Private scholarship opportunities

Private outside scholarships are facilitated through the Office of Student Financial Aid and outside organizations. Spanning a variety of different disciplines, students should be aware that private offerings have different application requirements, deadlines and qualifications.

Students must report all outside scholarships from sources other than the federal, state and university programs. Need-based aid may be reduced when a student receives a combination of need based aid and outside scholarships that exceed their financial need. In addition, a reduction of merit awards may occur if the total of all tuition-specific awards exceeds the total cost of tuition or if the value of all awards (including the outside scholarships) exceeds the total cost of attendance. If you have any questions, please see the Award Information Guide

The following lists are by no means exhaustive, but offer many unique scholarship opportunities across various areas of study. To research other scholarship opportunities, please visit these websites.

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Business

There are no business scholarship opportunities available at this time.

Dental

The F. Edward Hebert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program
Amount:  Full-tuition and monthly stipend
Deadline:  No Deadline

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, be enrolled full-time and qualify to become a commissioned officer.  Student must be pursuing an advanced degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, psychiatric nursing, optometry or psychology.  The U.S. Army Medical Department will pay 100 percent of tuition for a graduate-level health care degree and a $2,000 monthly stipend.  Recipient is obligated to serve one year of active duty for every year the scholarship is received.
www.goarmy.com

Engineering

Universities Space Research Association Scholarships
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: 8/19/2023

Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student at a four-year university pursuing a degree in science or engineering including life science, or science education with application to fields of space science or aerospace engineering.  Student must be within 2 years of earning B.S. or B.A in a space related filed of science or engineering, including life science and science education with application to fields in space science or aerospace engineering. Applicants must have a Cumulative GPA of 3.50 or greater.  Applicants must be US citizens or lawful Permanent Residents.
https://www.hou.usra.edu/usra_scholarships/application/

American Public Works Association Southwest Branch Scholarship
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: 8/31/2023

Students attending an accredited university whose major course of study encompasses the field of Civil or Environmental Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Public Works Administration, or other programs within the public works field are eligible. Candidates must reside or be employed within the geographic boundaries of the APWA Southwest Branch of the Chicago Metro Chapter or be an immediate family member that lives within the southwest branch limits. This area includes the entire counties of, Grundy, Kankakee, and Will and the area in Cook County South of 95th Street. No other areas will be considered. Financial need is only one of the many criteria to be reviewed in determining the best qualified recipients.

American Public Works Association Southwest Branch Scholarship Application

Richard E. Merwin Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 9/30/2023

Open to undergraduate and graduate students in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or a well-defined computer related field who are active members of the IEEE Computer Society student branch or chapter.  Applicant must have a minimum GPA of at least 2.5.
https://www.computer.org/volunteering/awards/scholarships/merwin

Chicagoland Construction Scholarship Foundation
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: 12/26/2023

Applicants must: be majoring in construction management, construction engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related engineering field; and be college sophomores or juniors at the time of application. Junior-level applicants MUST have one full year of coursework remaining at start of next year's Fall term; have attended high school in the Chicagoland region; be enrolled as a full-time student; be a U.S. citizen or document permanent resident; and attending one of the accredited, approved schools.  
https://my.reviewr.com/s2/site/2023_Chicagoland_Construction_Scholarship_Application

RevPart STEM Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 12/31/2023

Applicant must planning to attend an accredited college and must be pursuing a career in one of the following, Science, Technology, Engineering or Math to qualify for the RevPart scholarship. And must be planning to attend a College in the United States.
https://revpart.com/scholarship/

Graduate Students

Richard E. Merwin Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 9/30/2023

Open to undergraduate and graduate students in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or a well-defined computer related field who are active members of the IEEE Computer Society student branch or chapter.  Applicant must have a minimum GPA of at least 2.5.
https://www.computer.org/volunteering/awards/scholarships/merwin

Health Care

Richard E. Merwin Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 9/30/2023

Open to undergraduate and graduate students in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or a well-defined computer related field who are active members of the IEEE Computer Society student branch or chapter.  Applicant must have a minimum GPA of at least 2.5.
https://www.computer.org/volunteering/awards/scholarships/merwin 

RevPart STEM Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 12/31/2023

Applicant must planning to attend an accredited college and must be pursuing a career in one of the following, Science, Technology, Engineering or Math to qualify for the RevPart scholarship. And must be planning to attend a College in the United States.
https://revpart.com/scholarship/

American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Amount:  $2,500
Deadline:  Quarterly

The scholarship is open to nursing students enrolled in a baccalaureate, master's or doctoral degree program in nursing with a GPA of 3.25 or higher. 
www.aftercollege.com

Navy Nurse Candidate Program
Amount:  Up to $34,000
Deadline: No deadline

Undergraduate nursing students have the opportunity to earn up to $34,000 while completing their BSN Nursing degree.  Participants would have a guaranteed job as a Nurse immediately after receiving BSN.  For more information, contact Chief Alvin Miles at (847) 513-2687 or Alvin.l.miles@navy.mil or Chief Bradley Beckman at (847) 562-6518 or Bradley.beckman@navy.mil.

Scholarships for Nursing Students
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Ongoing

Multiple scholarship listings are posted on the following website.
https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/degrees/nursing-programs/scholarships/

Law

The Blanch Law Firm Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: Ongoing

Application is open to all students.
https://www.theblanchlawfirm.com/the-blanch-law-firm-scholarship-award/

Teacher Education

There are no teacher education scholarship opportunities available at this time.

Miscellaneous

Universities Space Research Association Scholarships
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: 8/19/2023

Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student at a four-year university pursuing a degree in science or engineering including life science, or science education with application to fields of space science or aerospace engineering.  Student must be within 2 years of earning B.S. or B.A in a space related filed of science or engineering, including life science and science education with application to fields in space science or aerospace engineering. Applicants must have a Cumulative GPA of 3.50 or greater.  Applicants must be US citizens or lawful Permanent Residents.
https://www.hou.usra.edu/usra_scholarships/application/

Brewers Allan H. Selig Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: 8/21/2023

Open to class of 2023 high school seniors from the state of Wisconsin. 
https://www.mlb.com/brewers/foundation/programs/scholarships

Brewers Players/Coaches Scholarship Program
Amount: $1000-$2,500
Deadline: 8/21/2023

Open to students who plan to attend or are currently attending a college or university in Wisconsin.
https://www.mlb.com/brewers/foundation/programs/scholarships

Arctic Physical Therapy Fairbanks
Amount: $500
Deadline: 8/31/2023

Applicant must be e attending college or university no later than January of 2024. Be attending college or university on a full-time basis by January of 2024. Have achieved a GPA of 3.0 or greater during their last academic year and be a U.S. or Canadian resident.
https://physicaltherapyfairbanks.com/physical_therapy_fairbanks.php

Clubs of America Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline: 8/31/2023

Applicant may be any current student enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
www.greatclubs.com/scholarship-award-for-career-success.asp

American Public Works Association Southwest Branch Scholarship
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: 8/31/2023

Students attending an accredited university whose major course of study encompasses the field of Civil or Environmental Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Public Works Administration, or other programs within the public works field are eligible. Candidates must reside or be employed within the geographic boundaries of the APWA Southwest Branch of the Chicago Metro Chapter or be an immediate family member that lives within the southwest branch limits. This area includes the entire counties of, Grundy, Kankakee, and Will and the area in Cook County South of 95th Street. No other areas will be considered. Financial need is only one of the many criteria to be reviewed in determining the best qualified recipients.
American Public Works Association Southwest Branch Scholarship

Neal Davis Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 9/16/2023

Applicant may be any U.S. resident or resident alien who is registered at a U.S. college or university. 
www.nealdavislaw.com/students/scholarships/

Goostree Law Group Bright Futures Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: 9/28/2023

Applicant must have a need for financial assistance, with an annual household income of less than $75,000. Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher in your most recently completed academic semester. Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States and be enrolled at an accredited college or university for the Fall 2023 semester.
https://www.familydivorcelaw.com/scholarship

Chicagoland Construction Scholarship Foundation
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: 12/26/2023

Applicants must: be majoring in construction management, construction engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related engineering field; and be college sophomores or juniors at the time of application. Junior-level applicants MUST have one full year of coursework remaining at start of next year's Fall term; have attended high school in the Chicagoland region; be enrolled as a full-time student; be a U.S. citizen or document permanent resident; and attending one of the accredited, approved schools.  
https://my.reviewr.com/s2/site/2023_Chicagoland_Construction_Scholarship_Application

RevPart STEM Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 12/31/2023

Applicant must planning to attend an accredited college and must be pursuing a career in one of the following, Science, Technology, Engineering or Math to qualify for the RevPart scholarship. And must be planning to attend a College in the United States.
https://revpart.com/scholarship/

MPOWER Financing Monthly Scholarship
Amount: Up to $2,000
Deadline: Monthl
y

Applicant must be admitted to, or enrolled in, a full-time degree program at a U.S. or Canadian school that MPOWER supports, and be an international student permitted to legally study in the U.S. or Canada, as applicable. 
https://www.mpowerfinancing.com/scholarships/monthly-scholarships

Courage to Grow Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: Monthly

Applicant must be a junior or senior high school or college student with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
http://couragetogrowscholarship.com/

James "Rhio" O'Connor Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Monthly

Applicant may be any student enrolled in college.
http://survivingmesothelioma.com

SchoolTutoring Academy College Scholarship
Amount:  $500
Deadline:  Monthly

Applicant may be any graduating high school senior, or a current college freshman, sophomore or junior between the ages of 16 and 22.

http://schooltutoring.com

Illustrators of the Future Contest
Amount: $500 - $1,000
Deadline: Quarterly

Open to new and amateur science fiction and fantasy artists.
www.writersofthefuture.com

OMAP's Health Care Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: Quarterly

Applicant must be at least 18 years of age, a U.S. citizen and enrolled in a Health Care related field.
www.onlinemedicalassistantprograms.net/health-care-scholarship/

OppU Achievers Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: Quarterly

Applicant may be any U.S. citizen who is enrolled full or part-time in a college, university or trade school with a 3.0 GPA.
www.opploans.com/scholarship/

Tobacco-Free Life Academic Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  Quarterly

Applicant may be any undergraduate or graduate student aged 18 years or older who is accepted or enrolled in a U.S. college or university.

https://tobaccofreelife.org

Writers of the Future Contest
Amount: $500 - $1,000
Deadline: Quarterly

Open to new and amateur writers of new short stories or novelettes of science fiction or fantasy.
www.writersofthefuture.com

DoSomething.org Scholarships
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: Varies

DoSomething.org offers entry into various scholarship drawings throughout the year for participating in campaigns. Applicant may be a high school or college student age 26 years or younger.
www.dosomething.org

Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies

Several scholarships available to high school seniors from the Winnebago County, Wisconsin. Deadlines for the scholarships vary throughout the year.
http://oshkoshareacf.org

Scholarships for Minority Students
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies

Various scholarships are available to undergraduate and graduate students from different backgrounds.

https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/financial-aid-for-minorities/

Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Programs
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies

Several fellowships are available.
www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-opportunities/

The Advocacy Training for Interns Program
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: No deadline

Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student studying in the field of law who has an interest in helping others, has a passion for participating and improving the practice of law and dispute resolution and is highly motivated.
www.peopleclaim.com

Great Lakes Hemophilia Foundation Education Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: No deadline

This scholarship provides funding assistance for tuition and enrollment fees relevant to continuing education in a non-traditional or non-degree format for members of the Wisconsin bleeding disorder community. It is intended to enable people affected by bleeding disorders, or their immediate family members, to enhance career advancement. This program not only targets individuals with bleeding disorders, but also parents of young children and spouses of individuals with bleeding disorders. Applicants must be a Wisconsin resident or attend a Wisconsin Hemophilia Treatment Center.
www.glhf.org

National Law Enforcement and Firefighters Children's Foundation
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: No deadline

Applicants must be a child of a law enforcement agent/officer or firefighter who lost his/her life or was permanently disabled in the line of duty. Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree, certificate or diploma at any accredited college, university or technical institution in the U.S. Candidates must be registered as a full-time student during the entire academic year and maintain a 2.5 GPA out of a 4.0 scale. Applicants must reside and attend school in the U.S.
http://www.nleafcf.org

Nuclear Propulsion Naval Officer Candidate Program
Amount: $4,200 per month
Deadline:  No Deadline

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a college sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student with a minimum 3.0 GPA.  All majors eligible with one year of Calculus and one year of Calculus Based Physics.  $15,000 sign-on bonus for select positions.  For more information contact Andrew Dzyuba at (224) 224-4912 or andrew.dzyuba@navy.mil.

Standout Student College Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: No deadline

Applicant must be a current high school senior that intends to enroll full-time at a four-year college and who has a minimum GPA of 2.0. The student must engage in some kind of activity that other teenagers don't typically do.
www.collegepeas.com

The F. Edward Hebert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program
Amount: Full Tuition and Monthly Stipend
Deadline: No Deadline

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, be enrolled full-time and qualify to become a commissioned officer. Student must be pursuing an advanced degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, psychiatric nursing, optometry or psychology. The U.S. Army Medical Department will pay 100 percent of tuition for a graduate-level health care degree and a $2,000 monthly stipend. Recipient is obligated to serve one year of active duty for every year the scholarship is received.
www.goarmy.com/amedd/education/hpsp.html

Three Sentence Essay Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: No Deadline

Applicant may be any U.S. high school or college student age 16 years or older.
www.shmoop.com/college/zinch-three-sentence-essay-scholarship.html