Scholarships
Outside Scholarships
AAUW supports women who are preparing to advance their careers. Visit www.aauw.org for application requirements and deadline dates. Applications are available Aug. 1 with November, December, and January deadlines.
To apply, you’ll need to submit an essay on the topic posted on the scholarship page of their website at www.abbottandfenner.com. The deadline is in early June each year, typically around the 10th.
Applicants must demonstrate enrollment in a federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group, or possess one-fourth (1/4) degree verifiable federally recognized American Indian blood. The deadline is July 15 of each year. Visit www.nativeforward.org/scholarship-finder/ for full details on awards and applications.
Applicants must be Native Americans. For details on multiple awards visit www.catchingthedream.org.
Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage to apply for any of the listed scholarships. For details and a complete list of scholarships, visit https://www.hsf.net/. Deadlines vary for each award.
Applicants must be active members of the JACL. For details and a complete list of all available scholarships visit https://jacl.org/ and search scholarship. The deadline is April 1st each year.
JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund) is a non-profit that offers interest-free loans to Jewish students from FL, GA, SC, NC, and VA enrolled full-time in higher education programs. Applicants should visit JELF.org to start the process.
Korean-American students can visit www.kasf.org for more details and deadline dates on various awards.
For application details (open in January of each year) and a list of scholarships for Italian Americans, please visit www.niaf.org/programs/scholarships/. The deadline is in February annually.
Applicants must be mothers with minor children and meet certain income requirements. Applications will be available in April annually with a July or August deadline date. For complete eligibility criteria and an application, please visit www.patsyminkfoundation.org/.
Applicant must be classified as a New American. See the website for full details. The deadline is November 1. Visit www.pdsoros.org/ for all application requirements.
P.E.O. International maintains educational projects in the form of grants, scholarships, and loans. The P.E.O. Sisterhood proudly makes a difference in women’s lives with six philanthropies that include ownership of an all-women’s college, Cottey College, and five projects that provide higher educational assistance. Visit www.peointernational.org for information, as applications open on Sept. 15 for the 2022-2023 school year.
Visit www.salliemae.com/ for details on scholarships specifically for students seeking a graduate or professional degree.
Click here to view a Graduate School Scholarship Search tool courtesy of Sallie Mae.
Click here to view an Undergraduate School Scholarship Search tool courtesy of Sallie Mae.
https://www.salliemae.com/scholarships/types/graduate-students/
Applicants must be a resident of or currently attending school in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, or North/South Dakota and submit a completed application, transcripts as well as a letter from a nominator by mid-March each year. For application and other requirement details, please visit www.hawkinsonfoundation.org or contact info@hawkinsonfoundation.org.
The Tillman Scholars Program unites and empowers remarkable military veterans and spouses as the next generation of public and private sector leaders committed to service beyond self. The fellowship supports Tillman Scholars with academic scholarships, a national network, and professional development opportunities so they are empowered to make an impact in the fields of medicine, law, business, policy, technology, education, and the arts.