (the Foundation) joined NSPA in the early 2000s, they were a new foundation created through a generous endowment from Mr. Cooke’s estate. From the beginning, the Foundation had the bold goals of supporting a wide range of students, from eighth graders all the way through graduate school students. They quickly saw recognition for their efforts. In fact, their staff’s first introduction to NSPA was through the 2004 conference, during which they won Scholarship Provider of the Year Award!

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Joseph U. Bottalla Scholarship 2025

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Since 1952, The Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans (JCCIA) has served as the Congress of sixty-plus Italian American organizations in the Chicagoland area. Preservation of Italian Culture, Government Relations and the Unification of the Italian American community is its prime focus.The Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans (JCCIA) is proud to offer the Joseph U. Bottalla Scholarship – from the Joseph U. Bottalla Scholarship Fund - awarded to students who are Illinois residents of 50% or more of Italian extraction, have studied Italian language for at least two years or currently enrolled in an Italian language course, either in high school or college, and are admitted to or e...

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