St. Mary's University of Minnesota - National Merit Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Applicant must be a National Merit Finalist who has designated St. Mary's University of Minnesota as his or her first-choice institution when completing the scholarship application. Applicants may change their top-choice selection by logging onto the Online Scholarship Application (OSA) website. Applicant must take the PSAT/NMSQT in the specified year of the high school program and no later than the third year in grades 9 through 12. Applicant must also be a citizen of the United States or be a U.S. lawful permanent resident.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- High school senior, High school junior
- All Majors Eligible
Signal Grace Scholarship Essay Contest
Award: $1,000
Applicants must be high school and college students who are U.S. citizens and attending a U.S. institution, except for students residing in or attending school in Rhode Island. Applicants must read the memoir "Signal Grace" and submit a 500- to 1,000-word essay in response to one of the provided questions. The winner is selected based solely on the merits of the submitted essay.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College junior, College freshman, High school junior, High school freshman, High school sophomore, College senior, College sophomore, High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
Saint Leo University Bright Futures Scholarships
Award: $12,000
The Bright Futures program consists of three different awards: Florida Academic Scholars (FAS), Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) and Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV). To qualify an applicant must be a Florida state resident and U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen; complete the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA); receive a standard Florida high school diploma or its equivalent; not have been convicted of a felony; be accepted by and enroll in a degree or certificate program; and be enrolled for at least 6 credit hours per term. In addition, each of the above awards has specific minimum requirements for high school coursework, GPA, ACT/SAT scores, and service hours.
- Florida
- High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
University of Mississippi - National Merit Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Applicant must be a National Merit Finalist who has designated University of Mississippi as his or her first-choice institution when completing the scholarship application. Applicants may change their top-choice selection by logging onto the Online Scholarship Application (OSA) website. Applicant must take the PSAT/NMSQT in the specified year of the high school program and no later than the third year in grades 9 through 12. Applicant must also be a citizen of the United States or be a U.S. lawful permanent resident.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- High school senior, High school junior
- All Majors Eligible
Annual Student Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Applicants must be university students who are struggling financially.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College sophomore, College freshman, High school senior, College senior, College junior
- All Majors Eligible
Schiller International University Bright Futures Scholarships
Award: $12,000
The Bright Futures program consists of three different awards: Florida Academic Scholars (FAS), Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) and Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV). To qualify an applicant must be a Florida state resident and U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen; complete the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA); receive a standard Florida high school diploma or its equivalent; not have been convicted of a felony; be accepted by and enroll in a degree or certificate program; and be enrolled for at least 6 credit hours per term. In addition, each of the above awards has specific minimum requirements for high school coursework, GPA, ACT/SAT scores, and service hours.
- Florida
- High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
ACI-NA Airport Commissioner's Scholarships
Award: $5,000
Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in airport management or airport operations. Applicants must attend an accredited school in the U.S. or Canada and have a GPA of at least 3.0.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College senior, College junior, College freshman, Doctoral-level study, High school senior, Master's-level study, College sophomore, Other postgraduate-level study
- Aviation Management
Helena College of Technology of the University of Montana - National Merit Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Applicant must be a National Merit Finalist who has designated Helena College of Technology of the University of Montana as his or her first-choice institution when completing the scholarship application. Applicants may change their top-choice selection by logging onto the Online Scholarship Application (OSA) website. Applicant must take the PSAT/NMSQT in the specified year of the high school program and no later than the third year in grades 9 through 12. Applicant must also be a citizen of the United States or be a U.S. lawful permanent resident.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- High school senior, High school junior
- All Majors Eligible
NBRC/AMP Gareth B. Gish, MS, RRT Memorial and William F. Miller, MD Postgraduate Education Recognition Awards
Award: $2,500
Applicants must be respiratory therapists who have been accepted into an advanced degree program of a fully accredited school. Application must be accompanied by an original essay describing how the award will aid in achieving an advanced degree and future goals in health care. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- Master's-level study, College senior, Doctoral-level study, Other postgraduate-level study
- Healthcare
South University -- Tampa Bright Futures Scholarships
Award: $12,000
The Bright Futures program consists of three different awards: Florida Academic Scholars (FAS), Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) and Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV). To qualify an applicant must be a Florida state resident and U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen; complete the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA); receive a standard Florida high school diploma or its equivalent; not have been convicted of a felony; be accepted by and enroll in a degree or certificate program; and be enrolled for at least 6 credit hours per term. In addition, each of the above awards has specific minimum requirements for high school coursework, GPA, ACT/SAT scores, and service hours.
- Florida
- High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
NBRC/AMP William W. Burgin, Jr. MD and Robert M. Lawrence, MD Education Recognition Award
Award: $7,500
Applicants must be third or fourth-year students enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapy program leading to a bachelor's degree and must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. In addition to an original paper dealing with respiratory care, applicants must submit an original essay describing how this award will help them reach their degrees and their future goals in the field of health care.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College junior, College senior
- Healthcare
Montana Tech of the University of Montana - National Merit Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Applicant must be a National Merit Finalist who has designated Montana Tech of the University of Montana as his or her first-choice institution when completing the scholarship application. Applicants may change their top-choice selection by logging onto the Online Scholarship Application (OSA) website. Applicant must take the PSAT/NMSQT in the specified year of the high school program and no later than the third year in grades 9 through 12. Applicant must also be a citizen of the United States or be a U.S. lawful permanent resident.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- High school senior, High school junior
- All Majors Eligible
Lady Mamie Ngan Memorial Scholarship
Award: $10,000
Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree. Preference will be given to members of AAS or SEDS-USA (Students for the Exploration and Development of Space). Applicants must submit an essay describing how they hope ISU will affect their future in the space community. This scholarship is to help pay for students to attend the International Space University's Space Studies Program or the Master in Space Studies Program.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- Other postgraduate-level study, Master's-level study, College senior, Doctoral-level study
- Aerospace/Aeronautical Science
South University -- West Palm Beach Bright Futures Scholarships
Award: $12,000
The Bright Futures program consists of three different awards: Florida Academic Scholars (FAS), Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) and Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV). To qualify an applicant must be a Florida state resident and U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen; complete the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA); receive a standard Florida high school diploma or its equivalent; not have been convicted of a felony; be accepted by and enroll in a degree or certificate program; and be enrolled for at least 6 credit hours per term. In addition, each of the above awards has specific minimum requirements for high school coursework, GPA, ACT/SAT scores, and service hours.
- Florida
- High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
DAAD/AICGS Research Fellowship Program
Award: $4,725
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or be enrolled in a Ph.D. program and hold U.S. or German citizenship. The grant provides a research stay of two months at AICGS.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- Doctoral-level study, Other postgraduate-level study, Master's-level study
- Central American Studies, Spanish Language and Literature, German Studies, Italian Studies, European History, Polish Studies, French/Francophone Studies, European Studies
Montana Tech of The University of Montana - College of Technology - National Merit Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Applicant must be a National Merit Finalist who has designated Montana Tech of The University of Montana - College of Technology as his or her first-choice institution when completing the scholarship application. Applicants may change their top-choice selection by logging onto the Online Scholarship Application (OSA) website. Applicant must take the PSAT/NMSQT in the specified year of the high school program and no later than the third year in grades 9 through 12. Applicant must also be a citizen of the United States or be a U.S. lawful permanent resident.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- High school senior, High school junior
- All Majors Eligible
Fellowships for Regular Program in Greece
Award: $11,500
Applicants must have completed at least one to two years of graduate study and must take exams in ancient Greek language, history and either literature or art and archaeology. Students must be able to read French, German, ancient Greek and Latin with an ability to also read modern Greek and Italian considered helpful. Applicants must be graduate students who are preparing for an advanced degree in classical and ancient Mediterranean studies or a related field. The fellowships provide study in Athens or Greece for nine months and may not be used for costs at the student's home institution.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- Other postgraduate-level study, Master's-level study, Doctoral-level study
- German Language and Literature, Greek Language and Literature (Modern), French Language and Literature, French/Francophone Studies, German Studies, Latin Language and Literature (Ancient and Medieval), Latin Language
Southeastern University Bright Futures Scholarships
Award: $12,000
The Bright Futures program consists of three different awards: Florida Academic Scholars (FAS), Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) and Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV). To qualify an applicant must be a Florida state resident and U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen; complete the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA); receive a standard Florida high school diploma or its equivalent; not have been convicted of a felony; be accepted by and enroll in a degree or certificate program; and be enrolled for at least 6 credit hours per term. In addition, each of the above awards has specific minimum requirements for high school coursework, GPA, ACT/SAT scores, and service hours.
- Florida
- High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
Carl A. Ross Student Paper Award
Award: $100
Applicants must submit a 15- to 30-page research paper on an Appalachian studies topic. Selections will be made from two categories: middle/high school and undergraduate/graduate.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- High school freshman, Master's-level study, College junior, Other postgraduate-level study, College senior, College sophomore, High school senior, Doctoral-level study, College freshman, High school junior, High school sophomore
- Area, Ethnic and Cultural Studies, Other
University of Montana - Missoula College - National Merit Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Applicant must be a National Merit Finalist who has designated University of Montana - Missoula College as his or her first-choice institution when completing the scholarship application. Applicants may change their top-choice selection by logging onto the Online Scholarship Application (OSA) website. Applicant must take the PSAT/NMSQT in the specified year of the high school program and no later than the third year in grades 9 through 12. Applicant must also be a citizen of the United States or be a U.S. lawful permanent resident.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- High school junior, High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
AMCA Music Scholarship
Award: $1,200
Applicants must be full-time students obtaining their bachelor's degree in a music-related field (with preference given to voice or choral concentrations) and be sponsored by a chorus of the Associated Male Choruses of America. Applicants must submit references and a personal letter.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman, College sophomore, College junior, College senior
- Music, Other, String Music Perfomance, Music, General Performance
St. John Vianney College Seminary Bright Futures Scholarships
Award: $12,000
The Bright Futures program consists of three different awards: Florida Academic Scholars (FAS), Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) and Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV). To qualify an applicant must be a Florida state resident and U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen; complete the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA); receive a standard Florida high school diploma or its equivalent; not have been convicted of a felony; be accepted by and enroll in a degree or certificate program; and be enrolled for at least 6 credit hours per term. In addition, each of the above awards has specific minimum requirements for high school coursework, GPA, ACT/SAT scores, and service hours.
- Florida
- High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
Bridging Scholarships for Study Abroad in Japan
Award: $4,000
Applicants must be undergraduates, U.S. citizens and be enrolled in a U.S. college. Study in Japan must be for at least three months and take place during the academic year (summer programs are not eligible). Students must submit a letter of recommendation and an essay on their interest in studying in Japan.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman, College junior, College senior, College sophomore
- Asian Studies, Japanese Language and Literature, Southeast Asian Studies
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture - University of Nebraska - National Merit Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Applicant must be a National Merit Finalist who has designated Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture - University of Nebraska as his or her first-choice institution when completing the scholarship application. Applicants may change their top-choice selection by logging onto the Online Scholarship Application (OSA) website. Applicant must take the PSAT/NMSQT in the specified year of the high school program and no later than the third year in grades 9 through 12. Applicant must also be a citizen of the United States or be a U.S. lawful permanent resident.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- High school junior, High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
Astronaut Scholarship
Award: $10,000
Applicants must be sophomore, junior or senior undergraduate or graduate students in natural or applied science, engineering or mathematics at Brown University, Colorado School of Mines, Clemson University, Florida Institute of Technology, Georgia Institute of Technology, Harvey Mudd College, Johns Hopkins University, Louisiana State University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Miami University, North Carolina State University, North Dakota State University, Ohio State, Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, Syracuse University, Texas A&M University, Tufts University, University of Arizona, University of Central Florida, University of Chicago, University of Colorado, University of Kansas, University of Kentucky, University of Minnesota, University of Michigan, University of Oklahoma, University of Rochester, University of Southern California, University of Texas at Austin, University of Virginia, University of Washington, University of Wisconsin or Washington University and must be nominated by faculty or staff. Applicants may not directly apply for the scholarship. Students must have excellent grades and performed research or lab work in their field.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College junior, College sophomore, College senior, Doctoral-level study, Master's-level study, Other postgraduate-level study
- Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Other, Mathematics, Other, Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Biological Science, Physical Sciences, General, Computer and Information Sciences, Other, Miscellaneous Physical Sciences, Other
St. Petersburg College Bright Futures Scholarships
Award: $12,000
The Bright Futures program consists of three different awards: Florida Academic Scholars (FAS), Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) and Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV). To qualify an applicant must be a Florida state resident and U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen; complete the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA); receive a standard Florida high school diploma or its equivalent; not have been convicted of a felony; be accepted by and enroll in a degree or certificate program; and be enrolled for at least 6 credit hours per term. In addition, each of the above awards has specific minimum requirements for high school coursework, GPA, ACT/SAT scores, and service hours.
- Florida
- High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
Scholarship Program for Young Pianists
Award: $1,000
The program is available to any qualified American pianists age 14 to 17 who are enrolled in secondary or undergraduate institutions as full-time students. Applicants also must study music and major in piano. They must submit applications, statements of career goals, two references, audio tapes and $25 fee.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman, High school sophomore, High school junior, High school senior, High school freshman
- Music, Other
University of Nebraska Medical Center - National Merit Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Applicant must be a National Merit Finalist who has designated University of Nebraska Medical Center as his or her first-choice institution when completing the scholarship application. Applicants may change their top-choice selection by logging onto the Online Scholarship Application (OSA) website. Applicant must take the PSAT/NMSQT in the specified year of the high school program and no later than the third year in grades 9 through 12. Applicant must also be a citizen of the United States or be a U.S. lawful permanent resident.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- High school senior, High school junior
- All Majors Eligible
English Language Learner Educator Incentive Program
Award: $5,000
Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students in their last two years of study who plan to become bilingual education teachers or teachers of English to non-native students in Connecticut public schools. Students must be enrolled full-time in participating undergraduate or graduate teacher preparation programs at the following universities: Central Connecticut State University, Fairfield University and Southern Connecticut State University. Applicants must start their teaching careers within 16 months of graduation.
- Connecticut
- College senior, College junior, Master's-level study, Other postgraduate-level study, Doctoral-level study
- Teaching English as a Second Language/Foreign Language
St. Thomas University Bright Futures Scholarships
Award: $12,000
The Bright Futures program consists of three different awards: Florida Academic Scholars (FAS), Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) and Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV). To qualify an applicant must be a Florida state resident and U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen; complete the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA); receive a standard Florida high school diploma or its equivalent; not have been convicted of a felony; be accepted by and enroll in a degree or certificate program; and be enrolled for at least 6 credit hours per term. In addition, each of the above awards has specific minimum requirements for high school coursework, GPA, ACT/SAT scores, and service hours.
- Florida
- High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
