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Journalism • For Gay students • For Bisexual students • For Lesbian students • For Queer students • For Transgender students
The Al Neuharth Award honors innovative investigative journalism by NLGJA members, with a prize of $250+. Join to apply.
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New York • Social Sciences
Undergraduate students in CUNY/SUNY can win a $250 award for the best paper on LGBTQ+ experiences. Apply now!
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For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students
CUNY Graduate Student Paper Award offers $250 for the best paper on LGBTQ+ topics. Open to all CUNY graduate students. Apply now!
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California • Utah • STEM • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Technology • IT/Information Technology • Health/Medical Technology • Chemistry • Physics • Astronomy • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • Cybersecurity • Energy • High school • Freshmen
Edwards Lifesciences offers a $2,500 scholarship for high school seniors in STEM fields from select regions. Apply now!
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Medicine • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • For Women • For Trans Woman students • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
LGBTQ Leadership Scholarships offer $5,000 awards to female medical students showing leadership in the LGBTQ community.
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New York • Education • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school
The Whelan Foundation offers a $20,000 scholarship for Long Island seniors pursuing degrees in Special Education and related fields.
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California • High school • Freshmen
The Bay Area All-Star Scholarship offers $5,000 to college-bound seniors with leadership qualities and a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
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Washington • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The American Indian Endowed Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for students with ties to Washington State tribes. Apply now!
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Music • Business Administration • Marketing • Communications • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Your Future Is Now Scholarship awards $10,000 to HBCU students pursuing degrees in music or business-related fields.
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California • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Business (MBA) • Energy • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
PG&E offers scholarships up to $3,000 for California students with a 3.0 GPA. Open to high school seniors and undergraduates.
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For students with disabilities • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Mary P. Oenslager Awards offer up to $6,000 for blind or visually impaired students with a Learning Ally subscription.
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High school
The Marion Huber Learning Through Listening Awards offer up to $6,000 for high school seniors with learning disabilities pursuing further education.
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For students with disabilities • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Baer Reintegration Scholarship supports U.S. students with mental health disorders, offering up to $250 for rehabilitation efforts.
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Nuclear Engineering • Science • Engineering • Graduate Students
The John Randall Scholarship offers $5,000 to graduate students in nuclear science or engineering. ANS membership and sponsorship required.
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Florida • For Christian students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Alexander Christian Foundation Scholarship supports Florida church members pursuing Christian education. Award: $250+. Apply with essay & recommendations.
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Nuclear Engineering • Physics
The Alan F. Henry/Paul A. Greebler Scholarship offers $3,500 for U.S. graduate students in reactor physics, requiring sponsorship and an essay.
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Nuclear Engineering • Graduate Students
The Everitt P. Blizard Memorial Scholarship offers $3,000 for graduate students in nuclear science or engineering, requiring sponsorship and essays.
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Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Environmental Science • Geological & Earth Sciences • Materials Science • Science • Technology • Mathematics • Nuclear Engineering • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen • Sophomores
Undergraduate Scholarships for nuclear science students. $2,000 award for juniors/seniors who are ANS members. Essay and recommendation required.
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Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The John And Muriel Landis Scholarship offers $5,000 for students pursuing nuclear science or engineering with financial need.
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Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Regina B. Shearn Scholarship offers $2,000 to Alpha Phi Sigma members based on academics, leadership, and service.
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High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scholarship for pediatric cancer survivors under 25. $5,000 award for high school seniors or undergrads with a 2.5 GPA. Apply now!
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High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Cta Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for dependent children of CTA members. Requires essay and references.
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Education • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • Graduate Students • Seniors • Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores
The L. Gordon Bittle Memorial Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for SCTA members pursuing public education. Requires essay and references.
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California
Apply for the CTA Scholarship for California Teachers Association members. Up to $5,000 awarded for high GPA and essay submission.
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American Studies • History • Graduate Students
The Michael Kraus Research Grant supports American colonial history projects with awards up to $800 for AHA members.
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Difficult scholarships are often very competitive, with many applicants vying for a limited number of awards. This competition can be intense, so it's crucial to present a strong application.
Some difficult scholarships may require interviews as part of the selection process, especially if they are highly competitive. It's important to prepare for potential interviews by practicing common questions and articulating your goals.
To apply for difficult scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, submit required documents such as transcripts and letters of recommendation, and sometimes write essays or personal statements. Check the specific application process for each scholarship.
To increase your chances, focus on maintaining a strong academic record, getting involved in extracurricular activities, crafting a compelling personal statement, and ensuring that your application is complete and submitted on time.
Many difficult scholarships do require a high GPA, as they are competitive and seek to reward students with strong academic records. However, some may consider other factors such as leadership or community service.
Eligibility criteria for difficult scholarships can vary widely but often include academic performance, specific fields of study, extracurricular involvement, and sometimes demographic factors. Always check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
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