Outside scholarships are offered through a variety of foundations/agencies that we hope will also be of assistance. This is by no means an all-inclusive list.
The Vermont National Guard offers scholarships to active-duty members who meet their eligibility criteria. Norwich students can complete their Drill weekends on campus, without having to find transportation to a unit elsewhere. Students in the National Guard also receive training slots that allow training to be completed over the summer.
VSAC and the Vermont Department of Health have teamed up to offer a program that covers up to $16,280 to qualified recipients pursuing a nursing career in Vermont.
Funded by the Vermont Legislature, the Vermont Teacher Forgivable Loan Program covers up to $16,280 (which may also cover room, board, books and supplies) for qualified recipients enrolled in a program that leads to a degree or certificate in education and a teaching license with an emphasis on encouraging Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color, new Americans, and other historically underrepresented communities.
Funding is awarded to qualifying applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds have been depleted.
Citizens wants to honor the dedication of students and families pursuing higher learning! Visit the link to check out the registration form to be entered for a chance to win a Grand Prize of $15,000 to use towards school expenses and one of the $2,500 monthly prizes for use towards school expenses. Additionally, each quarter a student who meets the required criteria for the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship Prize will be eligible to win a $2,500 quarterly prize for use towards school expenses.
SMART offers scholarships for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students pursuing a STEM degree.
Students interested in/majoring in computer science.
Full-time students majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Material Science, who are members (or descendants of members) of a Native American tribe.
The Sallie Mae Fund, in partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund, is again providing 200 Completing the Dream Scholarships to help students from underserved communities complete their higher education. Applications will be accepted until all $500,000 in scholarship funds are awarded or on December 6, 2024.
Eligible students must be on track to complete their program during the academic year 2024-2025 at a two-or four-year college, career training, and other post-secondary education programs and maintain good academic standing.
Apply today at Completing the Dream Scholarship Program | The Sallie Mae Fund.
High school seniors, undergraduates and graduate students pursuing degrees in manufacturing or engineering.
Offering a one-time scholarship reward of $1000 to one outstanding university student. The scholarship requires students to create and submit a 500-word essay describing The Benefits of Playing Sports Competitively. More details can be found here: https://www.sportsgearswag.com/scholarship
Offering $2,500 to High school seniors and incoming college freshmen, 3.5 GPA or higher. Priority to STEM program applicans. Application requirements: Students will need to submit proof of eligibility (FAFSA, proof of income, or tax return), a recommendation letter, a 600-word statement of purpose, a resume, and an unofficial transcript. Option to submit a 2-minute video. https://www.codewizardshq.com/scholarship/
Students may access a number of nationally available private scholarship opportunities at www.fastweb.com and www.finaid.org
Amount: $5,000
Apply by: November 30
Who’s eligible: Requires current or pending enrollment in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education.
Award details: One award of $5,000
Application requirements: 250-word (or less) essay answering the question: “What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn’t matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?” Create a free account on Unigo to apply.
Amount: $1,000–$7,000
Apply by: March and April deadlines
Who’s eligible: HOSA-member students pursuing a healthcare career in a variety of fields, including dental/dental hygiene, numerous allied health professions, occupational therapist, public health, and more.
Award details: Several scholarships ranging from $1,000–$7,000
Application requirements: Join Tallo, a job site for minority and underrepresented populations, as directed on the scholarship page on the HOSA website and create a free profile to search for HOSA scholarships. Apply for individual scholarships.
Amount: $5,000 and $10,000
Apply by: June 27
Who’s eligible: Applicants must be a resident of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico or Washington, D.C. They must be a graduate student or a college senior who will be enrolling in graduate school during the following academic year. Must have proof of enrollment in medical school or a graduate program in nursing or pharmacy.
Award details: 25 awards of $5,000 and 10 awards of $10,000
Application requirements: Application opens May 1 online with a deadline of June 27. Applicants are evaluated based on college GPA, academic records, community involvement, and an essay.
The Stokes Scholarship Program is a financial needs-based scholarship providing college tuition assistance up to $25,000 (for STEM majors) or $18,000 (for non-STEM majors) per academic year for tuition, mandatory fees, and books. Undergraduate students, serving as scholarship recipients with CIA, attend an accredited college/university on a full-time basis and work during summer breaks at the Agency. While working at CIA, you will be exposed to real intelligence challenges while performing meaningful work that relates to your college major. An IT major, for example, might be given increasingly complex projects involving sophisticated computer systems. An engineering major might help produce a piece of state-of-the-art equipment. A finance major could be involved in developing and analyzing budgets for a worldwide operation, while a foreign language major might be instrumental in translating documents for U.S. policymakers. An international relations major might brief a senior policymaker and, as a final example, a human resources major could have the opportunity to develop and implement personnel policies and procedures.
Because CIA invests in scholarship recipients, accepting an offer means continued employment with the Agency for a specified timeframe. You are required to work at the Agency after college graduation for a period equal to 1.5 times the length of the college sponsorship you received from CIA. Students who leave earlier are required to reimburse the U.S. Government for their tuition. All positions require relocation to the Washington, DC area during summer work tours.
Why it matters: These scholarships, totaling $2.6 million, provide financial support to over 350 individuals annually. They are crucial for student-athletes pursuing further education after their athletics-related financial aid has been exhausted.
Details:
Walter Byers Graduate Scholarship: One male and one female student-athlete awarded $24,000 for outstanding academic achievement and potential for future leadership.
Jim McKay Graduate Scholarship: One male and one female student or student-athlete awarded $10,000 for excellence in sports communication or public relations.
Ethnic Minority and Women’s Enhancement Graduate Scholarship: $10,000 awarded to 13 ethnic minorities and 13 female graduates entering sports administration or related fields.
Postgraduate Scholarship: $10,000 awarded three times a year for each sport season. Each sport season, there are 21 scholarships available for men and 21 scholarships available for women for use in an accredited graduate program.
Important: For the Jim McKay, Walter Byers and Postgraduate scholarships, student-athletes must be nominated by their faculty athletics representative. Conversely, those interested in the Ethnic Minority and Women’s Enhancement Graduate Scholarship must apply themselves.
Key dates:
Applications for the Walter Byers, Jim McKay, and Postgraduate scholarships close on Jan. 10.
The Ethnic Minority and Women’s Enhancement Graduate Scholarship application window closes Feb. 3.
What’s next: Direct student-athletes to the scholarship information or the scholarships and grants page.
For questions, contact Lori Thomas at lthomas@ncaa.org.
