A Better Financial Future Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: 1/31/2026
Applicant must be at least 7 years old at time of entry, be a resident of the 50 United States or District of Columbia. Employees and contractors of LeverEdge Association are ineligible to participate in the scholarship program.
https://smartercollege.org/scholarship-application/v102?utm_campaign=student_scholarships&utm_medium=scholarship_site&utm_source=partner
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 1/31/2026
Applicant must read Ayn Rand's novel Atlas Shrugged and compete in an essay contest.
https://aynrand.org/students/essay-contests/atlas-shrugged/
Cancer for College Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 1/31/2026
Applicant must personally have been diagnosed with cancer. Either attending or planning to attend an accredited college, university, trade school, or certificate-earning program located in the U.S. Applicant will attend as a full-time undergraduate student or at least part-time graduate student. Applicant's family's adjusted gross income (or applicant, if independent) for the most recent tax year must not exceed $150,000.
https://cfc.smapply.io/prog/cancer_for_college_scholarships_26-27_application/
The Mas Family Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 1/31/2026
Applicant must be born in Cuba or are of direct Cuban descent and must be enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university for the upcoming academic year while pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and should demonstrate leadership potential and involvement in community service activities.
https://masfamilyscholarships.org/apply
SSC Services for Education in Wisconsin Scholarship
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: 1/31/2026
Applicant must be a high school senior who will attend a university, college, or skilled trades school in the fall of 2026. Consideration will be given to the student's academic achievement and community service record.
https://sscserv.com/ssc-services-for-education-in-wisconsin-scholarship/
1 For 2 Education Foundation Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 2/1/2026
Applicant must be living in the U.S. and the college or university they attend must be located in the U.S. Candidate must provide proof of full-time student status and maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher.
https://www.1for2edu.com/scholarship/
AAUW Racine Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 2/2/2026
Applicant must be female and a resident of Racine County in Wisconsin attending any college or university. Applicant must be enrolled in either a two or four-year accredited degree granting institution as a full-time student. Beginning fall '26 semester will be enrolled as either junior or senior, or if a two-year program then in their second year. Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
https://racine-wi.aauw.net/student-scholarship-application/
Elks National Foundation Scholarship Programs
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: 2/2/2026
Applicant must be a child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchildren, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the Order on or before April 1, 2023, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2023, is eligible to apply. The Elk must have paid Lodge dues for the last two contiguous years through March 31, 2026. Great-grandchildren are not eligible. Applicant must be a high school senior.
https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/legacy.cfm#HowDoIApply
Forest County Potawatomi Foundation Scholarship Program
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 2/9/2026
Applicant must be a Wisconsin resident who is either seeking to enroll or is enrolled at an accredited Wisconsin Educational Institute.
https://www.fcpotawatomi.com/government/foundation/scholarship-opportunities/
Advocacy for the Underserved and Injured Scholarship
Deadline: 2/10/2026
Amount: $1,000
Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in the U.S. Also open to high schools seniors who have been accepted to an accredited college/university. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 0 scale.
https://lawyersforinjuryclaims.com/scholarship/
All-In Milwaukee Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 2/11/2026
Applicant must be a graduating senior (class of 2026) with a GPA 3.0 or higher, unweighted and cumulative through the 7th semester of high school. Family-adjust gross income qualifies the student for the minimum Pell Grant account to the guidelines listed here if eligible to apply for the FAFSA. If not eligible to apply for the FAFSA, family-AGI should still follow the guidelines listed. Applicant must be committed to enrolling full-time at an All-In Milwaukee University Partner (Marquette University is a partner). Applicant must be at least one of the following: a resident of the City of Milwaukee, attends a high school in the City of Milwaukee, and/or be a participant in an All-In Milwaukee Pathway Partner organization.
https://allinmilwaukee.org/scholarapplication/
Dell Scholars Program
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 2/15/2026
Applicant must be a high school senior participating in an approved college readiness program. Must plan to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year college or university right after high school, must be Pell Grant eligible, and must have at least a 2.4 GPA.
https://www.dellscholars.org/students/#program-overview
Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital Foundation Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 2/15/2026
Applicant must be a high school graduate or enrolled in a health-related academic program. Must demonstrate financial need, as well as demonstrate academic merit.
https://www.froedtert.com/menomoneefallsfoundation/scholarship
Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee (HPGM) Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 2/15/2026
Applicant must be pursuing a 2-year, undergraduate, or graduate degree at a Wisconsin college or university. Preference for students who have shown commitment to supporting the Latino community. Must be in good academic standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
https://hpgm.memberclicks.net/2026-scholarship-program
AIAA and Club for the Future's Resilient Student Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 2/16/2026
Applicant must be currently enrolled as a high school senior intending to pursue a STEM degree at a college, university, or technical institution. Must be attending a U.S. institution in the fall and should demonstrate financial need.
https://aiaa.org/get-involved/k-12-students/scholarships/club-for-the-future-scholarship/
The Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 2/20/2026
Applicant must currently be in high school and is going to a two-year or four-year college, must be a U.S. citizen. Applicant must provide documentation that relates to promoting vegetarianism and/or veganism in high school and/or community and three recommendation letters.
https://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm
The Dream.US National Scholarship Program
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 2/28/2026
Applicant must be a first-generation immigrant student who is currently undocumented with or without DACA or TPS and came to the U.S. before November 1, 2020. Must have entered the U.S. before the age of 16 and have continuously lived in the U.S. since then and also have significant unmet financial need (If receiving Federal Pell Grant, you are not eligible for this scholarship). Applicant must have graduated or will graduate from a U.S. high school before the fall of 2026 with a minimum 2.5 GPA, and intends to enroll full-time in an associate or bachelor's degree program.
https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/
ACS Catalyst Scholarship
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: 3/1/2026
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or a current undergraduate student for the 2026-27 school year. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Must demonstrate high academic achievement in chemistry or science, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need.
https://www.acs.org/funding/scholarships-fellowships/catalyst-scholarship.html
National Italian American Foundation Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 3/1/2026
Applicant must have an active NIAF membership, including a parent, guardian, or grandparent's membership. Applicant must be enrolled in a U.S. accredited institution of higher education on a full-time basis for the fall '26 semester. Applicant must have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Applicant must demonstrate a commitment to or interest in Italian culture and heritage.
https://www.niaf.org/programs/scholarships/
PNW 2026 Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: 3/1/2026
Applicant must be a high school senior, college freshman, sophomore, or junior and plan to enroll or are currently enrolled in a 4-year bachelor's degree program. A career interest in retail and commercial real estate is preferred.
https://pnwretailgroup.com/scholarship/
SHRM Jack Schoemer Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 3/1/2026
Applicant must be a Sheboygan, Calumet, Fond Du Lac, Ozaukee, or Manitowoc County resident. Applicant must be a senior in high school or entering the second year or higher at an accredited post-secondary institution as a full-time student. Applicant must have a declared major or emphasis in human resources management or business major with an emphasis on human resources management (or intend to if not already accepted into the program).
Click here for more information and application.
Wings Over America Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: 3/1/2026
Applicant must be dependent children or spouses of active duty, retired, honorably discharged, or deceased Enlisted or Officer U.S. Navy personnel who serves or have served in the U.S. Navy Aviation.
https://woasf.org/app
James R. & Geraldine F. Bertelsen Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 3/4/2026
Applicant must have resided in Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos or Encinitas, CA for a minimum of one full year. Applicant must be practicing Roman Catholics who are: graduating high school seniors with a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.3 and will attend a four-year Roman Catholic college or university in the U.S. Or, be a student who is currently enrolled in a Roman Catholic college or university in the U.S. with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Students in their senior year of college, who will graduate early and not complete a full academic year are ineligible.
Please click here for the application.
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 3/5/2026
Applicant must be a citizen or national of the U.S., an undergraduate student in good standing at an accredited institution of higher education in the U.S., and receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of the study abroad program. Proof of program acceptance is required.
https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/applicants/application-overview/
Nabi Nicole Grant Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 3/8/2026
Applicant must be a current high school, undergraduate, or graduate student who is an underrepresented minority with financial need.
https://bold.org/scholarships/nabi-nicole-grant-memorial-scholarship/#ref=best-scholarships
Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA) Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 3/12/2026
Applicant must be a federal employee, or can be a child, step-child, legal dependent, or spouse of a federal employee. The federal employee must be a full- or part-time permanent employee with at least three years of federal service.
https://feea.org/our-programs/scholarships/#scholar
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Foundation Scholarship for Future CPAs
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 3/15/2026
Applicant must be enrolling as a full-time undergraduate or full-time graduate student for 2026-27. Applicant must demonstrate financial need and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicant must be planning to pursue the CPA licensure but not presently be a CPA. Must be an AICPA Student Affiliate member and be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
https://www.thiswaytocpa.com/education/aicpa-legacy-scholarships/future-cpas-scholarship/?ls=1
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Foundation Two-Year Transfer Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: 3/15/2026
Applicant must be currently completing courses at a two-year college/university and planning to transfer with a declared intent to major in accounting or an accounting-related field at a four-year college/university during 2026. Applicant must demonstrate financial need and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicant must be planning to pursue the CPA licensure but not presently be a CPA. Must enroll as a full-time undergraduate student beginning fall 2026 in a business and/or accounting program. Must be an AICPA Student Affiliate member and be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
https://www.thiswaytocpa.com/education/aicpa-legacy-scholarships/aicpa-foundation-two-year-transfer-scholarship/?ls=1
Enchanted Fairies Edu Fund
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 3/15/2026
Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student in the U.S. No minimum GPA, no essay required.
https://enchantedfairiesedufund.com/about-fund/
GFWC-WI Lakeshore District 2026 Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: 3/15/2026
Applicant must be a resident of Milwaukee or Ozaukee County except for a child or grandchild of an active GFWC-WI Lakeshore District member. Must be either a freshman, sophomore, or junior in an accredited four-year college, a first-year student in a community/technical college, or a student in an accelerated program leading to a bachelor's degree at an accredited four-year college.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyasLhWbE3dA4zoUZWnPmTW4mlCG4HH1xqxeCMVNrFPy4xWg/viewform?pli=1
Goostree Law Group Bright Futures Scholarship
Deadline: 3/16/2026
Amount: $1,000
Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA, must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, enrolled at an accredit college or university for the spring 2026 semester. Applicant must have a need for financial assistance.
https://www.familydivorcelaw.com/scholarship
Brian C. Jensen Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 3/20/2026
Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited U.S. institution.
https://briancjensenscholarship.com/apply-now/
EWI Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 3/31/2026
Applicant must be past high school age and entering a college, university, or trade school and/ore the workforce for the first time. Applicant must complete a FAFSA and reside within boundaries of a participating EWI Chapter. Must legally reside within the country for which the applicant is applying.
https://www.ewimilwaukee.org/adult-students-in-scholastic-transition-asist
P. Buckley Moss Endowed Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 3/31/2026
Applicant must have a verified language-related learning difference, be a graduating high school senior, verified financial need, acceptance to an accredited four-year college or university or two-year community college in the U.S., and be pursuing a career in a visual arts field with art classes taken each semester.
https://www.mossfoundation.org/scholarships/
ERLY Scholarship
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: 4/15/2026
Applicant must provide accurate demographic and contact inform and submit a response to the required essay prompt.
https://itserly.com/pages/erly-scholarship
The Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: 4/15/2026
Applicant must be a classical instrumentalist, vocalist, or composer (ages 8-18) who are full-time elementary, middle, or high school students, and have not yet entered college. Applicant must have strong musical ability and a willingness to participate in their Learning and Media Lab Fellowship. This is a need-based award, applicant must provide evidence of a family income unable to meet the costs of the student's musical pursuits. Applicant must demonstrate a strong commitment to learning and creativity, as well as drive, initiative, and a commitment to giving back to the community.
https://fromthetop.org/apply/jack-kent-cooke-young-artist-award/#Eligibility
American Foreign Service Association Financial Aid Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 4/17/2026
Applicant must be a current high school senior planning to enroll or a student currently enrolled in a full-time post-secondary education program. Must be a dependent child of a Foreign Service employee who is an American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) member. Must have minimum GPA of 2.75 and demonstrate financial need.
https://afsa.org/summary-programs
National Center for Learning Disabilities: Anne Ford Scholarship 2026
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: 5/5/2026
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who will enroll in a full-time bachelor's degree in the fall. Must have a documented learning disability.
https://ncld.org/scholarships-awards/anne-ford-scholarship/
Lisa Michelle Memorial Fund
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 5/31/2026
Applicant must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen enrolled in a college or university. Applicant must show proof of enrollment and proof of minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA. Applicant must have had a parent or guardian, grandparent, sibling, and/or spouse who passed away due to substance abuse. Must have written verification that this was the cause of death.
https://thelmmfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/fall-2026-scholarship-application.pdf
SwipeSolutions Financial Futures Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 5/31/2026
Applicant must be currently enrolled or accepted to an accredited U.S. college or university. Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
https://swipesolutions.com/scholarship/
BigSun Athletics Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: 6/19/2026
All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in or the capacity in which they participate. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute.
https://www.bigsunathletics.com/
MPOWER Financing Monthly Scholarship
Amount: Up to $2,000
Deadline: Monthly
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/
Innovation in Education scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: Monthly
To be eligible, students must be currently enrolled in high school or college, have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (or the equivalent) and must be a citizen of, permanent resident of, or hold a valid student visa in the United States or Canada.
https://www.latutors123.com/scholarships/innovation-in-education/
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
Deadline: Varies
Amount: Varies
Several fellowships are available.
https://www.si.edu/ofi
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 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.
https://1strcf.org/scholarship/
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.
https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/specialty-careers/medical/amedd-scholarship
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