Prince Kuhio Hawaiian Civic Club Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicants must be high school seniors or current college students from Hawaii. Preference is given to students who have some Hawaiian ancestry and have participated in community service or volunteer work. Studies of Hawaiian language, studies and culture, journalism and education are encouraged. Applicants must enroll full-time at a two- or four-year institution.
- Hawaii
- College freshman, High school senior, College junior, College sophomore
- All Majors Eligible
Simmons College - Part-Time Grant
Award: $8,000
To be eligible for a Massachusetts Part-Time Grant, an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the start of the academic year; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled for at least six (or the equivalent) but fewer than 12 undergraduate credits per academic term; not have received a prior bachelor's degree or professional degree or their equivalent; and demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria. Grants vary from $200 up to the cost of attendance.
- Massachusetts
- College senior, College freshman, College junior, College sophomore
- All Majors Eligible
Sofia University - California Dream Act
Award: $12,240
Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.
- California
- High school senior, College junior, College freshman, College sophomore
- All Majors Eligible
Rosa L. Parks Scholarships
Award: $2,000
Applicants must be Michigan high school seniors who will graduate by August of the application year. They must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and have taken the SAT or ACT. An essay is required.
- Michigan
- High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
Smith College - Part-Time Grant
Award: $8,000
To be eligible for a Massachusetts Part-Time Grant, an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the start of the academic year; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled for at least six (or the equivalent) but fewer than 12 undergraduate credits per academic term; not have received a prior bachelor's degree or professional degree or their equivalent; and demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria. Grants vary from $200 up to the cost of attendance.
- Massachusetts
- College senior, College junior, College sophomore, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Shopko Teammate and Family Scholarship Program
Award: $2,500
Applicants must be Shopko employees who have been with the company for at least one year or their dependents under the age of 24. Students should be planning to enroll or enrolled full-time at a post-secondary, accredited college, university, vocational or technical school. Factors considered include academic record, leadership and community activities, honors, work experience and future goals.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College sophomore, High school senior, College freshman, College senior, College junior
- All Majors Eligible
Sonoma State University - California Dream Act
Award: $12,240
Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.
- California
- College freshman, College sophomore, College junior, High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
Springfield College - Part-Time Grant
Award: $8,000
To be eligible for a Massachusetts Part-Time Grant, an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the start of the academic year; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled for at least six (or the equivalent) but fewer than 12 undergraduate credits per academic term; not have received a prior bachelor's degree or professional degree or their equivalent; and demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria. Grants vary from $200 up to the cost of attendance.
- Massachusetts
- College sophomore, College junior, College freshman, College senior
- All Majors Eligible
Shepherd Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Applicants must have accepted enrollment in a U.S. institution of higher learning. Up to four letters of recommendation will be considered. Selection is based on "dedication, ambition, academic preparation, financial need and promise of outstanding performance at the advanced level." Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a Masonic background which includes one of the following is required: member of a Masonic youth organization, member of Scottish Rite or son, daughter, granddaughter or grandson of a current or past member of the Southern Jurisdiction of Scottish Rite in good standing.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman, College sophomore, High school senior, College senior, College junior
- All Majors Eligible
Southern California Institute of Architecture - California Dream Act
Award: $12,240
Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.
- California
- College freshman, High school senior, College junior, College sophomore
- All Majors Eligible
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Scholarships
Award: $2,500
Male applicants must be members or associates of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. Female applicants must be daughters or granddaughters of members or associates and must be current members of the Women's Relief Corps, Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-1865 or Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. All applicants must rank in the upper quarter of their graduating class, have a record of school and community service and provide three letters of recommendation.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College sophomore, High school senior, College senior, College junior, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
St. John's Seminary - Part-Time Grant
Award: $8,000
To be eligible for a Massachusetts Part-Time Grant, an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the start of the academic year; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled for at least six (or the equivalent) but fewer than 12 undergraduate credits per academic term; not have received a prior bachelor's degree or professional degree or their equivalent; and demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria. Grants vary from $200 up to the cost of attendance.
- Massachusetts
- College senior, College sophomore, College junior, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Naval Helicopter Association Scholarship
Award: $3,000
Applicants must be members of or dependents of members of the association or have an affiliation with naval aviation. Students may pursue undergraduate degrees in any field.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- High school senior, College freshman, Master's-level study, College junior, College sophomore, College senior
- All Majors Eligible
Stanford University - California Dream Act
Award: $12,240
Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.
- California
- High school senior, College sophomore, College junior, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Suffolk University - Part-Time Grant
Award: $8,000
To be eligible for a Massachusetts Part-Time Grant, an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the start of the academic year; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled for at least six (or the equivalent) but fewer than 12 undergraduate credits per academic term; not have received a prior bachelor's degree or professional degree or their equivalent; and demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria. Grants vary from $200 up to the cost of attendance.
- Massachusetts
- College freshman, College sophomore, College senior, College junior
- All Majors Eligible
LTG and Mrs. Joseph M. Heiser Scholarship
Award: -
Applicants must be active or reserve Ordinance soldiers or OCA members or members or their immediate family. They must write a 300- to 500- word essay about the reasons they are seeking the grant and why they feel they deserve it and a 1,000- to 1,500-word essay on the missions, heritage or history of the U.S. Army Ordnance Corps.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College sophomore, College freshman, High school senior, College senior, College junior
- All Majors Eligible
Thomas Aquinas College - California Dream Act
Award: $12,240
Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.
- California
- College freshman, College junior, College sophomore, High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
Wentworth Institute of Technology - Part-Time Grant
Award: $8,000
To be eligible for a Massachusetts Part-Time Grant, an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the start of the academic year; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled for at least six (or the equivalent) but fewer than 12 undergraduate credits per academic term; not have received a prior bachelor's degree or professional degree or their equivalent; and demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria. Grants vary from $200 up to the cost of attendance.
- Massachusetts
- College junior, College freshman, College senior, College sophomore
- All Majors Eligible
Rev. Dr. Karen Layman Gift of Hope Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicants must have been full, active members and leaders in the United Methodist Church for at least three years. They must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or members of the Central Conferences. Students must be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate degree program at an accredited U.S. institution with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College senior, College sophomore, College junior, College freshman, High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
Vanguard University of Southern California - California Dream Act
Award: $12,240
Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.
- California
- College freshman, High school senior, College junior, College sophomore
- All Majors Eligible
Priscilla R. Morton Scholarship
Award: -
Applicants must be active, full members of the United Methodist Church for at least a year before applying and enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited institution working towards a degree full-time. The scholarship may be used for undergraduate, graduate or professional study. Applicants should provide application forms, transcripts, references, membership proof and essays. A minimum 3.5 GPA and financial need are required. Preference is given to students who enroll at a United Methodist-related college, university, seminary or theological school.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College junior, College freshman, College senior, College sophomore, High school senior, Master's-level study
- All Majors Eligible
Western New England University - Part-Time Grant
Award: $8,000
To be eligible for a Massachusetts Part-Time Grant, an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the start of the academic year; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled for at least six (or the equivalent) but fewer than 12 undergraduate credits per academic term; not have received a prior bachelor's degree or professional degree or their equivalent; and demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria. Grants vary from $200 up to the cost of attendance.
- Massachusetts
- College junior, College sophomore, College freshman, College senior
- All Majors Eligible
Captain Caliendo College Assistance Fund
Award: $5,000
Applicants must be dependents of a living or deceased USCG CPOA/CGEA member who are under the age of 24 as of March 1 of the award year. The age limit does not apply to disabled children. Proof of acceptance or enrollment in an institution of higher learning is required.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College sophomore, High school senior, College freshman, College junior
- All Majors Eligible
Whittier College - California Dream Act
Award: $12,240
Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.
- California
- College sophomore, High school senior, College junior, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Westfield State University - Part-Time Grant
Award: $8,000
To be eligible for a Massachusetts Part-Time Grant, an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the start of the academic year; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled for at least six (or the equivalent) but fewer than 12 undergraduate credits per academic term; not have received a prior bachelor's degree or professional degree or their equivalent; and demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria. Grants vary from $200 up to the cost of attendance.
- Massachusetts
- College freshman, College sophomore, College senior, College junior
- All Majors Eligible
Coast Guard Foundation Scholarship Fund
Award: -
Applicants must be unmarried dependent children of U.S. Coast Guard members, living, retired or deceased or Coast Guard reservists on extended active duty. They must be high school seniors or full-time undergraduate students in a four-year program or vocational/technical program. They must be under 23 years old.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman, College junior, High school senior, College sophomore
- All Majors Eligible
William Jessup University - California Dream Act
Award: $12,240
Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.
- California
- High school senior, College freshman, College junior, College sophomore
- All Majors Eligible
McGraw Foundation and Fifth Third Bank Emergency Financial Aid Award
Award: $1,000
Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students at one of ACI's 23 member institutions who are from middle-income families. They must be experiencing a personal financial emergency, must be ineligible for other sources of emergency aid and cannot be receiving any such aid from any other source. Applicants must have tried to secure part-time employment. Selection is based on financial need.
- Illinois
- College senior, College freshman, College junior, College sophomore
- All Majors Eligible
Wheelock College - Part-Time Grant
Award: $8,000
To be eligible for a Massachusetts Part-Time Grant, an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the start of the academic year; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled for at least six (or the equivalent) but fewer than 12 undergraduate credits per academic term; not have received a prior bachelor's degree or professional degree or their equivalent; and demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria. Grants vary from $200 up to the cost of attendance.
- Massachusetts
- College sophomore, College freshman, College senior, College junior
- All Majors Eligible
Commonwealth "Good Citizen" Scholarships
Award: -
Applicants must have demonstrated a commitment to community service and creativity in shaping volunteer activities. They must be full-time current or upcoming undergraduate students at an AICUP member college or university. A two-page essay is required.
- Pennsylvania
- College sophomore, High school senior, College junior, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
