CAP’s Weekly Private Scholarship List for April 22nd – May 6th, 2026
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Looking for scholarships to help fund your education? College Aid Pro presents its latest weekly selection of private scholarships, tailored to meet a wide array of student needs. From high school graduates to current undergraduates and those considering studying abroad, you’ll find potential opportunities here. Act fast, as deadlines are near! Take a look at the list and keep in mind that creating a FREE MyCAP account and see what colleges cost before you commit can significantly decrease the number of private scholarships you’ll need.
Here’s a look at CAP’s curated private scholarship list with scholarship opportunities that have deadlines closing within the next week.
Top 40 Private Scholarship Opportunities for April 22nd – May 6th, 2026:
Honmyo Nguyen Family Trust Scholarship:
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: April 22, 2026
Description: The Honmyo Nguyen Family Trust Scholarship will be awarded to students residing in Santa Clara County who are planning to attend a four-year California public university and are committed to addressing the most challenging problems and improving the quality of life within the Silicon Valley. The scholarship was created in recognition of the game-changing nature of higher education and to recognize students who demonstrate academic excellence, financial need and leadership qualities as evidenced by school and community activities. Applicants must be a current graduating senior or graduate of public or private high school in Santa Clara County. They must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll at a four-year California public college (Cal State, Cal Poly) or university (UC). Applicants must submit a letter of reference, one letter from a teacher or academic advisor, a work or volunteer supervisor, a youth leader or personal acquaintance. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Utility Workers Union of America Scholarship Awards Program:
Amount: $2,000 – $10,000
Closing Date: April 24, 2026
Description: The Utility Workers Union of America established a scholarship program in an effort to promote the solidarity of its members and encourage educational growth of the future generations of our labor organization. Applicants must be high school seniors who are the son or daughter of an active UWUA member. Students are eligible for entry into the scholarship drawing during the scholarship year that coincides with their graduation from high school. Recipients will receive the scholarship upon proof of acceptance and attendance at any university, college, or trade school, etc. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
AIANTA Tourism & Hospitality Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000 – $2,000
Closing Date: April 24, 2026
Description: AIANTA is proud to offer the Tourism & Hospitality Scholarship, which provides American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students with financial assistance towards a degree or certificate in hospitality, tourism, recreation, culinary arts or related fields. Applicants must be a high school senior or a student accepted into an accredited higher education institution at the time of application. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is recommended, although all current or future undergraduate and graduate college students are encouraged to apply. Scholarship recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA. Scholarships are available for undergraduate and graduate students only; online colleges are acceptable. Applicants must submit their Tribal Enrollment, Certificate of Indian Blood, or Tribal ID. Native Hawaiians may use their birth certificates as documentation for proof of Hawaiian ethnicity. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Alan R. Epstein ‘Reach for the Stars’ Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000 – $5,000
Closing Date: April 25, 2026
Description: The Alan R. Epstein ‘Reach for the Stars’ Scholarship will be awarded to students who have endured extreme life challenges, and have displayed the character and courage to overcome such obstacles. Students are able to re-apply after their first year for a maximum of two years. In order to qualify, applicants must be a high school senior graduating Spring 2025. Applicants must submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher or faculty member who has been involved in their high school education or from a member of the community whom they have worked with. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact The Miami Foundation for more information.
Anthony Munoz Scholarship Fund:
Amount: $20,000
Closing Date: April 25, 2026
Description: Developed through Anthony and his family’s passion to help deserving students reach their dream of attending a local college or university, the Foundation’s Scholarship Fund awards multiple scholarships to select Tri-State high school seniors. Students are interviewed and chosen based on their financial need, academic achievement, ability to overcome adversity and their ambition to succeed. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior. Applicants must attend a high school in the Tri-State region, defined as the counties of: (A) Kentucky: Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, (B) Indiana: Dearborn, Franklin, Ohio, Switzerland, Union, (C) Ohio: Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Greene, Hamilton, Highland, Montgomery, Preble, Warren. They must have a college freshman standing by fall of 2025 and be a student entering an accredited Tri-State college or university. Applicants must also demonstrate a desire and intent to overcome adversity, and fulfill a leadership role in the community. Aside from applying online, applications may also be submitted through mail or email. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
CentraState Associated Auxiliaries Scholarship Program:
Amount: $500
Closing Date: April 25, 2026
Description: The CentraState Associated Auxiliaries Scholarship Program will offer three scholarships each year to students and adults who live and volunteer in the CentraState service area. Two will be awarded to graduating high school seniors pursuing a career in the healthcare field. The third scholarship will be awarded to an adult returning to college to pursue a career in the healthcare field. High school seniors must submit high school transcripts; two original letters of recommendation, one being from their volunteer coordinator; and the essay. Adult applicants must submit their college transcripts, if available; their acceptance letter from their college or letter from their college confirming attendance in a healthcare course of study; two original letters of recommendation, one being from their volunteer coordinator; and the essay. The application may be submitted to Rita Sorger through email or to Mrs. Valerie Mac Phee through mail. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Judge Sidney M. Aronovitz Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000 – $3,000
Closing Date: April 25, 2026
Description: The Judge Sidney M. Aronovitz Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to Miami-Dade County minority students planning to continue their education through the university level and pursue a career related to the legal field or social-justice issues. In order to qualify, applicants must be a minority high school senior graduating in Spring 2025 or a GED student no older than 19 years of age attending a Miami Dade County Public School. Applicants must submit one letter of recommendation. The letter can be from a teacher or faculty member or a community leader, advisor, or mentor. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact The Miami Foundation for more information.
Beulah Frey Environmental Scholarship:
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: April 25, 2026
Description: The Beulah Frey Environmental Scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior applying to colleges or universities for the upcoming academic year to further their studies in environmentally-related fields. Graduating seniors from both private and public high schools within ASWP’s region are eligible to apply. This region includes Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Beaver, Fayette, Washington, and Westmoreland counties in southwestern Pennsylvania. Applicants must submit a personal statement and an essay. They must also submit a letter of recommendation from a person with whom the applicant has interacted in environmentally-related activities, and/or courses, and who can speak to the applicant’s initiative, dedication, and achievements. This should not be from a relative or friend. It should be from a teacher, mentor, supervisor, volunteer coordinator or other individual who can give an informed and objective assessment. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Husband & Wife Law Team Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 28, 2026
Description: The Husband & Wife Law Team Scholarship is not only the firm’s way to give back to exceptional students in the 2025-2026 school year, but also to stress the importance of higher education and students being able to follow their dream career path after high school. One of the winners will be an Arizona high school senior or college student, and the other will be an applicant from anywhere in the United States. Applicants must be a high school senior on track to graduate or a college student enrolled in an accredited four-year university/college, or currently enrolled in a two-year college and planning to transfer to a four-year university/college upon completion. They must have earned, or will earn your high school diploma this calendar year. Applicants must also be a U.S. Citizen or hold Permanent Residency status. DACA recipients are welcome to apply. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
The Husband & Wife Law Team Scholarship 2023:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 28, 2026
Description: For over two decades, The Husband & Wife Law Team has represented residents of the Phoenix area and throughout the state of Arizona. Scholarships will be awarded to Arizona high school seniors or college students, or to an applicant from anywhere in the United States. Applicants must be a high school senior on track to graduate or a college student enrolled in an accredited four-year university or college; or currently enrolled in a two-year college and planning to transfer to a four-year university or college upon completion. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
New Heights Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 29, 2026
Description: To help students reach their goals and secure a brighter future, the Bussey Law Firm, P.C. offers the New Heights Scholarship to a deserving student every year. The 2025 New Heights Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students from across the nation. Applicants must be a high school senior on track to graduate or a college student enrolled in an accredited four-year university/college, or currently enrolled in a two-year college and planning to transfer to a four-year university/college upon completion. They must have earned, or will earn their high school diploma this calendar year. They must be U.S. Citizens or hold Permanent Residency status. DACA recipients are welcome to apply. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Joseph J. LeMark Memorial Scholarship Fund:
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: April 29, 2026
Description: The Joseph J. LeMark Memorial Scholarship Fund aims to honor the character, integrity, respect and love for the game of golf that Joseph expressed by assisting a student with a love also for the game, with a scholarship. Applicants must be high school seniors or current college students in the Kansas City area, who play golf. Applicants must provide a link to their video application. Students are encouraged to be creative, use music, personal videos, photos or any form of media that completes the application questions and helps define their personality. Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from a coach, teacher, administrator, mentor or workplace manager; and another letter of recommendation from a teammate, friend or neighbor. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation for more information.
Edward W. Stimpson Aviation Excellence Award:
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: The General Aviation Manufacturers Association offers the Edward W. Stimpson Aviation Excellence Award annually as part of its commitment to advancing careers in general aviation. An applicant must be a current student at a U.S. high school, graduating in the Spring of 2025. They must be accepted to and enrolling in an institution for an aviation-related degree program (e.g., flight training, aviation management, aerospace engineering, aviation maintenance). Applicants must submit a maximum of two letters of recommendation. Applicants will be assessed on their academic achievements, involvement in extra-curricular activities, and their essay question responses. Applications must be submitted through mail or email, electronic submissions are preferred. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Joe Beirne Scholarship Program:
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: The Joe Beirne Scholarship Program is now being offered for the 2025-2026 school year. Eligible for the awards are CWA members and their spouses, children and grandchildren, including those of retired or deceased members, including dependents of laid-off, retired or deceased CWA members. Applicants must be high school graduates or at least high school students who will graduate during the year in which they apply. Undergraduate and graduate students returning to schooling may also apply. Prior winners may not reapply. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
AIST Southeast Member Chapter Gene Suave Scholarship:
Amount: $3,500
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: The objective of the Southeast Chapter is to reward and encourage an AIST Southeast Chapter high school senior or college undergraduate student, preparing for a career in Engineering or the sciences, by providing a grant of financial support during attendance at any accredited university or college The Gene Suave Scholarship will be awarded as a one-year scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded to a Southeast Chapter student pursuing a career in engineering, the sciences or other majors relating to iron and steel production on the basis of GPA from a high school (senior applicants only), or an accredited college or institution. If there are no applicants in engineering or the sciences, other majors will be considered. Consideration will be given for extracurricular activities and the student’s written essay. This scholarship fund is for members of the Material Advantage program who live in, or attend a university in, the Southeast Member Chapter area, children, stepchildren, grandchildren or spouses of active (dues paid) Southeast Chapter members for two consecutive years. Applicants must submit a recommendation or evaluation from a Counselor, Teacher or Professor. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
North Carolina Hispanic College Fund Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000 – $2,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Established charitable fund at the Triangle Community Foundation to benefit Hispanic students in North Carolina. The high cost of college tuition is often a major challenge for students when considering a college education. The NCHCF awards annual scholarships to help students pay for their college education. Scholarship recipients must be of Hispanic/Latino descent and graduates of a North Carolina high school. Eligible students include those graduating this year and those that graduated within the last two years. Recipients of the NCHCF scholarship must be committed to public service and community development. Preference will be given to foreign-born applicants or the native-born children of foreign-born parents. Recipients will be chosen based on family economic need, community involvement, academic achievement, volunteerism, and leadership. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation from a high school teacher, principal, pastor, employer, or other community leaders. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
NASE Dependent Scholarship:
Amount: $3,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: The NASE Dependent Scholarship Program is open to legal dependents of NASE Members. Dependents whose parents are employees or contracted by NASE or any affiliated company are not eligible for this scholarship. To apply, students need to be high school senior students or college undergraduates planning to enroll in college for the upcoming fall semester. Consideration is based upon leadership ability, academic performance, teacher recommendations, career and educational background, school and community participation, and financial need. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Upakar Foundation Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000 – $10,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Upakar supports the educational and career aspirations of the Indian American community. Upakar provides scholars either $10,000 for over four years at a university ($2,500 per year), or $2,000 for over 2 years at a community college ($1,000 per year) and can receive $5,000 over 2 years at university ($2,500 per year). Applicants must currently be a graduating high school senior living in the USA. They must plan to enroll in an accredited, not-for-profit, four-year university or two-year community college, during the Fall of a scholarship cycle. Applicants must have either been born or have one parent born in the Republic of India. They must be either a U.S. citizen or a U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card) holder. Applicants must have a prior year Family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) on the IRS form 1040 of less than $125,000. The scholarship process is competitive. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Chuck Pezzano Scholarships:
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: The International Bowling Media Association (IBMA) may annually award scholarships to students attending college or graduating high school seniors planning on attending college. The scholarship is named in memory of IBMA, USBC and PBA Halls of Fame journalist Chuck Pezzano. To be eligible, applicants must be interested in writing about bowling either as a volunteer, part- or full-time media. They must participate in the sport of bowling, although bowling skills are not a requisite. Applicants must not have exceeded their 25th birthday during the calendar year of the award. The first step to apply is to fill out the online pre-application. Once this is received and the information the applicant has provided meets the application qualifications, they will receive a full application to fill out and submit. The full application must be accompanied by at least one reference letter and a short essay. Finalists will be asked to provide a copy of their school transcripts. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
International Dairy Deli Bakery Association’s Scholarship for Growing the Future:
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: The Scholarship for Growing the Future is a program that grants hardworking college students, who are employees of IDDBA member companies, monetary awards towards their college tuition. Students must enroll in a degree program at a college or technical school. Students must also be working at an IDDBA-member company 13 hours a week or more (not just on breaks from school). Previous recipients are eligible to reapply. Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from their supervisor. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Unboxing Your Life Video Scholarship:
Amount: $3,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: The “Unboxing Your Life” Video Scholarship will be awarded to a U.S. high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who is willing to open up and unbox their life in a creative 5-minute video, with the prompt “This Is Who I Am: Unboxing My Life.” Packaging is enticing, it creates an impression on the customer, but it’s the contents of a box that keep people coming back. Sttark knows there’s much more to you than meets the eye, and your presentation is just a reflection of who you are. If you were a carton or box, what would your packaging say? How would you brand yourself? And, most importantly, what story would your box contain? Show us the contents of your life that make you who you truly are. Applicants must also submit a brief biography with their application. They must write about their future goals and why they deserve this scholarship. In the bio, applicants must also specify their intended field of study and their current grade or degree level. Students selected as the scholarship winner must provide proof of college acceptance or a current transcript for high school students. Undergraduate and graduate students will need to provide proof of attendance from their college or university. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
American Legion Department of Maine Children and Youth Scholarships:
Amount: $500
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: The American Legion Department of Maine Children and Youth Scholarships will be awarded to students who must demonstrate financial need. Please enclose three letters with this application: one from yourself stating why you wish a scholarship and what field you want to work in after college; one from your principal or guidance counselor (other source if you are no longer in high school; and one from an outside person, other than family. Applicants must also include a transcript of their high school record or current college transcript. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the American Legion Department of Maine for more information.
Rover Scholarship:
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: The Rover Scholarship will be awarded to students who will submit an essay that incorporates unique ideas, personal stories, and thoughts about how pets, in any form, have helped shape who they are today. Applicants must be a resident of the United States. They must be a graduating high school senior or currently in college in pursuit of an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or master’s degree. Applicants can’t be related to anyone on the Rover staff, but they can be related to someone who’s a pet sitter or dog walker on Rover. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
New York Ramblers Scholarship:
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Established in 2016, the Ramblers Scholarship supports student athletes pursuing an undergraduate education who self-identify publicly as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex (LGBTQI), or as demonstrated and committed straight allies. Applicants must be an athlete, all sports and athletic activities qualify. They must be an open and self-identified lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex person; or a demonstrated and committed ally. Applicants must also be a graduating high school student who plans to attend a recognized undergraduate college or university in the United States, or is an already matriculated US undergraduate college student. The ideal scholarship candidate will have a clearly described need for financial support; be significantly impacted by this scholarship; be able to articulate their personal and professional goals; be involved in extracurricular activities with demonstrated passion and commitment; show leadership in academics, extracurriculars, and/or athletics; have a reasonable probability of completing their degree; and demonstrate an interest in community service, involvement, or volunteerism. Applicants must submit five essays and two letters of recommendation. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
The Exhibitus Scholarship for Students of Design:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: The Exhibitus Scholarship for Students of Design will be awarded to current or prospective students enrolled at an accredited U.S. university. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in the field of design including but not limited to: architectural design, graphic design, interior design, motion media design, industrial design. Applicants must submit three examples of their creative work. Images, videos, or PDF formats are preferred. Enrollment proof must be provided, if selected. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
FleetNow ‘Construct Your Future’ Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: FleetNow is thrilled to offer the Construct Your Future Scholarship to aspiring individuals with big dreams and ambitions. FleetNow believes in the power of education and innovation, and we are committed to fostering the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and creators. Applicants must be high school and undergraduate students in the U.S. who are pursuing an education or career in a heavy equipment-related field or skilled trade. This includes, but is not limited to, areas such as heavy equipment operation, construction technology, civil engineering, industrial technology, project or construction management, automotive technology, and other trade programs connected to the heavy equipment industry. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Print and Graphics Scholarships Foundation Scholarship for Full-Time Students:
Amount: $1,000 – $8,000
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: The Print and Graphics Scholarships Foundation Scholarship for Full-Time Students will be awarded to high school seniors or students already enrolled in a post-secondary program. The student must be pursuing a career in printing technology, printing management, graphic communication, packaging, or publishing. Scholarship candidates are judged on the basis of their academic records; recommendations offered from instructors, advisors, and employers; biographical records, which indicate academic honors; extracurricular interests, etc. Two recommendations are required. Simply enter their email address and we will contact them for you. The scholarship is awarded for up to four years of college. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Print and Graphic Scholarship Foundation for more information.
Joye Scholarship Program:
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Joye Law Firm will offer scholarships to graduating seniors in South Carolina who plan to attend a four-year institution of higher learning in the fall. Selection of the recipients is based on creative entry, school activities, positions of leadership, special honors and awards, community involvement, academic performance, and professional pursuits. In 2021 we launched another scholarship program offering one student attending a historically black college or university the opportunity to win a college scholarship to help further their education. This year, applicants will be able to apply for both scholarships using the same application below. Students must nominate a favorite teacher who has inspired their creativity for a teacher prize. A (bullet-point) list of any extracurricular activities or community involvement is also required. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Oregon PTA Teacher Education Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: The Oregon PTA Teacher Education Scholarship is for Oregon residents studying for a degree in education at any Oregon public college or university. The scholarship is a one-time award and is not renewable. Scholarship recipients may, however, re-apply in subsequent years. Applicants must submit a Personal Reference and a School Reference. Applications may also be submitted through mail. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Lawrence Alan Spiegel Remembrance Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: The Lawrence Alan Spiegel Remembrance Scholarship is awarded annually to the graduating high school senior who authors the prize-winning original essay. Applicants must be a high school senior or home schooler who lives in and attends a secondary institution in Maine, and who has been accepted at any accredited Title IV-eligible college or technical school. Criteria includes originality of voice and viewpoint, structure, command of language and mechanics. Applications may be submitted through email or mail. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Energize Your Education College Scholarship:
Amount: $500
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: The Energize Your Education Scholarship for 2025 will be awarded to students for making a positive difference in their community. Applicants must be a high school senior, planning to attend an accredited two- or four-year college degree program in the United States in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
CCD Law Spokane Community Scholarship:
Amount: $500
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: The CCD Law Spokane Community Scholarship is available to high school seniors who will be attending college in the fall. Whether you are homeschooled or attend a Washington school such as Spokane Valley High School, you are welcome to apply for the scholarship. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Doctor Almo Sebastianelli Drum Corps Scholarship:
Amount: $500
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: The Doctor Almo Sebastianelli Drum Corps Scholarship is available to any high school senior who meets the following criteria: a child or grandchild of a Pennsylvania Legionnaire in good standing; or a child or grandchild of a deceased Pennsylvania Legionnaire. To be eligible, a student must be a member of a high school band who is going on to higher education majoring in music. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the American Legion Department of Pennsylvania for more information.
Dr. J.B. and Mrs. Isabella Bisceglia Scholarship Fund:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: The Dr. J.B. and Mrs. Isabella Bisceglia Scholarship Fund aims to commemorate Dr. J. B. and Mrs. Isabella Bisceglia’s commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for students in need. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors in the Greater Kansas City area who intend to continue their education at a two or four year college/university or a technical school. Student interviews may also be required. Preference will be given to students who are members of Christ Presbyterian Church, Kansas City, Missouri, members of the First Haitian Fellowship at Christ Presbyterian Church or students at Scuola Vita Nuova Charter School. The scholarship is not automatically renewable. To reapply, please complete the renewal application by the deadline each year. Three letters of recommendation are required from a person unrelated to the applicant who has known the applicant well. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation for more information.
Dr. J.B. and Mrs. Isabella Bisceglia Scholarship Fund – High School Students:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: The Dr. J.B. and Mrs. Isabella Bisceglia Scholarship Fund for high school students aims to commemorate Dr. J. B. and Mrs. Isabella Bisceglia’s commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for students in need. Applicants must be going into or attending a private high school in the Greater Kansas City area (Clay, Jackson and Platte Counties in Missouri and Johnson and Wyandotte Counties in Kansas). Preference will be given to students who are members of Christ Presbyterian Church, Kansas City, Missouri, members of the First Haitian Fellowship at Christ Presbyterian Church or students at Scuola Vita Nuova Charter School. The scholarship is not automatically renewable. To reapply, complete the application by the deadline each year. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation from a person unrelated to the applicant who has known them well. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation for more information.
Dwain and Polly Wright Educational Scholarship Fund:
Amount: $500
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: The Dwain and Polly Wright Educational Scholarship Fund was established by the family of John Dwain Wright and Lillian Pauline (Polly) Wright in memory of their faithful support of Macon Public Schools and their belief in the limitless ability of Macon High School students. The scholarship was established to provide support to graduating high school students pursuing a post-secondary education. Applicants must have completed at least two English, Language Arts or Vocational classes. Applicants must submit recommendations from at least three current Macon High School faculty or staff members on the basis of citizenship, courtesy to others, and active support for their school. Preference will be given to students pursuing vocational or technical training or a degree in English or Language Arts. Two students will be awarded; one for the Dwain Wright Scholarship for vocational students going to college or trade school, and one for the Polly Wright Scholarship for college-bound students majoring in English. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation for more information.
Evie Penn Memorial Scholarship Fund:
Amount: $700
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: The Evie Penn Memorial Scholarship was established to recognize and financially help students who have battled their way through significant physical obstacles to do well academically and want to further their education. Applicants must be graduating seniors from a Park Hill District High School. Applicants are required to submit two signed teacher letters of recommendations. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation for more information.
St. Peter’s Troop 118 Scouting BSA Scholarship Fund:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: The St. Peter’s Troop 118 Scouting BSA Scholarship Fund provides an annual scholarship to Boy Scouts who are active in Troop 118 and plan to further their education at a local tuition-based high school in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The students eligible for assistance shall be graduating eighth graders who will be attending a local tuition-based high school and who are currently participating in Boy Scout Troop 118. Applicants must provide the names, telephone numbers and email addresses of three references, other than members of their family. They must indicate their relationship to them as the applicant. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation for more information.
Arizona Nursery Association Foundation Scholarships:
Amount: $500 – $5,000
Closing Date: May 6, 2026
Description: The Arizona Nursery Association Foundation awards scholarships to worthy students each year. ANAFUND provides financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate college and university students who have demonstrated an interest in the horticulture, agriculture, agriculture education, agribusiness, and landscape architecture field who are from Arizona. The amounts of the scholarships vary, depending on available funds and number of applications. ANAFUND also funds continuing education opportunities for current nursery employees. Applicants must be currently or planning to be enrolled in a horticultural related curriculum at a university, community college or continuing education program. They must be currently employed in or have an interest in the nursery industry as a career. Applicants must also have an above average scholastic achievement or at least two years work experience in the industry; and, display involvement in extra-curricular activities related to the industry. Two letters of recommendation are required, they must be from an ornamental horticulture instructor, counselor, employer, club/activity advisory, community or church leader, dated and signed in the current year. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Eileen Kraus Scholarship:
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: May 6, 2026
Description: The Eileen Kraus Scholarship was established in 2016 in partnership with Kaman Corporation. The scholarship will be awarded to one outstanding Connecticut woman beginning her first year of college or university. Applicants must be recent high school graduates or in the final year of secondary school, intending to enroll in her first year of college or university. Current university or college students are not eligible. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
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