Kansas American Legion Scholarships
$10,000
INTRODUCTION
Below are summaries of scholarship opportunities administered through The Kansas American Legion and related organizations. Each listing preserves the original award amounts, eligibility criteria, and special conditions.
HUGH A. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP
- Award: $500 grant.
- Eligible applicants: Kansas high school seniors and college freshmen or sophomores who demonstrate financial need and are enrolled in, or plan to enroll in, an approved junior college, college, university, or trade school in Kansas.
- Relationship requirement: Applicant must be the son or daughter of a veteran who has been a member of the Kansas American Legion and/or Legion Auxiliary for the...
INTRODUCTION
Below are summaries of scholarship opportunities administered through The Kansas American Legion and related organizations. Each listing preserves the original award amounts, eligibility criteria, and special conditions.
HUGH A. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP
- Award: $500 grant.
- Eligible applicants: Kansas high school seniors and college freshmen or sophomores who demonstrate financial need and are enrolled in, or plan to enroll in, an approved junior college, college, university, or trade school in Kansas.
- Relationship requirement: Applicant must be the son or daughter of a veteran who has been a member of the Kansas American Legion and/or Legion Auxiliary for the...
Ray A. Peacock Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction Cecil and Theresa Peacock established the Ray Anthony Peacock Scholarship Fund in memory of their son, Ray Anthony Peacock. Ray graduated from Burkeville High School in 1977 and had begun coursework at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. Tragically, he passed away later that same year. During his short life Ray distinguished himself through academic achievement and community involvement. Purpose The scholarship exists to support students who reflect Ray’s commitment to academic excellence and public service. It is intended for graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education, demonstrate strong writing ability, have a record of community or...
Introduction Cecil and Theresa Peacock established the Ray Anthony Peacock Scholarship Fund in memory of their son, Ray Anthony Peacock. Ray graduated from Burkeville High School in 1977 and had begun coursework at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. Tragically, he passed away later that same year. During his short life Ray distinguished himself through academic achievement and community involvement. Purpose The scholarship exists to support students who reflect Ray’s commitment to academic excellence and public service. It is intended for graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education, demonstrate strong writing ability, have a record of community or...
Denver Foundation Community Scholarship
$5,000
Overview
The Denver Foundation Community Scholarship was created to help first-generation college students from low-income backgrounds in pursuit of post-secondary education. Rooted in a commitment to racial equity, The Denver Foundation views education as a key pathway to changing students’ life trajectories and established this fund to support that goal.
Who is eligible
To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be the first in their immediate family to attend college (first-generation college student)
- Be planning to enroll in, or already enrolled at, a Colorado-accredited public post-secondary institution
- Demonstrate financial need by submitting the FAFSA, CAFSA, or by...
Overview
The Denver Foundation Community Scholarship was created to help first-generation college students from low-income backgrounds in pursuit of post-secondary education. Rooted in a commitment to racial equity, The Denver Foundation views education as a key pathway to changing students’ life trajectories and established this fund to support that goal.
Who is eligible
To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be the first in their immediate family to attend college (first-generation college student)
- Be planning to enroll in, or already enrolled at, a Colorado-accredited public post-secondary institution
- Demonstrate financial need by submitting the FAFSA, CAFSA, or by...
Illinois Real Estate Educational Foundation Scholarships
$2,000
Introduction
These awards are designed to support qualified individuals pursuing education that leads to careers in the real estate field. The Foundation expects that recipients, at some point in their professional lives, will give back to the fund that supported them. This ongoing support will help the scholarship program expand and provide similar opportunities to future students interested in real estate.
Available Scholarships and Award Amounts
- Gary L. Clayton Scholarship — $1,000
- Illinois Education and Training Grant — $100
- Illinois Diversity Real Estate Scholarship Program — $1,000
- Rich Port Scholarship — $300
- Academic Scholarships —...
Introduction
These awards are designed to support qualified individuals pursuing education that leads to careers in the real estate field. The Foundation expects that recipients, at some point in their professional lives, will give back to the fund that supported them. This ongoing support will help the scholarship program expand and provide similar opportunities to future students interested in real estate.
Available Scholarships and Award Amounts
- Gary L. Clayton Scholarship — $1,000
- Illinois Education and Training Grant — $100
- Illinois Diversity Real Estate Scholarship Program — $1,000
- Rich Port Scholarship — $300
- Academic Scholarships —...
Masonic Scholarship Fund of Missouri
$17,000
Introduction
Freemasons regard education as a cornerstone of our state’s and nation’s wellbeing. To support this belief, the Masonic Scholarship Fund of Missouri, Inc. awards multiple scholarships each year to qualified Missouri high school seniors.
Scholarships Available (Undergraduate)
Undergraduate applicants may be considered for the following awards:
- Masonic Merit Scholarship — $1,000 per year, renewable up to four consecutive years.
- Ruth Lutes Bachmann Scholarship — $1,000 per year, renewable up to four consecutive years. (For students pursuing nursing or teaching.)
- Samuel Smith Stewart Scholarship — $17,000 per year, renewable up to four consecutive years.
- Community College...
Introduction
Freemasons regard education as a cornerstone of our state’s and nation’s wellbeing. To support this belief, the Masonic Scholarship Fund of Missouri, Inc. awards multiple scholarships each year to qualified Missouri high school seniors.
Scholarships Available (Undergraduate)
Undergraduate applicants may be considered for the following awards:
- Masonic Merit Scholarship — $1,000 per year, renewable up to four consecutive years.
- Ruth Lutes Bachmann Scholarship — $1,000 per year, renewable up to four consecutive years. (For students pursuing nursing or teaching.)
- Samuel Smith Stewart Scholarship — $17,000 per year, renewable up to four consecutive years.
- Community College...
Arne Engebretsen Memorial Scholarship
$2,000
Overview
WMEF awards a single $2,000 scholarship to a Wisconsin high school senior who intends to enroll at a college or university located in Wisconsin and who will major in mathematics education or pursue a mathematics concentration aimed at the elementary or middle school levels.
Purpose and background
The Arne Engebretsen Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of Arne Engebretsen, a lifelong educator who devoted his career to raising the quality of mathematics instruction in Wisconsin, across the United States, and internationally. He was widely regarded as a master teacher, and his work strongly emphasized the use of technology in...
Overview
WMEF awards a single $2,000 scholarship to a Wisconsin high school senior who intends to enroll at a college or university located in Wisconsin and who will major in mathematics education or pursue a mathematics concentration aimed at the elementary or middle school levels.
Purpose and background
The Arne Engebretsen Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of Arne Engebretsen, a lifelong educator who devoted his career to raising the quality of mathematics instruction in Wisconsin, across the United States, and internationally. He was widely regarded as a master teacher, and his work strongly emphasized the use of technology in...
Sister Mary Petronia Van Straten Scholarship
$2,000
Overview
The Wisconsin Mathematics Education Foundation offers a $2,000 scholarship for students enrolled in a Wisconsin teacher education program majoring in Elementary or Secondary Education. Applicants must meet the eligibility rules below and submit the required materials by the deadline.
Eligibility
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a Wisconsin resident and be currently enrolled in a Wisconsin public or private teacher education program.
- Be pursuing a teacher preparation program (Elementary or Secondary Education major).
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, a course that includes instruction in teaching mathematics.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 (B...
Overview
The Wisconsin Mathematics Education Foundation offers a $2,000 scholarship for students enrolled in a Wisconsin teacher education program majoring in Elementary or Secondary Education. Applicants must meet the eligibility rules below and submit the required materials by the deadline.
Eligibility
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a Wisconsin resident and be currently enrolled in a Wisconsin public or private teacher education program.
- Be pursuing a teacher preparation program (Elementary or Secondary Education major).
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, a course that includes instruction in teaching mathematics.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 (B...
Sons of Italy Western Foundation Scholarships
$5,000
Sons of Italy Western Foundation is now accepting applications for scholarships for members of the high school Class of 2026.
Available award types
- Academic Awards: Scholarships for graduating high school seniors based on academic achievement.
- Italian Language Study Grants: Opportunities for graduating seniors to study Italian in Italy during the summer of 2026.
- Career Education Grants: Financial assistance for graduating seniors preparing for careers in skilled trades or vocational fields.
Award amounts
Aside from the Italian Language Study Grant, scholarship awards offered by the Western Foundation range from $500 to $5,000.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following...
Sons of Italy Western Foundation is now accepting applications for scholarships for members of the high school Class of 2026.
Available award types
- Academic Awards: Scholarships for graduating high school seniors based on academic achievement.
- Italian Language Study Grants: Opportunities for graduating seniors to study Italian in Italy during the summer of 2026.
- Career Education Grants: Financial assistance for graduating seniors preparing for careers in skilled trades or vocational fields.
Award amounts
Aside from the Italian Language Study Grant, scholarship awards offered by the Western Foundation range from $500 to $5,000.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following...
Joe Beirne Scholarship
$4,000
CWA Joe Beirne Foundation Scholarships — 2026–2027
Overview
- Sixteen partial college scholarships, each valued at $4,000, are available for the 2026–2027 academic year. Recipients are selected by lottery. Scholarship awards are renewable for a second year at the same amount, provided the student maintains satisfactory academic progress. Students enrolled part time (fewer than 12 credits) will receive one-half of the award.
Who is eligible
- Current Communications Workers of America (CWA) members and their spouses, children and grandchildren may apply. Eligibility also extends to dependents of laid-off, retired, or deceased CWA members.
- Applicants must be high school graduates...
CWA Joe Beirne Foundation Scholarships — 2026–2027
Overview
- Sixteen partial college scholarships, each valued at $4,000, are available for the 2026–2027 academic year. Recipients are selected by lottery. Scholarship awards are renewable for a second year at the same amount, provided the student maintains satisfactory academic progress. Students enrolled part time (fewer than 12 credits) will receive one-half of the award.
Who is eligible
- Current Communications Workers of America (CWA) members and their spouses, children and grandchildren may apply. Eligibility also extends to dependents of laid-off, retired, or deceased CWA members.
- Applicants must be high school graduates...
Sheet Metal Scholarships
$24,000
Introduction
Promoting education across the unionized segments of the sheet metal trades is essential to ensure members’ participation in a growing global economy. To further this goal, the Sheet Metal Workers’ International Scholarship Fund provides 34 scholarships of $6,000 per year*, renewable for up to four years for full-time undergraduate study at any accredited college or university. In addition, up to two awards may be reserved for students (or eligible dependents) pursuing undergraduate degrees in Mechanical Engineering or Architecture. These Mechanical Engineering and Architecture scholarships may be held for up to five years and pay $6,000 in year one and...
Introduction
Promoting education across the unionized segments of the sheet metal trades is essential to ensure members’ participation in a growing global economy. To further this goal, the Sheet Metal Workers’ International Scholarship Fund provides 34 scholarships of $6,000 per year*, renewable for up to four years for full-time undergraduate study at any accredited college or university. In addition, up to two awards may be reserved for students (or eligible dependents) pursuing undergraduate degrees in Mechanical Engineering or Architecture. These Mechanical Engineering and Architecture scholarships may be held for up to five years and pay $6,000 in year one and...
STEM Stars Actuarial Scholars Program
$20,000
Introduction The STEM Stars Actuarial Scholars Program is an initiative of The Actuarial Foundation designed to expand access for students strong in mathematics who are interested in actuarial careers. Selected scholars receive a $20,000 scholarship paid as $5,000 per year over four years, along with actuarial mentorship, exam study resources, hands-on in-person and virtual programming, exposure to internship and industry opportunities, and ongoing support throughout college. What the award includes - $20,000 total scholarship, disbursed as $5,000 each year for four years - Mentorship from professional actuaries - Resources to support actuarial exam preparation - Immersive experiences delivered both in-person...
Introduction The STEM Stars Actuarial Scholars Program is an initiative of The Actuarial Foundation designed to expand access for students strong in mathematics who are interested in actuarial careers. Selected scholars receive a $20,000 scholarship paid as $5,000 per year over four years, along with actuarial mentorship, exam study resources, hands-on in-person and virtual programming, exposure to internship and industry opportunities, and ongoing support throughout college. What the award includes - $20,000 total scholarship, disbursed as $5,000 each year for four years - Mentorship from professional actuaries - Resources to support actuarial exam preparation - Immersive experiences delivered both in-person...
Polish American Club of North Jersey Scholarship
$5,000
Introduction
The Polish American Club of North Jersey (PACNJ) Scholarships are available to eligible PACNJ members. Awards are distributed by the Kosciuszko Foundation on behalf of the PACNJ. PACNJ-funded awards support full-time study in the United States only.
Kosciuszko Foundation Tuition Scholarship
Separately, the Kosciuszko Foundation Tuition Scholarship provides assistance to U.S. students of Polish ancestry pursuing full‑time undergraduate or graduate studies. Award sizes range from $1,000 to $12,000. Funds from this program may be used for full‑time study at U.S. institutions and at English-language medical schools in Poland.
Limits, selection factors, and matching
- An individual may receive no...
Introduction
The Polish American Club of North Jersey (PACNJ) Scholarships are available to eligible PACNJ members. Awards are distributed by the Kosciuszko Foundation on behalf of the PACNJ. PACNJ-funded awards support full-time study in the United States only.
Kosciuszko Foundation Tuition Scholarship
Separately, the Kosciuszko Foundation Tuition Scholarship provides assistance to U.S. students of Polish ancestry pursuing full‑time undergraduate or graduate studies. Award sizes range from $1,000 to $12,000. Funds from this program may be used for full‑time study at U.S. institutions and at English-language medical schools in Poland.
Limits, selection factors, and matching
- An individual may receive no...
