Scholarships

Legacy Scholarship for Undergraduate Students Award amount: $4,000 Application window: February 15 – April 15, 2026 Overview Offered yearly, the Legacy Scholarship for Undergraduate Students honors academic excellence and creative achievement. The award supports undergraduate interior design students and is funded through the generous support of the Dora Brahms Fund, Mabelle Wilhelmina Boldt Fund, Yale R. Burge Fund, Raymond Kennedy Fund, Ethel Siegelman Fund, and Alan Lucas Fund. Eligibility Applicants must be undergraduate juniors or seniors enrolled in an accredited interior design program of at least three years’ duration. Required Application Materials - Design portfolio (8–12 pages) showcasing projects that...

FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Overview The Foundation offers a variety of scholarships and dues-assistance programs for AFWA members and students pursuing careers in accounting and finance. Below are the available awards, eligibility notes, and application links. Scholarships and Assistance for AFWA Members - Certification Scholarship — Download Online Application - Provides support for the exam fees of AFWA members taking one of these credentials: CPA, CFP, CFE, CIA, CMA, or CVA. - Applicants are individuals who have recently completed and passed all parts of the applicable exam. - Disaster Relief Dues Reimbursement — Download Online Application - Helps committed AFWA members cover...

Overview This scholarship, granted on the basis of academic excellence, supports undergraduate and graduate students who are focused on — or have shown a clear interest in — real estate appraisal and/or valuation. The scholarship is offered annually. Award - Amount: $1,500 (applied to tuition only) Deadline - Application materials must be received by April 1. Who may apply - Students majoring in real estate appraisal, land economics, real estate, or closely related fields, with a demonstrated interest in appraisal and/or valuation. - Class standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Master’s candidate, or Doctoral candidate. - Enrolled (full- or part-time) at a...

Overview The American Bar Association (ABA) annually funds the Legal Opportunity Scholarship to support incoming first-year law students and to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the legal profession. The award provides $15,000 in financial support paid over the recipient’s three years of law school to 20–25 incoming students each year. Since the program began, more than 400 students nationwide have received this scholarship. How to apply The application window for the 2026 ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship (for students beginning law school in fall 2026) opens on February 1, 2026. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 P.M. Central Time on...

Empowering the Next Generation of HVAC Professionals The EGIA Foundation’s HVAC HERO Scholarship was created to honor outstanding, motivated students pursuing technical training in HVAC. This award offers vital financial assistance to those preparing for careers in residential HVAC or home performance contracting. Award Details and Use of Funds Each year as many as 30 qualifying students receive a $2,500 scholarship to be applied toward tuition at an accredited community college, a technical or vocational school, or another approved technical institute while they work toward an HVAC certificate or degree. Program Reach and Results The HVAC HERO Scholarship increases nationwide...

Overview Launched in 2023, the AHLA Foundation’s Student Travel Scholarship Program (also called the Industry Travel Program) provides financial support that enables hospitality juniors, seniors, and graduate students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) to attend leading industry events—such as the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference, FORWARD Conference, The Lodging Conference (TLC), and The Hospitality Show (THS). The initiative aims to create fair access to industry leaders, professional networking, and career-development opportunities that help shape students’ futures in hospitality. Application and Eligibility - You must submit a completed application to be considered. Incomplete applications will not...

Intro The SAIL Scholarship supports a law student who will be entering their second year of law school in the Fall 2026 semester (current 1L students are encouraged to apply). It recognizes individuals with exceptional professional potential and demonstrated leadership qualities. Eligibility and Evaluation Applicants will be assessed on the following factors: - Academic achievement during undergraduate studies and the first year of law school. - Demonstrated leadership experience. - Volunteer work or public interest service. - Awareness of social and cultural issues affecting one or more AAPI communities, a commitment to meaningfully address those issues, or both. - A...

Applications will open in Spring 2026. Overview The American Sociological Association (ASA) is accepting proposals for the Community Action Research Initiative (CARI) grants. These awards support projects that apply sociological knowledge and methods to address issues faced by community-based organizations and action initiatives. Applicants must be engaged with a community organization or community action effort and either hold a PhD in sociology or be enrolled in a sociology PhD program. Eligibility and applicant settings - Eligible applicants: individuals with a PhD in sociology or currently enrolled in a sociology PhD program. Graduate students may apply, but grant funds may not...

Grants, Scholarships, and Fellowships The Medical Library Association (MLA) provides a range of financial awards to support eligible students enrolled in graduate library and information science programs and to help practicing health sciences librarians pursue continuing education and career development. Overview and key points - Annual consideration: All grant, scholarship, and fellowship applications are reviewed each year. Awards are made only when applicants clearly satisfy or exceed the stated eligibility and selection criteria. - Application timeline: Most funding opportunities open on September 11 and use a common deadline of December 2. Check each program’s individual page for any variations or...

Introduction Quill and Scroll administers several annual competitions and scholarship opportunities for student journalists. Each year the organization runs three main contests — Writing, Visual and Multimedia — plus additional contests including the Yearbook Excellence Contest and the Private School Journalism Association (PSJA) Portfolio Contest. Competitions - Writing, Visual and Multimedia Contest: Currently enrolled students may submit entries to these three flagship contests. Sweepstakes winners receive a plaque. Individual contest winners become eligible to apply for Quill and Scroll scholarships when they are seniors. (A list of last year’s winners is available on our site.) - Yearbook Excellence Contest: Winning...

Introduction The USGIF Scholarship Program provides financial support to students who show strong interest in geospatial intelligence and related fields. Awards help recipients pursue their studies and reach their academic objectives. Who should apply Students at different stages are encouraged to apply, including graduating high school seniors as well as undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral candidates. Eligible fields include Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) and allied disciplines such as geospatial science, remote sensing, intelligence studies, earth science, and other closely related areas. What you must submit To complete the application you will need to provide: - Complete contact details and basic demographic information...

Overview Our merit-driven scholarships are offered twice yearly to assist and encourage women who are pursuing studies in international trade. Eligible topics include, but are not limited to, trade policy and negotiations, global business and supply chains, economic development, and related areas. Eligibility - Applicants must self-identify as female and be currently enrolled (full- or part-time) at an accredited U.S. college or university. - Eligible students are undergraduate Juniors or Seniors, or graduate students. Award and Selection - Each scholarship winner receives $3,000. Awards are determined by a judged evaluation of the submitted essay according to WIIT Trust criteria. -...