Scholarship Information

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR CURRENT HS SENIORS

All members of the NBHS Class of 2025 who are continuing their education after graduation are encouraged to complete the New Bedford High School Scholarship Application, one application that is used for multiple awards. In order to be considered for these awards. This application is due by April 17, 2025.

PLEASE NOTE: There are many excellent search engines that help students seek scholarship opportunities. The list below includes awards that have been sent to NBPS, directly or indirectly, but cannot be considered a comprehensive list of all of the college scholarships that exist. Our website displays awards with upcoming deadlines. However, once the deadlines have passed, previous awards will be listed beneath the current scholarships. That list can give younger students, and their caregivers, ideas about what scholarships may be available for them when they are preparing to attend college. There is no guarantee that these awards will be available in future years. These awards are all external to New Bedford Public Schools. If you wish to share a scholarship opportunity, please email [email protected].

To access multiple scholarships available to Massachusetts students visit www.studentscholarships.org.
Additional scholarships for students planning to attend a career or technical school can be found at www.imagine-america.org.

To access a scholarship list for military children, visit www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/college-scholarships-for-military-children-spouses.

To access a scholarship list for Indigenous American college students, visit www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/college-scholarships-for-indigenous-american-students

To access a scholarship list for students who are cancer survivors (or are currently undergoing treatment) may be found at www.acco.org/education-scholarships or cancerforcollege.org.

To access a scholarship list for students who are undocumented, visit immigrantsrising.org/resource/applying-for-scholarships-and-fellowships/.

AWARD AMOUNT DUE ELIGIBILITY/DESCRIPTION WEBSITE OR APP LINK
Davidson Fellows Scholarships $100,000 2/12/2025 A) Be 18 or younger as of the application deadline.
B) Be a U.S. citizen residing in the United States or a Permanent Resident of the United States
https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-programs/fellows-scholarship/
Scholarships for Military Children $2,000 2/12/2025 Who Can Apply?
The Scholarships for Military Children program is open to unmarried military dependent children under the age 23 who possess a valid Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card. In addition, a student's parent(s)/sponsor(s) must be one of the following: active duty, reserve/guard, deceased, or retired from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Space Force.

Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate program leading to a bachelor’s degree or a community/junior college designed to allow for a direct transfer into a four-year program.
High school applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 basis).
College applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. College freshmen must submit a first-semester college transcript.
Applicants or sponsors do not need to live at an installation with a commissary – simply select the commissary where you shop or the one nearest to you.
https://fisherhouse.org/programs/scholarship-programs/scholarships-for-military-children/
Christophers Poster Contest for High School Students $1,000 2/13/2025 High school students (Only students living in United States are eligible to enter) in grades 9 through 12 are invited to enter our 35th Annual Poster Contest for High School Students by creating a poster interpreting the theme "You Can Make a Difference".

How to enter High School Poster Contest:

If you digitally created your poster, please submit it online below as a .jpg file.
If you draw, paint or hand-make your poster please mail to:
High School Poster Contest

THE CHRISTOPHERS, 264 W 40th Street, Suite 603 New York, NY 10018

Any questions, please contact Youth Coordinator Sarah E. Holinski @ [email protected]
Entries must be postmarked by February 13, 2025
https://www.christophers.org/highschoolpostercontest
American Council of the Blind Scholarships $7,500 2/14/2025 A) Be legally blind and maintain a 3.0 GPA.
B) Be a full-time student or a part-time student who works (at least 32 hours per week) in the Fall of 2025.
https://www.acb.org/scholarships
Daughters of the Cincinnati Scholarship $20,000 2/15/2025 The Daughters of the Cincinnati is a not-for-profit society founded in 1894 by women descended from commissioned officers who served under George Washington in the American Revolution’s Continental Armed Forces or in the French Royal Forces. To honor their ancestors’ service and sacrifice, the Society awards academic scholarships to daughters of career commissioned officers in the United States Armed Forces and supports the preservation of American Revolutionary War history through education and patriotic service.

Our scholars follow the academic path they chose at major colleges and universities. Engineering, fine arts, astrophysics, Middle Eastern studies, English, and history are recent majors. Currently our scholarship recipients are attending Duke, Georgia Institute of Technology, Stanford, the University of Texas, the University of Virginia, the University of Washington, and Yale, as well as many other fine institutions.
https://daughters1894.org/scholarships/
HSF Scholar Program $5,000 2/15/2025 Eligibility Requirements
Must be of Hispanic heritage
U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA
Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the US, for the 2025-2026 academic year
Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)
https://www.hsf.net/scholarship
Knight Essay Scholarship $6,000 2/15/2025 The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) invites all high school students (9th through 12th grades) interested in the American Revolution to participate in the George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest. The contest is open to all US Citizen and Legal Resident students attending home schools, public, parochial, or private high schools in that same grade range.

To participate, students must submit an original 800- to 1,200-word essay based on an event, person, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution. Each student’s essay will be judged based upon its historical accuracy, clarity, organization, grammar and spelling, and documentation.

The contest is conducted in three phases: the local chapter, state-level society, and national phases. The contest must be entered through an SAR chapter near the student’s residence. In some cases, the contest may be entered at the state level (if the local society does not have chapters or the chapters are not participating) and a contact-at-large should be used to find out more contest details. The list of contest contacts listed below can provide you with assistance in entering the Knight Essay Contest. Only one entry per student is permitted per contest year.
https://www.sar.org/george-s-stella-m-knight-essay-contest/
Massachusetts Tree Wardens & Foresters Association $500-$1,500 2/15/2025 An applicant must be planning to enroll in an accredited college or university in Massachusetts majoring in arboriculture, community forest management, urban forest management or a related field. https://masstreewardens.org/scholarships
Pogorzelski-Yankee Memorial Scholarships Scholarship Value: $15,000
Awards Available: 1
2/15/2025 The Committee on Scholarships will award one $15,000 scholarship to a person who will be enrolled as a full-time student in a nationally or regionally accredited undergraduate institution (college, university, or conservatory) during the 2025-26 academic year.

Past recipients will be able to reapply, but renewal of the scholarship is not guaranteed.
Student applicants must have verifiable financial need to be awarded this scholarship.
Student applicants must have a desire to commit a significant portion of the two years following graduation to teaching, performing, or another serious endeavor with respect to the organ.
Student applicants must be members of AGO.
Student applicants may not be the children or grandchildren of American Guild of Organists staff members, board members, or scholarship committee members.
Student applicants may not be related to Ronald G. Pogorzelski or Lester D. Yankee.
https://www.agohq.org/Ago/Ago/Education/Scholarships.aspx
Robert Mack Scholarships $2,000 2/15/2025 The Scholarship Foundation was created to further CSHE's goal of "Better patient care through progressive engineering knowledge." We currently make awards based on scholastic achievement to individuals intending to work in an occupation that is directly involved with healthcare engineering. Examples of these fields of study are facility engineering, bio-medical engineering, architecture, mechanical or electrical engineering and construction management in the healthcare field.

Eligibility:
Any person pursuing undergraduate, graduate or vocational courses of study in the field of healthcare engineering.

Selection of field of study must be related to healthcare engineering. Fields of study may include (but not limited to) Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural Engineering, Plant Operations, Facility Management, Project Management, Architecture, HVAC, and Biomedical Engineering.
https://robertmacksf.org/application.html
Sheet Metal Scholarships $54,000 2/15/2025 In general, eligibility for a scholarship under the Fund or Foundation requires that an applicant be an active member of SMART’s former SMWIA, a covered employee or a dependent spouse or child under the age of 25 of a SMART/SMWIA member or covered employee. The applicant must also be a full-time student or be accepted to be a full-time student at an accredited college or university. The scholarship may be used for any field of study by UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS only. Definitions of eligibility (member, dependent, spouse, full-time) are printed on the application. Please read the definitions carefully before completing the application. Note that dependents must be under the age of 25, unmarried and claimed as a dependent on the Plan Participant’s (eligible member’s) Federal income tax return. Grandchildren are not eligible. https://www.smart-union.org/why-join-smart/scholarships/
SPIE Optics and Photonics Education Scholarships $11,000 2/15/2025 SPIE scholarships are available to students located anywhere in the world, in high school (pre-university/secondary), community and technical colleges, as well as undergraduate and graduate university programs, who are studying in a related field of optics and photonics.

The scholarship award amount ranges from US $3,000 to US $11,000 and supports tuition and fees, course-related expenses, such as fees, books, supplies, and equipment required by your institution.
https://spie.org/membership/student-hub/scholarships/optics-and-photonics-education-scholarships
Blue Ocean High School Entrepreneurship Competition $1,000 2/16/2025 Who Can Compete?

High school students anywhere in the world.

Any high school student from around the world can compete in this virtual competition.

Sign up to compete solo as a mighty team of one, or invite a few friends to join you to compete together.

You can also nominate any high school entrepreneur you know so they can get a special invitation.
https://blueoceancompetition.org/compete/
HBCU Week X NFL Scholarship $10,000 2/17/2025 A) Complete or have completed high school with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
B) Attend a Historically Black College or University for the entirety of their college education
https://www.hbcuweek.org/nfl/
KFC Foundation Scholarships $20,000 2/17/2025 A) Have graduated from high school by May 2025.
B) Enroll in an accredited trade school, college or graduate school for the Fall 2025 semester
https://kfcfoundation.org/scholarships/
Robyn A. Dabrowski Memorial Scholarship not provided 2/17/2025 Eligible applicants are participants in interscholastic activities and have been accepted by, and will attend, an accredited institution of higher learning. Completed applications are due in the Main Office at NBHS. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LPXktkbzN3SX21rRgjBC4I8z4UhLvFpL/view?usp=drive_link
William F. Taylor Memorial Scholarship $1,000 2/17/2025 This award is for a graduating senior from New Bedford High School who will be playing a sport at the NCAA collegiate level. Applications are due in the NBHS Main Office. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LX1YAWJm6key8CQJNT7S4n_ji1RQtPYt/view?usp=drive_link
Farm Kids for College Scholarships $2,500 2/18/2025 To be eligible for the National Farmers Farm Kids for College Scholarship, you must:

Be a high school senior in the U.S.
Major in an agricultural field at an accredited college or university
https://www.nationalfarmers.com/scholarships/
Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship Up to $50,000 (over 4 years) 2/20/2025 The Gordon A. Rich Memorial Foundation (“GAR”) was created to honor the memory of Gordon Rich. GAR's mission is to award grants to support the higher education goals of its recipients. The recipients of GAR scholarships are exceptionally qualified high school students with demonstrated financial need whose parents or guardians have, or had, a career in the financial services industry. To be eligible for the scholarship a student must be a graduating high school senior who plans to enroll as a full time student in pursuit of a four-year bachelor's degree at an accredited college/university in the United States and have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) and rank in the top 20% of their class. http://www.gordonrich.org
Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarships $10,000 2/20/2025 A) Be a senior in high school in the United States.
B) Have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9544/vegetarian_resource_group_scholarships
ELCA Fund for Leaders Scholarships $5,000 2/21/2025 The ELCA Fund for Leaders Direct Full-Tuition Scholarship is for students who are beginning a degree program at an ELCA seminary and have begun the ELCA candidacy process in order to become a rostered pastor or deacon in the ELCA. Fund for Leaders Direct Full-Tuition scholarships are awarded to students in their first year of seminary and, as long as students remain eligible, funding is guaranteed for the duration of required seminary coursework.
The ELCA Fund for Leaders Federal Chaplaincy Ministries Scholarship is for students who are attending an ELCA seminary and are preparing for ministry as a military, Veterans Administration or federal prison chaplain. These scholarships are awarded through ELCA Federal Chaplaincy Ministries.
The ELCA Fund for Leaders Mission Developer Scholarship is for students who are rising middlers or seniors or TEEM (Theological Education for Emerging Ministries) candidates at an ELCA seminary, who are identified and nominated by their seminary and by ELCA Christian Community and Leadership (CCL) as mission developer candidates.
The ELCA Fund for Leaders Synod or Congregation Scholarships are offered to ELCA seminary students by synods and congregations that have established a scholarship fund through Fund for Leaders.
The TEEM Scholarship is for all current TEEM ELCA seminary students and those who will begin the TEEM program this current fall semester, who are taking coursework. Eligible TEEM students are identified by the ELCA seminary TEEM program directors.
https://www.elca.org/our-work/leadership/elca-fund-for-leaders/our-scholarships
MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge $20,000 2/21/2025 High school juniors and seniors are eligible. https://m3challenge.siam.org/
John & Tamara Lundgren Scholars Program $8,000 2/26/2025 Applicants to the PGA WORKS John & Tamara Lundgren Scholars Program must be:

High school seniors or graduates or current postsecondary undergraduates. An intentional focus is placed on engaging a diverse demographic of participants, but all are welcome to apply.
Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at one of the 17 accredited PGA Golf Management Universities pursuing a PGA Golf Management degree for the entire 2025-2026 academic year, with the intent to pursue PGA of America Membership
Eligible individuals exclude persons or family members of the PGA of America National Board, staff, or scholarship selection committee.
https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/pgaworks/
Military Benefits Association Scholarship $3,000 2/27/2025 Eligible applicants are high school seniors, graduates or GED holders who plan to enroll or students who are already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year. Applicants must enroll no later than the fall of the year in which the award is granted. Applicants must maintain a 2.5 or higher cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent). Applicant sponsors must be Military Benefit Association members by November 1, 2024. https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/militarybenefit/
DAV Scholarships $30,000 2/28/2025 This college scholarship is open to volunteers age 21 or younger who have contributed a minimum of 100 hours credited through DAV or DAV Auxiliary. https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/11980/dav_scholarships_scholarship.php
Owl Scholarship $50,000 2/28/2025 To be eligible for the scholarship a student must be a resident of any of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or US Territories, and be 16 years of age or older and be enrolled in college or registered in a high school. https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19879/owl-scholarship
AMS Scholarship for Underserved Communities $6,000 2/28/2025 Applicants must be U.S. citizens or hold permanent resident status.
Students who will be entering their freshman year of college in the fall of 2025 are eligible to apply. Students must plan to pursue careers in the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. Marine Biology is not eligible. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students eligible to apply for the AAMS Scholarship for Underserved Communities may also apply to the AMS Freshman Scholarship Program but can only accept one scholarship if selected for both.
https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/information-for/students/ams-scholarships-and-fellowships/ams-scholarship-for-underserved-communities-formerly-minority-scholarship/
Donald and Barbara Mozley Scholarship $5,000 2/28/2025 This award provides support for students pursuing an engineering degree at an ABET-accredited college or university. Applicants should be active in a STEM activity in or out of school, or a STEM mentor/volunteer. Multiple awards of $5000 each year will be awarded. www.sae.org/participate/scholarships/donald-and-barbara-mozley-scholarship
Fred M. Young Sr. Engineering Scholarship $1,000 2/28/2025 Applicants are US residents and incoming freshmen with a minimum unweighted 3.75 grade point average. Applicants should be pursuing an engineering or related science degree through a U.S. ABET accredited program with an interest in mobility (Automotive, Ground or Air). https://www.sae.org/participate/scholarships/fred-m-young-sr-sae-engineering-scholarship
Mental Health System Reform Scholarship $1,000 2/28/2025 This scholarship is available for students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or law school program within the United States. High school seniors who are graduating and will be enrolled in college before the scholarship deadline are also eligible to submit an essay. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher for consideration. https://sccriminallaws.com/2025-scholarship/
Merrimack Valley & Bridgewater Credit Unions Scholarship Program $1,000-$5,000 2/28/2025 The Lisa Lewis Goodman Community Spirit Award recognizes the student who demonstrates exceptional dedication to serving their community, both within and beyond school. ($2,500)
James A. Burley Jr. Scholarship Award, awarded to three students who excel academically, actively participate in extracurricular activities and provide exceptional essay responses. ($2,000-$5,000)
Fourteen $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to students based on their academic achievements in high school, dedication to extracurricular and community activities and their essay responses."Graduating seniors of public, private religious, or technical high schools located in our field of membership
Students must be attending full time (at least 12 credits or the equivalent) in a certificate, associate's, or bachelor's program at an accredited college located in the United States
Applicants do not need to be Merrimack Valley Credit Union members
https://www.mvcu.com/scholarship
Nuclear Family Scholarship $1,000 2/28/2025 Our scholarship is open to any current high school senior, college student or graduate student who is a legal resident of the United States and resides in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.
The applicant must be enrolled in a two to five-year post-secondary institution for the Fall 2025 semester. Employees of the Law Office of David E. Gordon, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and persons living in the same households of such individuals (whether related or not), are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Candidates for this scholarship should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be in good overall academic standing.
https://www.davidgordonlaw.com/the-2025-nuclear-family-scholarship/
SDFM National Scholarship Program $3,000 2/28/2025 1.Applicant must be a graduating high school senior in the final half of his/her school year, or a high school graduate within ten months of the application deadline. Students that have won a nationalscholarship in previous years may qualify for continuing assistance.
2.Applicant must be entering a field of study directly related to financial/resource management (such as business administration, economics, accounting, finance)
https://asmc.secure-platform.com/a/organizations/main/home
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Scholarship $1,500 2/28/2025 Open to U.S. Residents, who are incoming Freshman, with a minimum unweighted 3.75 grade point average. Applicants should be in pursuit of an engineering or related science degree through an ABET accredited program. See website for details and application information. https://www.sae.org/participate/scholarships/tau-beta-pi-sae-engineering-scholarship
Textile Merchandising Scholarship $1,000 2/28/2025 Rising freshmen or undergraduate students are eligible to apply. Applicants must be attending
college or university in the United States, and pursuing courses or programs in textile merchandising, management, or retail.
Applicants should have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) 3.0/4.0, and be a US citizen or permanent resident (Green Card).
https://www.aatcc.org/scholarships/merch/
The Coast Guard Exchange Scholarship Program $2,000 2/28/2025 This program was established to provide additional financial resources to dependent children of Coast Guard personnel embarking on undergraduate college/university studies. Annually, $2,000 scholarships are awarded to outstanding applicants on a one-time basis. This year, there are expected to be 20 recipients. http://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20641/coast-guard-exchange-scholarship-program
TheDream.US Scholarship Full cost of attendance 2/28/2025 TheDream.US scholarships cover the full cost of tuition and fees for highly motivated undocumented students who are eligible to receive in-state tuition in their home state (not applicable if attending a private institution) but still have significant, unmet financial need. They have no access to federal aid and limited access to state aid. Salem State University and University of Massachusetts Boston are partner schools. Incoming or current students who are DACA or Undocumented can apply for the National scholarship. https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/
Li Family Scholarship $10,000 3/1/2025 An eligible applicant is an Asian American high school senior who will be a first-generation college student in the Fall of 2025. https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/33050/li-family-scholarship
National Catholic Committee on Scouting Scholarships $5,000 3/1/2025 Applicants are practicing Catholics in senior year of high school who have provided service and leadership to your Church, community or school. https://nccs-bsa.org/college-scholarships/
Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship $5,000 3/1/2025 AFA’s Teen Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship provides educational funding to college-bound high school seniors who have been impacted by Alzheimer’s disease. Applicants must complete an essay of no more than 1,500 words or submit a video no longer than four minutes long, describing the impact of Alzheimer’s disease/dementia-related illness on themselves, their families or their communities, and what they have learned from it. https://alzfdn.org/scholarship/
American Chemical Society Scholars Program up to $5,000* 3/1/2025 The ACS Scholars Program is open to U.S. citizens or a legal permanent U.S. residents (please inquire via email if you have questions regarding asylum or DACA status) of African descent or Black, Hispanic or Latina/Latino/Latinx, or Indigenous. Applicants should be graduating high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores or juniors. Seniors can apply for their fifth year, and intending to major or are already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical technology, or another chemistry-related science AND planning to pursue a career in a chemistry-related science as well (please see below for more details).
Applicants should also be full-time students at a high school or an accredited college, university, or community college, and demonstrate high academic achievement in chemistry or science (Grade Point Average 3.0 or higher). In the application you should select the race/ethnicity that you MOST identify with; use the “Other” field to provide more context (for example your tribe, family’s country of origin if you know it, or other races you are mixed with)
https://www.acs.org/education/acs-scholars.html
Christian E. Vines Scholarship $2,220 3/1/2025 Christian E. Vines was a beloved son who passed away in 2020 at the age of just 17 and, as a result, he was not able to realize his dreams. This scholarship aims to support underrepresented students as they transition from high school to a college or trade school so they have all of the resources they need to thrive.

Any Black/African American high school senior in Massachusetts may apply for this scholarship opportunity. To apply, tell us about the career path you’re pursuing and what impact you hope to make through your career and submit a picture of yourself.
https://bold.org/scholarships/christian-e-vines-scholarship/
Daughters of American Agriculture Scholarship $1,000 3/1/2025 This award was created to honor the memory of those courageous and adventuresome pioneer women who played such an important role in the founding of this nation and encourage the present generation to continue their education in agricultural pursuits. Two scholarships are available to any farm, ranch or agribusiness woman or her daughter to pursue accredited courses in agriculture leadership, communications, rural sociology, medicine, or any other courses directly related to agriculture.

Applicants must be a farmer or rancher or be the wife, daughter, or close relative of a farmer, rancher, or other person employed in agriculture, and able to demonstrate economic or financial need. Applicants should have knowledge of or work experience in agriculture. Grade Point Average or placement tests are considered. Scholarship funds may be used for tuition for recognized courses in agriculture leadership, technology, communications, education, rural sociology, medicine, or other courses directly related to agriculture and the needs of agricultural communities.
https://www.americanagriwomen.org/scholarships
James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship $10,000 3/1/2025 All seniors in high school who are the sons/daughters or financial dependents of Teamster members are encouraged to apply to the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund for a scholarship. All applicants must register for an account/profile with ISTS - then choose the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund application process. James R. Hoffa became a Teamster member in 1934 and served as General President for 14 years, and, in recognition of his tireless service to the union and its members, was honored as General President Emeritus.

The JRHMSF is an independent organization established and registered as a tax-exempt entity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Fund is established solely to provide scholarships to the child or dependent of a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, and contributions to the Fund are deductible as charitable contributions to the extent permitted by law.
https://www.jrhmsf.org/
Luso-American Youth Scholarships $4,000 3/1/2025 The Luso-American Education Foundation offers numerous Youth Scholarships. All applicants must be a current high school graduating senior applying to enroll in a Junior or 4-year college or university, or a Trade or Business School, and an official resident of the United States, and be of Portuguese ancestry (must provide proof upon request) or taking Portuguese language classes in high school. https://luso-american.org/education/luso-american-education-foundation-youth-scholarship-application/
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Scholarships $2,500 – $10,000 3/1/2025 Child or step-child of one of the following are eligible to apply:
Active duty, Reserve, or veteran* U.S. Marine
A Marine killed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps
Active duty, reserve, or veteran U.S. Navy Corpsman, Navy Chaplain or Religious Program Specialist who is or was attached to a U.S. Marine Corps unit or who was killed while serving with a U.S. Marine Corps unit*
Applicants should have a minimum 2.00 GPA and demonstrate financial need through a family adjusted gross income of $123,000 or less for the 2023 tax year, and be attending or planning to attend an accredited school that is eligible for federal funding.
https://mcsf.scholarshipapps.org/
Mary E. Smith Foundation Scholarships $2,500 3/1/2025 This one-time scholarship, in an amount up to $2,500, will be awarded to one or two (2) successful candidates annually. Candidates must also be US residents who are entering or currently enrolled in an advanced educational program within health sciences (including biology, chemistry, nursing, etc.) with the intent to enter the field of oncology or neurology (including neuroscience, neurosurgery, and neuropathology) at a college or four-year university within the fifty United States or District of Columbia. Amount of award will be paid directly to the student’s school if for tuition, or directly to the recipient to assist with living expenses, books, travel, etc.

Award applications for the 2024-2025 school year will be available by October 1, 2024. The scholarship application deadline is March 1, 2025. Your completed application must be submitted or postmarked by that date. We will notify the 2025 recipients in March 2025. Local winners must be prepared to participate in the Annual Scholarship Gala in the spring (April 27, 2025) and the Annual Brain Tumor Awareness Fun Run/Walk ceremony in June/July. All winners will be listed on our site in May 2025.
https://maryesmithfoundation.org/2025-scholarship-application-timeframe/
Massachusetts Elks Vocational Scholarship at least $1000 3/1/2025 The MA Elks Vocational Scholarship is for students who are going to school full time in a non-bachelor’s degree/vocational program. The applicant needs to to be attending a vocational/technical school, a junior college, or a community college working on a one- or two-year program of studies that will further his/her education culminating in an associate degree, diploma or certificate is less than a bachelor’s degree. This application is due to the local lodge by March 1, 2024. Information about the award and the application is available at www.maelks.org/scholarships.
https://www.maelks.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2024-MA-Elks-Scholarship-Application-rev081524.pdf
National Excellence in Academics & Community Service Award/Mary E. Smith Foundation Scholarships $2,500 3/1/2025 Candidates must be brain tumor patients/survivors or closely related ( spouse, biological children, biological parents, and biological siblings) to someone diagnosed with a brain tumor and be US residents who are entering or currently enrolled in an advanced educational program at a college, university, vocational school, or other setting within the fifty United States or DC, with demonstrated need for financial assistance. Your completed application for either award must be submitted or postmarked by that date. Local winners must be prepared to participate in the Annual Scholarship Gala in the spring (April 27, 2025) and the Annual Brain Tumor Awareness Fun Run/Walk ceremony in June/July. https://maryesmithfoundation.org/2025-scholarship-application-timeframe/
National Excellence in Science & Medicine Award/Mary E. Smith Foundation $2,500 3/1/2025 Candidates must be US residents who are entering or currently enrolled in an advanced educational program within health sciences (including biology, chemistry, nursing, etc.) with the intent to enter the field of oncology or neurology (including neuroscience, neurosurgery, and neuropathology) at a college or four-year university within the fifty United States or DC. Amount of award will be paid directly to the student’s school if for tuition, or directly to the recipient to assist with living expenses, books, travel, etc. Your completed application must be submitted or postmarked by that date. Local winners must be prepared to participate in the Annual Scholarship Gala in the spring (April 27, 2025) and the Annual Brain Tumor Awareness Fun Run/Walk ceremony in June/July. https://maryesmithfoundation.org/2025-scholarship-application-timeframe/
National Italian American Foundation Scholarship $12,000 3/1/2025 Have an active NIAF Membership. NIAF memberships are valid for one year from the date of registration. (Memberships are non-refundable.) Students may use their parent, guardian or grandparent’s membership.
Be enrolled in a US accredited institution of higher education on a full time basis for the Fall 2025 semester
Have a GPA of at least 3.5 out of 4.0 (or the equivalent). (Some scholarships require a lower GPA for eligibility. Students in a pass-fail system are also eligible.)
Be a United States Citizen or permanent resident alien.
Have Italian American ancestry. To be considered Italian American, the student must have at least one
ancestor who has immigrated from Italy
http://www.niaf.org/programs/scholarships
National Skeet Shooting Association Scholarships $5,000 3/1/2025 Applicants must be an NSSA member and 2025 high school graduate. The application includes an essay (250 words or less) describing your goals and why you should be awarded this scholarship. https://mynssa.nssa-nsca.org/?s=scholarship
Price Legacy Scholarship $2,000 3/1/2025 Eligibility:
A high-school senior and a US citizen, permanent resident or DACA, who is planning on attending a US college/university for the first time in Fall 2025;
A scholar with a significant academic achievement (e.g. unweighted GPA of 3.75 or more) and from an economically disadvantaged household.
https://www.bbpricelegacy.org/apply/price-legacy
The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) Scholarships $500-$10,000 3/1/2025 Open to high school seniors, college students, and graduate students intending to pursue a college curriculum directed toward a career in applied geophysics
https://seg.org/programs/student-programs/scholarships/
Information Security Undergraduate Scholarship $1,000-$5,000 3/3/2025 Up to 20 scholarships ranging from $1000-$5000 will be awarded to students pursuing or planning to pursue a degree with a focus on cybersecurity, information assurance, or similar field in the fall of 2024. US citizenship is not required. www.iamcybersafe.org/s/undergraduate-scholarships.
The Boston Pearl Foundation & Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Unspecified 3/3/2025 Eligible applicants are high school seniors who are Massachusetts residents, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and identify as students of African descent, including but not limited to students that identify as Black, African American, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latino, or having any Afro-Diasporic roots. https://www.bostonpearlfoundation.org/2025-scholarship
The Science Without Borders® Challenge $500 3/3/2025 This is an international contest that engages students and teachers in ocean conservation through art. This annual competition inspires students to be creative while promoting public awareness of the need to preserve, protect, and restore the world’s oceans and aquatic resources, contributing to the overarching goals of the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation. The Challenge is open to primary and secondary school students 11-19 years old, with scholarships of up to $500 awarded to the winning entries.

The 2025 Science Without Borders® Challenge
The theme for the 2025 Science without Borders® Challenge is “Marine Keystone Species.” Keystone species play a crucial role in keeping ocean ecosystems healthy and balanced. To apply for this year’s contest, students should submit artwork featuring a keystone species that lives in the ocean, highlighting this creature’s vital role in its marine ecosystem.

Prizes
Winners of the Science Without Borders® Challenge will be awarded with the following scholarships:

1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $350
3rd Place: $200
We also offer a “People’s Choice” award, in which the winners in each age group receive a $50 scholarship.

Open to all students 11-19 years old, enrolled in primary or secondary school. Work will be judged in two categories based on age, with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes awarded for each: Students 11-14 years old & Students 15-19 years old.
https://www.livingoceansfoundation.org/education/science-without-borders-challenge/
Women's Cyber Security Scholarships $5,000 3/3/2025 To be eligible for the scholarship a student must be pursuing, or plan to pursue, a degree with a focus on cybersecurity or information assurance, and be a senior in high school with a GPA of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale. https://www.iamcybersafe.org/s/womens-scholarships
Never Give Up Scholarship $1,000 3/4/2025 This scholarship encourages students to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis. High school seniors must collect a minimum of $500.00 and college students $750.00 to be considered, since our mission is to raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis. All donations of any amount for MS are certainly welcome. Students collect pledges until March 4, 2025, using pledge sheets printed from the website www.msscholarship.org. All money raised by the students goes to fight Multiple Sclerosis through research. https://msscholarship.org/
Rockland Trust Scholarship Program $3,000 3/7/2025 Be a high school senior, graduate, or GED recipient (current college undergraduates are ineligible)
Plan to enroll in part-time or full-time undergraduate study for the first time at an accredited two or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year (2025-2026)
Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)
https://www.rocklandtrust.com/about-us/explore/scholarships
Nabi Nicole Grant Memorial Scholarship $5,000 3/8/2025 Any student who is an underrepresented minority with financial need may apply for this scholarship. https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/33047/nabi-nicole-grant-memorial-scholarship
Connex Foundation Scholarship $5,000 3/10/2025 Applicants should have a history of active involvement in extra-curricular activities, community service, or work experience, and have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. https://www.connexfoundation.org/scholarship-opportunities/
Blacks at Microsoft Scholarship $5,000:  3/13/2025 The BAM Scholarship was created to enable Black and African American students to attend college and pursue a career in technology. The goal is to empower future generations to do and be more.

To be considered for a BAM Scholarship, you must:

Be a high school senior of African descent (for example, African American, African, Ethiopian, etc.).
Plan to attend a four-year college or university in the US in the fall immediately following your high school graduation.
Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or one of the following Business programs – Business Administration, Finance, or Marketing at an accredited four-year college, university, in the United States, for the entire upcoming academic year.
Demonstrate a passion for technology.
Demonstrate leadership at school or in the community.
Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent.
Require financial assistance to attend college.
International applicants are welcome to apply if they attend school in the US.

Employees and children of Microsoft are ineligible.
https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/blacks-at-microsoft/
Microsoft Disability Scholarship $20,000 3/13/2025 Be a current high school senior living with a disability as defined by WHO, including visual, hearing, mobility, cognitive, and/or speech disabilities or other disability
Plan to enroll in an undergraduate program at an accredited 2 or 4-year University/College or Vocational/Technical School, in the United States, in the fall of the upcoming academic year.
Pursue a degree in the following eligible majors: engineering, computer science, computer information systems, law, business, or a related field (e.g. paralegal, pre-law, finance, business administration, or marketing).
Demonstrate a passion for technology.
Demonstrate leadership at school and/or in the community.
Have a high school cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 grading scale or equivalent.
Require financial assistance to attend college.
Enrollment status must be full-time or half-time.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/microsoftdisabilityscholarship?oneroute=true
AMS Freshman Undergraduate Scholarship $5,000 3/14/2025 Applicants must be entering their freshman year of college in the fall of 2025 as a full-time student and plan to pursue a degree in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/information-for/students/ams-scholarships-and-fellowships/ams-freshman-undergraduate-scholarship/
Columbus Citizens Foundation partial tuition support 3/14/2025 Applicant must be entering their first year of high school or an accredited college/university or medical school, be of at least 25% Italian heritage, and have a minimum GPA of 3.5 or 88%.
Applicants must provide:
https://columbuscitizens.org/scholarships/scholarship-applications/
Navy Supply Corps Foundation Scholarship $20,000 3/14/2025 A) Be a family member (child, grandchild or spouse) of a qualifying Supply Corps officer or a child/spouse of a supply enlisted member (active duty, reservist, or retired). https://navysupplycorpsfoundation.org/programs/scholarships-program/
9/11 Promise Scholarship $15,000 3/15/2025 Applicant must be a child of a fallen first responder or military service member, OR a child of a first responder or military
service member certified as not being able to work, and be enrolled at or accepted to pursue trade, undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited trade
school, college or university.
https://the911promise.org/scholarships/
ASME High School Scholarships $5,000 3/15/2025 To be eligible for the scholarship a student must be a graduating high school senior interested in pursuing an engineering degree, and be enrolled full-time in an ABET-accredited mechanical engineering or technology program by the fall after
high school.
https://www.asme.org/asme-programs/students-and-faculty/scholarships/available-high-school-scholarships
Diversity Scholars Program $20,000 3/15/2025 This award is for a high school or community college student of African American; Native American, Alaskan, Hawaiian; or
Hispanic/Latino heritage, who has an intended or declared major in transportation engineering, planning, or a related field.
https://www.ite.org/membership/diversity-scholars-program/
Frame My Future Scholarship $2,000 3/15/2025 Open to any legal U.S. resident who will be a full-time student at a U.S. college or university in the 2025-26 academic year
https://www.diplomaframe.com/contests/frame-my-future-scholarship.aspx
Horatio Alger Scholarship $25,000 3/15/2025 Applicants must be enrolled full-time as a high school junior in the United States and demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross family income). https://horatioalger.org/scholarships-and-services/undergraduate-scholarships/
Mark Bavis Leadership Foundation $1,000 to $5,000 3/15/2025 The Mark Bavis Leadership Foundation was created to help deserving young men and women excel in their quest to improve themselves, their school or their community.

The scholarship is available to any high school student in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is awarded on the basis of need, and is not academically based. In addition, the Foundation will give more serious consideration to those students who have made efforts to make a difference in their communities and/or have shown leadership qualities within their school or community.
http://markbavisleadershipfoundation.org/scholarships/
Stern Family Charitable Trust needs based (up to the board) anually. 3/15/2025 This scholarship is given to a student who has shown perseverance and integrity all while having proven to overcome obstacles, adversity, and hardship in achieving their primary education. The scholarship is awarded for education to a Massachusetts resident for attending a 4 year Bachelors program, a 2 year Associates program, or other skilled professional Certification program. The scholarship is intended to support students for the full duration of their program and will be awarded annually as long as the student continually meets the award requirements. The award of the scholarship will also be based on financial need.

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a Massachusetts resident currently enrolled as a high school senior in the state of Massachusetts at the time the application is submitted and must be pursuing higher education at an accredited not for profit institution as a major in business, engineering, education, or healthcare. Other majors may be considered at the time of application. If the applicant is planning to pursue a trade or other certified major other than at a college, the field chosen should show a high likelihood of employability at time of graduation.

Applicants must qualify as a financial hardship. Parent/Guardian tax returns for the prior year will be required at time of application. Should these not exist, circumstances should be explained and other documents may be accepted. The SFCT Board of Trustees will evaluate AGI levels as part of the review and award process.
https://www.sternfamilyfund.org/
Wankinquoah Rod & Gun Club $500-$1,250 3/15/2025 Applicants must be a graduating senior from an area high school and must be planning to attend an institution of higher education. Applicants are not required to be members of the WRGC. Applicants with an interest in environmental sciences and related majors may receive preference. Award amounts vary on the basis of the number of award recipients and scholarship budget allocated for that year. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MKDqIrCL8psLJ2_PNb3KfIfYIe2k9TqC/view?usp=drive_link
Animal Welfare Institute Scholarship $3,000 3/16/2025 To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Have demonstrated a commitment to animal welfare through volunteer work and/or advocacy.
B) Plan to pursue a career that will seek to reduce animal suffering and protect vulnerable species
https://awionline.org/content/animal-welfare-institute-scholarship
The Scholarship for Journalism Diversity $5,000 3/16/2025 This award, honoring Julie Schoo, consists of a $5,000 one-year scholarship. The purpose of the scholarship, named for the former executive director of the National Press Club Journalism institute, is to recruit promising future journalists who will bring diversity to American journalism. The award can be renewed up to three years, for a total of $20,000 toward educational expenses. To be eligible, applicants must be a high school senior in the process of applying for admission to an accredited college or university in the U.S., have a 3.0 grade-point average or higher; and plan to pursue a career in journalism. Students do not need to be a U.S. citizen to apply for this scholarship. http://www.pressclubinstitute.org/national-press-club-scholarship-opportunities/
Pilot International Scholarship $1,500 3/17/2025 Applicants should be pursuing career goals that further Pilot International’s mission of (a) working with youth and young adults in leadership and development, (2) helping people and encouraging brain safety and health, or (3) caring for families during times of need. https://www.pilotinternational.org/about/scholarships
Conrad Spirrison Memorial Scholarship $1,000 3/17/2025 1.Graduating high school seniors and/or full-time undergraduate students who have completed at least 12 credit hours in a college or university in the United States or Canada at the time of submitting the application. Must remain a full-time student for the duration of the scholarship.
2.Have at the time of application and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or a 4.0 on a 5.0 scale.
3.Career goal(s) in education.
Awards are based on community service, financial need, academic success, and application contents.
https://www.pilotinternational.org/about/scholarships
Stossel in the Classroom Scholarship $2,500 3/21/2025 Eligibility – The contest is open to writers in grades 5-12, (ages 10-18) at some point during the contest period September 5, 2024-March 21, 2025. No more than one essay submission will be accepted for each essay writer. Students may enter both the essay and video contests. Writers must be located in North America, Hawaii, or a U.S. military address, and all submissions should be in English. Employees of Stossel in the Classroom, Stossel TV, and Center for Independent Thought, or any person or organization involved in the operation and/or setup of the contest, and their immediate family members are not eligible for this contest. Previous winners of a Stossel in the Classroom first place prize are not eligible for prizes in our subsequent contests, unless they’re competing in a different division. For example, first place winners of the Middle School Division are eligible for prizes in the High School Division, provided they meet all other eligibility requirements. https://stosselintheclassroom.org/essay-contest/
Overcoming Disability Scholarship $2,500 3/26/2025 Our firm is committed to helping those in need, and we are proud to offer The Law Offices of Coats & Todd Overcoming Disability Scholarship. This scholarship is available to college students who are managing a disability while attending school. Our award is offered twice a year, and scholarship winners can use the amount they receive for any expenses related to their college education. https://www.getdisability.org/scholarship
Robert G. Porter Scholars Program $8,000 3/31/2025 To be eligible for the scholarship a student must be a graduating high school senior and have at least one parent or legal guardian who is a member of the American Federation of Teachers. https://www.aft.org/member-benefits/education-learning-opportunities/scholarships/robert-g-porter-scholars-program
Airmen Memorial Foundation Scholarship Program $1,000 to $5,000 3/31/2025 The Airmen Memorial Foundation (AMF) conducts scholarship programs to financially assist the undergraduate studies of eligible dependents of military personnel. AMF/CMSAF/AFSA scholarships are valued from $1,000 to $5,000 to students age 23 or younger attending an accredited academic institution. https://hqamf.org/scholarships
Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship $3,500 3/31/2025 Eligible applicants are childhood cancer survivors under the age of 25 and diagnosed before the age of 18 with cancer or a high grade or anaplastic brain tumor, who are citizens of the United States living within the country and attending school in the U.S., and who have been accepted into a post-secondary school for the fall semester of upcoming academic year. https://thenccs.org/scholarship/
Bristol Chapter of Massachusetts Association of Insurance Women, Inc. unknown 3/31/2025 All graduating seniors applying for enrollment to a four-year accredited college or university, and living in or attending high school in Bristol County are eligible. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HPJVEnZhex_BlHVm0Zg7S1CUa5_3K3YO/view?usp=drive_link
Charitable and Educational Trust $1,000 3/31/2025 It is important to note that while some of these scholarships are reserved for the children,
grandchildren, nieces, and nephews of our members, there are several scholarships available regardless of affiliation with the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America and as such, we encourage all your students to apply.
https://www.osiama.org/scholarships
Citizens Bank Scholarship $2,500-$15,000 3/31/2025 Must be at least 16 years old and enrolled or intending to enroll at least half time in an accredited undergraduate or graduate post-secondary institution
https://www.citizensbank.com/student-lending/scholarship.aspx
CMP Scholarship Program $5,000 3/31/2025 To be eligible for CMP scholarships, junior shooters must be a U.S. Citizen, b of good moral character, be a graduating high school senior, demonstrate acceptance to a university, college or trade school leading to a diploma or trade certification., and demonstrate marksmanship competition experience (this includes air gun, smallbore, pistol, rifle, shotgun, archery, etc.). https://thecmp.org/youth/cmp-scholarship-program/
Kochhar & Co. Scholarship $1,000 3/31/2025 To be eligible for the "Kochhar & Co. Scholarship" a student must be attending college or university on a full-time or part-time basis no later than September 2026, have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year, submit an answer to the essay question no later than 11:59 PM EST on the day of the deadline, and be a resident of the US or Canada. https://kochharandco.ca/application
Lighthouse Guild Scholarships $10,000 3/31/2025 To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:have documented proof of vision loss, and be newly transitioning to college or graduate education. https://lighthouseguild.org/support-services/academic-and-career-services/scholarships/
National Italian American Foundation Scholarships $2,500-$12,000 3/31/2025 To be eligible for the scholarship a student must have at least one ancestor who has immigrated from Italy and be enrolled in a US-accredited institution on a full-time basis for the Fall 2025 semester https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12757/national-italian-american-foundation-scholarships
Niche Scholarship $25,000 3/31/2025 Applicants must be a senior in high school or a current college student, and be attending or planning to attend college, university, or professional training school in the Fall of 2025. https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/25k-no-essay-scholarship-202503/?utm_source=student_scholarships&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=student_scholarships_25k_202503
Rebekah Assembly of Massachusetts/Independent Order of Odd Fellows $1,000 3/31/2025 Open to qualified seniors who plan to further their education by attending a two- or four-year college program. Applications include a statement of need. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1megWKqRtdU5tmkILq-2QgJAfhJkII33f/view?usp=drive_link
Sparkforce up to $2,000 per semester 3/31/2025 Applicants must be pursuing a degree or certification in one of the approved fields of study, must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a manufacturing-related program during the semester for which they are applying, must be full-time students taking 12 or more credit hours, or part-time students taking at least 6 credit hours while working, and have a minimum GPA is 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) for community, trade, or technical college students, or 3.0 for university students.
https://my.reviewr.com/s2/site/SparkForce_Scholarship_Program;jsessionid=165217017F880FA83B22D2350A187A26.3a
Tyler Joseph Leonard Memorial Scholarship not specified 3/31/2025 This award is in memory of Tyler Joseph Leonard. Tyler was a 2007 DHS graduate who went on to graduate from Bridgewater State University in 2014. He loved playing the guitar, was a self-taught keyboard and harmonica player, and performed with The Dancer’s Edge Dance Company for many years. Tyler was a fun-loving funny person whose smile could light up a room.

Applicants will submit a detailed short essay about themself and any community service involvement, and describe any activities (examples: dance, music, sports, yoga, etc.) that they feel have positively impacted their mental health and well-being.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DlysFqSrGpWpCyPzdVJYr6GqtF9hyofE/view?usp=sharing
University of the Aftermarket Foundation Scholarship $10,000 3/31/2025 To be eligible for the scholarship a student must be a graduating high school senior planning to be a full-time student in one of the following disciplines: Automotive, Heavy Duty, or Collision Repair School. https://automotivescholarships.com/apply-online
VFW Auxiliary National Scholarship 3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Contest $500-$2,500 3/31/2025 This National Scholarship assists students who wish to further their education. This scholarship contest recognizes young artists and encourages patriotism in youth. Entries will be judged on originality of concept, presentation and patriotism expressed, content of how it relates to patriotism and clarity of ideas, design technique and total impact of work.

Applicants do not have to be related to a VFW or VFW Auxiliary member to participate. Students in grades 9-12 by March 31 deadline who are enrolled in a public, private, parochial or home school program in the United States, its territories and possessions, or dependents of U.S. military or civilian personnel in overseas schools may apply. Although U.S. citizenship is not required, students must be lawful U.S. permanent residents or have applied for permanent resident (the application for which has not been denied) and intends to become a U.S. citizen. (Foreign exchange students, students aged 20 or older, GED and adult education students are not eligible.) Previous winners of VFW Auxiliary National 3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Contests are not eligible.
https://vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships/young-american-creative-patriotic-art-contest/
VFW Auxiliary National Scholarship Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest $500-$15,000 3/31/2025 This National Scholarship assists students who wish to further their education. This scholarship contest recognizes young artists and encourages patriotism in youth. Entries will be judged on originality of concept, presentation and patriotism expressed, content of how it relates to patriotism and clarity of ideas, design technique and total impact of work.

Applicants do not have to be related to a VFW or VFW Auxiliary member to participate. Students in grades 9-12 by March 31 deadline who are enrolled in a public, private, parochial or home school program in the United States, its territories and possessions, or dependents of U.S. military or civilian personnel in overseas schools may apply. Although U.S. citizenship is not required, students must be lawful U.S. permanent residents or have applied for permanent resident (the application for which has not been denied) and intends to become a U.S. citizen. (Foreign exchange students, students aged 20 or older, GED and adult education students are not eligible.) Previous winners of VFW Auxiliary National Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contests Art Contests are not eligible.
https://vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships/young-american-creative-patriotic-art-contest/
Women Marines Association Scholarship Program $5,000 3/31/2025 To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a direct descendant by blood, legal adoption, or stepchild of a Marine on active duty or
B) Be a sibling or a descendant of a sibling by blood, legal adoption, or stepchild of a Marine on active duty, or
who has served honorably in the United States Marine Corps, Regular or Reserve.
https://www.womenmarines.org/scholarships/
Azorean Maritime Heritage Scholarship $1,000 to $2,000 4/1/2025 This award is for deserving local high school seniors and first-time college applicants who will be pursuing undergraduate education. Our scholarships began as two modest book awards of $50 each. Thanks to the generosity of our members and donors, they have grown steadily over time. AMHS is committed to helping our Portuguese-American community’s youth achieve higher education and to growing our scholarship offerings over time. https://azoreanmaritimeheritagesociety.wildapricot.org/scholarships
Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc. 4,000 4/1/2025 This organization offers several scholarships for undergraduate students (including high school seniors who will be freshmen in the Fall), and graduate students who will be attending accredited colleges and universities. Scholarships are available for students majoring in Horticulture, Floriculture, Landscape design or architecture, Conservation, Forestry, agronomy, City planning, Environmental studies, Land management, Botany, Biology and allied subjects. Applicants must have maintained a legal residence in Massachusetts for at least one year, have a minimum "B" average (3.0 on a 4.0 scale), have good character, and have financial need. https://www.gcfm.org/gcfm-scholarships
Heavy Equipment Parts Express Scholarship $500 4/1/2025 A) Be in high school, college, or university.
B) Be at least 16 years of age on the day of the deadline
https://excavatorpartscalifornia.com/dozer
NEACAC Annual Essay Contest $1,000 or $2,0000 4/1/2025 This is an Annual Essay Contest for high school juniors and seniors (grades 11 and 12). High school juniors and seniors from NEACAC-member high schools in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont are invited to submit a 500-word essay on the following topic:

Describe a trusted mentor (counselor, teacher, coach, or peer) who has had the greatest impact on your decision to attend college.
How has this individual supported your educational goals?
Please reflect on their influence/effect on your college process.
https://www.neacac.org/essay-contest-information-application
Prince Henry Society of MA, Inc. - New Bedford Chapter Varies 4/1/2025 Graduating senior with some Portuguese descent seeking an undergraduate or associate degree from an accredited college or university who shall be a resident of the Greater New Bedford area.

Multiple awards available, some with specific eligibility requirements, as follows:
1. A parishioner in good standing of the Immaculate Conception Church.
2. A student from NBHS pursuing a law degree. Preference given to Boston University candidates.
3. Three scholarships are reserved for students pursuing a career in medicine.
4. A student, athlete, preference given to a NBHS soccer player.
5. A female student pursuing a career in education.
6. A student who attended the “Carlos Pacheco Elementary School” in New Bedford.
7. A student enrolled in a pre-dental program.
https://princehenrysociety.com/scholarship-application-2025/
Southcoast Health Ambassadors $1,500 4/1/2025 Scholarships are available for high-ranking high school seniors furthering their education in the healthcare field (healthcare is defined as any area of study related to the medical field). http://www.southcoast.org/southcoast-health-ambassadors-scholarships
The Enrique Goytizolo Scholarship $1,500 4/1/2025 Who Can Apply: Open to any graduating high school senior who resides in Fairhaven,
Massachusetts, and plans to matriculate to an accredited institution of higher learning in the
fall. Application Elements: Application form, three references as specified on the application, and
an essay of no more than 400 words focusing on Fairhaven, what the town means to the
applicant, and how that has impacted the applicant’s interest in Ĩuture studies.
https://www.historicalsocietyfairhaven.org/scholarship
The National Catholic College Admissions Association First-Year Scholarship Application 1,000 4/1/2025 The National CCAA First-Year Scholarship is awarded to 16 randomly selected students from various geographic regions who attend one of the 116 member institutions in fall 2025. The scholarship is a one-time, $1,000 award. http://www.catholiccollegesonline.org/students-parents/financial-aid/index.html
Top Nutrition Coaching Hero’s Legacy Scholarship $1,000 4/1/2025 Any high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who is a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident and the child of at least one parent who has served in the U.S. military may apply for this scholarship. https://www.topnutritioncoaching.com/blog/best-greens-powders#scholarship
Cape Verdean Recognition Scholarship 2025 Unknown 4/11/2025 The Cape Verdean Recognition Scholarship is awarded by the Cape Verdean Recognition Committee, Inc., established in 1973. The Scholarship is awarded to students in the greater New Bedford area who are graduating seniors planning to attend a regionally accredited college or university in Fall 2025 in a program of study leading to an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lx4R03gtFM0GRYK25IwvQes2jnKftflB/view?usp=drive_link
Nick Lindblad Memorial Scholarship $3,500 4/14/2025 This $3,500 award in memory of Nick Lindblad recognizes a student who has a love for music and has been involved musically throughout high school may apply for this scholarship To be eligible for the scholarship a student must be a graduating high school senior and have been involved in music throughout their high school career. https://bold.org/scholarships/nick-linblad-memorial-scholarship/
Christa Baptiste-Patterson Scholarship $500 4/15/2025 This scholarship is offered in memory of Christa Baptiste-Patterson who passed away in 1996. The scholarship committee continues to promote bone marrow drives and is offering scholarships to students striving to continue their education. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NTNuY0jHCMmBwUaXmJjwSX4u1VdwwHLT/view?usp=drive_link
Jack Terry Memorial Scholarship $3,000 4/15/2025 This scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Jack Terry by supporting students who have overcome hardships or adversity in their lives. Jack Terry was born in Poland in 1930, lost his entire family in the Holocaust and struggled to survive three Nazi Concentration Camps. At the end of the war, an American Army officer found Jack alone in the camp and arranged for him to come to the United States. Jack was then 15 years old, had no more than an elementary school education, and did not speak English. Yet, he worked hard through high school and college, became a geological engineer, and later went to medical school and became a psychoanalyst. He also served in the US Army, became an accomplished athlete, and was a beloved father and grandfather. Later in life, Jack devoted much of his time to sharing his story with students, spreading knowledge and hope.
Any high school senior who has at least a 3.0 GPA and limited resources to afford the cost of higher education may apply for this scholarship.
https://bold.org/scholarships/overcoming-adversity-jack-terry-memorial-scholarship/
Lyndsey Scott Coding+ Scholarship $12,000 4/15/2025 Major: Computer science
Education Level: High school senior & Undergraduate
Identification: LGBTQIA+, Women, and/or BIPOC
https://bold.org/scholarships/lyndsey-scott-coding-plus-scholarship/
Bethany Pacheco Brum Memorial Scholarship Not stated 4/17/2025 This scholarship is open to students who will be attending a University of Massachusetts campus in the fall. Applications are due to the main office at New Bedford High School. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NUTWB9Vdl65UBbDe4CyzXaqlEW2nZHRM/view?usp=drive_link
Jonathan Oliveira Memorial Scholarship not provided 4/17/2025 All graduating seniors who plan to enroll in college in the fall are eligible to apply for this award. Applications should be turned submitted to the NBHS Main Office. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LSmTl15Y9Dt89ZqYnKkX1WxWxK7XzGoK/view?usp=drive_link
M. Kerry Campbell Memorial Scholarship not provided 4/17/2025 This scholarship award is in memory of Mary Kerry Campbell, who was deeply passionate about theater, mental health, and equality for women and the LGBTQIA+ community. The award is intended to be given to a New Bedford High School student who plans to pursue a major and/or career in theater arts, the mental health field, or women’s and gender studies. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MzT-IW4QWe2BGyR6KgQXZBqo-ExZ-9sT/view?usp=drive_link
NBHS Class of 1960 Scholarship $1,000 4/17/2025 The NBHS Class of 1960 Fund will award an annual scholarship to a graduating senior who is a grandchild, or great-grandchild of a New Bedford High School Class of 1960 Alumni. Any Applicant who has at least one parent or (grand) who graduated from New Bedford High School any year may apply-preference is given to The Class of 1960. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MkXu2FtN8Cu2v9UURemk-bgIpi9o4UZF/view?usp=drive_link
NBHS Class of 1961 Scholarship not provided 4/17/2025 This award is for a graduating senior who will be attending college. Winners are selected on the basis of academic record, personal qualifications, financial need and other special circumstances. Applications should be turned in at the NBHS Main Office. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LTMFq2bnwYxjDNr9kIarFUD-jO-pz5e6/view?usp=drive_link
Learner Tutoring Mental Health Empowerment Scholarship $500 4/20/2025 Faces mental health challenges and/or advocates for mental health awareness. All high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply
https://www.learner.com/math-tutoring/algebra-1#algebra-scholarship
The Greater Southeastern Massachusetts Labor Council Scholarship $1,000 4/21/2025 High School Seniors living in Southeastern Massachusetts whose parents, legal guardian, aunts, uncles, or grandparents are members of a labor union affiliated with the GSMLC https://gsmlaborcouncil.org/scholarship
Mechanics Cooperative Bank $500-$1,500 4/25/2025 Applicants must attend an accredited high school in Bristol or Plymouth County. The applicant must subsequently graduate in good standing in the top thirty percent (30%) of their class. Applicants must be accepted to a two (2) or four (4) year, degree-granting college or university, including vocational and technical colleges accredited by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education or corresponding agencies of other states. All seniors who attend an accredited high school in the above-referenced counties are encouraged to apply regardless of gender, race, religion, national origin or banking relationship. Scholarships will be awarded based on scholastic ability, character, and extracurricular activities. Applicants must have participated in extracurricular activities for at least two (2) years. https://mechanics-coop.com/community-news/scholarships/
Shane Eric Martin Scholarship $2,500 4/25/2025 This award is in memory of Shane Eric Martin, an educator who passed away from pancreatic cancer at the age of 44. The scholarship is available to Acushnet seniors who attended the Albert F. Ford Middle School. Each awarded applicant will receive a $2,500 scholarship. The applicant must embody the attributes that the Shane Eric Martin Foundation stands for - letting your light shine and lifting up others. We will award a student who genuinely demonstrates the following qualities:
-Motivated and hardworking
-Shines kindness on all those they encounter
-Positive and supportive member of the community
-Maintains good grades and strives to excel in learning
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdvlxvinVDzjBunsGjtnj8kxdUClfsYWoVHJnjZUxoLRUQcg/viewform
E-waste Scholarship $1,000 4/30/2025 Open to high school, college, and graduate students who are U.S. citizens or legal residents
http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/ewaste-scholarship
Lift Parts Express Scholarship $500 4/30/2025 This award is for a current senior in High School and a legal resident of the United States who is enrolled or expected to be enrolled by the Fall of 2025. https://forkliftpartstexas.com/forkliftparts.php
New Bedford Chapter NSDAR 2025 Scholarship Application $500 4/30/2025 Applicants must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA or better.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L21M8XVnCASE58TZ006Eiy3Nnr6_Mmpl/view?usp=drive_link
Sara Scholarship $2,500 4/30/2025 This scholarship is open to seniors in high school who identify as female and demonstrate excellent character and active involvement with the sport of golf. https://www.sarascholarship.org/
CardsDirect Future Designer Scholarship $1,000 5/1/2025 Must be at least 17 years old and already accepted or enrolled in a postsecondary institution https://www.cardsdirect.com/scholarship
Domingos T. Silva Family Scholarship Fund unknown 5/1/2025 The Domingos T. Silva Family Scholarship awards scholarships to graduates of “any Secondary (High) School accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., located in New Bedford, Fairhaven, Freetown, Westport, Acushnet or Dartmouth, Massachusetts, or … of students who graduated from a similarly accredited High School located outside said communities, but who are themselves residents of these communities” and who are pursuing a four-year college degree. Assistance may be extended beyond a single year at the discretion of the scholarship committee.

Awards are based on: Financial Need & Scholastic Merit
https://www.gnbvt.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Domingos-T-Silva-Family-Scholarship.pdf
Jim's Team 4 Diabetes Foundation $500 5/16/2025 Jim’s Team 4 Diabetes Foundation offers College Scholarships for students with Type 1 Diabetes. The applicant must be a senior attending high school in the USA that will graduate in the year 2025.

As well, current undergraduate students from around the country that are enrolled at a four-year accredited college, university, technical, or trade school during the 2025 calendar year, are eligible to apply for a Scholarship award to help with expenses that can be applied towards their Diabetes equipment and supplies needed for school.

The physical and emotional trials of being a student with T1D are well documented. Managing such a chronic disease has inherent challenges, but having to prioritize that within the context of a college experience can be very difficult.

Our Foundation looks forward to recognizing students that are demonstrating the ability to not only successfully manage their personal diabetes care but are achieving great results with their school studies and activities in pursuit of their career dreams.
https://jimsteam4diabetes.org/student-scholarship/
College Mix Christian College Scholarship $3,500 5/31/2025 Students applying to the Christian Connector Scholarship must be current high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, or 2027) interested in attending a Christian university or college. https://christianconnector.com/collegemix_form.cfm?source=StudentScholarships
Challenge Yourself Scholarship/The Gold Law Firm $1,000 6/4/2025 The Gold Law Firm is honored to offer scholarship awards to freshmen who have spent their early education taking part in challenging skill-building activities such as Scouts, acting or theater, debate club, and speech. We believe that participation in and dedication to such activities greatly aid in a student’s development of integral leadership skills, confidence, and responsibility. Through The Gold Law Firm Challenge Yourself Scholarship, our team hopes to make educational opportunities more attainable for students who make an effort to improve as individuals both inside and outside the classroom. All eligible applicants must be planning to attend or have already enrolled in an accredited college or university as an incoming freshman. The student must also hold citizenship or permanent residency within the United States and be at least 17 years of age upon applying for the scholarship. https://www.thegoldlawfirm.net/scholarship
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program $1,000 6/10/2025 The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. https://abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.php
ExtremeTerrain’s Student Scholarships $2,500 6/15/2025 How to Apply: Write a 700–1,500 word essay describing why you feel it is important to maintain access to public lands for recreational use and how you plan to use your degree to advocate for the recreational use of public lands.
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors and college students who are pursuing a degree in biology or a related degree in environmental studies
https://www.extremeterrain.com/scholarships.html