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Natural Resources Management • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Hazen and Sawyer Scholarship offers $5,000 to graduate candidates committed to advancing water solutions. Essay and recommendations required.
Deadline:
December 19, 2025
Graduate Students
The American Water Scholarship awards $5,000 to graduate students pursuing careers in the water industry. Apply now!
Deadline:
December 19, 2025
For Black and/or African American students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Better Brothers LA Scholarship offers $500 to $5,000 for Black LGBTQ+ youth to support their college education. Apply online!
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
Charlotte County • Collier County • Glades County • Hendry County • Lee County • Florida • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation offers over $1.15M in scholarships annually to local students with a single application process.
Deadline:
January 14, 2026
Noble County • Indiana • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation of Noble County offers scholarships up to $5,000 for local students based on merit, need, and activities.
Deadline:
January 16, 2026
Daviess County • Gibson County • Knox County • Perry County • Pike County • Posey County • Spencer County • Vanderburgh County • Warrick County • Indiana • Freshmen
Gibson County Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $6,000 for local graduating seniors. Apply now!
Deadline:
January 20, 2026
Business (MBA) • Finance • Communications • Public Relations • Economics • Marketing • Political Science/Government • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Two $5,000 Raftelis Leadership Scholarships support students aiming to solve local government and water utility challenges.
Deadline:
December 19, 2025
Kent County • New Castle County • Atlantic County • Burlington County • Camden County • Cape May County • Cumberland County • Gloucester County • Mercer County • Salem County • Berks County • Bucks County • Chester County • Delaware County • Lehigh County • Montgomery County • Northampton County • Philadelphia County • Delaware • New Jersey • Pennsylvania • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
Dunkin' Donuts offers $5,000 scholarships for eligible high school seniors and undergraduates in select counties in PA, NJ, and DE.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Architecture • Urban Design • Geological & Earth Sciences • Environmental Science
CDM Smith offers $7,500 scholarships for engineering students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Apply now to pursue your dreams!
Deadline:
April 18, 2025
For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen
The Citizens Helping Citizens Scholarship offers $5,000 awards to high school seniors with financial need and a minimum GPA of 2.75.
Deadline:
May 13, 2025
Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The 'Pass the Torch' Teacher Scholarships provide $10,000 for aspiring K-12 educators. Apply with an essay and video!
Deadline:
July 31, 2025
Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Biology • Chemistry • Climate Sciences • Energy • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Horticulture • Information Sciences • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Marine Biology/Sciences • Mathematics • Music • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Engineering • Aerospace • Mechanical • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The USRA Distinguished Undergraduate Awards offer up to $5,000 for students in sciences or engineering with a focus on space research.
Deadline:
August 7, 2025
Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Claes Nobel Legacy Awards provide $5,000 to students with a 3.5 GPA who exemplify leadership and NSHSS values.
Deadline:
October 10, 2025
Oklahoma • Freshmen
Oklahoma Hall of Fame Scholarship offers $6,000 for high school seniors attending Oklahoma colleges. Apply now!
Deadline:
October 18, 2025
Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Science • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores
Annual $5,000 Frank M. Coda Scholarships for undergraduate engineering students pursuing HVAC&R degrees. GPA and recommendations required.
Deadline:
December 1, 2025
Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Education • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Mental Health • Public Health • Theatre/Performing Arts • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Deloris Carter Hampton Scholarship supports women of color in LGBTQ activism pursuing degrees in education, women's health, or dance.
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
Civil Engineering • Urban Design • Construction Engineering • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Finance • Accounting • IT/Information Technology • Business Administration • Management • Marketing • Communications • Operations Management • Transportation/Logistics • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association offers $5,000 scholarships for students in transportation-related fields.
Deadline:
April 19, 2025
Hospitality • Management • For Women • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The NEWH Women Leaders scholarship awards $5,000 to female hospitality students with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
June 21, 2025
Hospitality • Interior Design • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The NEWH Clifford R. Tuttle Scholarship awards $5,000 to Interior Design students focused on hospitality. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
June 21, 2025
Hospitality • Management • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The NEWH BrandED scholarship awards $7,500 to hospitality management students with a 3.0 GPA and financial need. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
June 21, 2025
The National Rice Month Scholarship offers $2,000 to $5,000 for high school seniors creating a video about U.S.-grown rice.
Deadline:
October 15, 2025
Ohio • Kentucky • Interior Design • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Architecture • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
NEWH Cincinnati Region offers up to $5,000 scholarships for students in hospitality fields with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
November 1, 2025
Service • Military • Washington • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Need-based scholarship for spouses/children of injured Washington workers, offering up to $6,000 for college or technical education.
Deadline:
November 1, 2025
Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Veterinary • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Women • For Trans Woman students • For Trans Man students • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Juniors • Seniors
Zinpro Corporation offers a $5,000 scholarship for underrepresented undergraduate students in Poultry Science.
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
Business Administration • Business (MBA) • Finance • Economics • Law • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • 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 Non-binary students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • For Agender students
The Invictus Verus Scholarship offers $5,000 to underrepresented undergraduate students pursuing careers in business and finance.
Deadline:
March 13, 2025
To increase your chances, ensure your application is complete and well-organized, tailor your essays to the scholarship's focus, and highlight your achievements and goals.
Common documents required include transcripts, letters of recommendation, proof of enrollment, and sometimes a personal statement or essay.
To apply for $5,000+ scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, provide supporting documents, and sometimes submit essays or personal statements.
It's best to start applying for $5,000+ scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or the first year of college.
Yes, you can apply for multiple $5,000+ scholarships. In fact, applying for several can increase your chances of receiving funding.
While many $5,000+ scholarships consider GPA as a factor, not all require a high GPA. Some scholarships focus on other criteria such as community service or leadership.
Eligibility criteria can vary widely depending on the scholarship. Common criteria include academic performance, financial need, field of study, and residency status.
Yes, many $5,000+ scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, educational institutions, and foundations. Always verify the source before applying.
You can find $5,000+ scholarships on various scholarship search platforms, including Mos, which aggregates a wide range of scholarship opportunities.
These scholarships are financial awards that provide $5,000 or more to students to help cover their educational expenses, such as tuition, fees, and other related costs.
Common mistakes include missing deadlines, failing to follow application instructions, submitting generic essays, and not proofreading your application materials. Take the time to carefully review your submissions.
Your personal statement should include your academic and career goals, relevant experiences, and why you are a strong candidate for the scholarship. Be sure to convey your passion and commitment to your field of study.
Some $5,000+ scholarships may have renewal requirements, such as maintaining a certain GPA or completing a specific number of credit hours. Be sure to review the terms of each scholarship for details.
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