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Scholarships in the USA - Study & Research Guides
Scholarships in the USA
The United States is home to many of the world's top-ranked universities and attracts students from every corner of the globe. Scholarship opportunities range from fully funded research positions to partial tuition awards at elite business schools. Below you'll find our guides for US scholarships, each covering eligibility, documents, benefits, and how to apply.
STEAM Trailblazer Scholarship 2026 - $1,000 USA
All-American Pest Control awards one $1,000 STEAM Trailblazer Scholarship each year to a female high school senior or college or trade-school student in an accredited U.S. program with at least a 3.0 GPA and a clear STEAM career path. Apply through the Pest Management Foundation window, typically 1 October through 30 November, with the recipient announced in January 2027.
Boyk Law Veteran Scholarship 2026 - $2,000 USA
The Boyk Law Veteran Scholarship 2026 awards $2,000 to one U.S. college student who has served in the Armed Forces or is the spouse, widow, child, or stepchild of a veteran. Charles E. Boyk Law Offices runs the annual essay competition nationwide for U.S. citizens enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university. Submit a resume, certified transcript, and a 750-1,000 word essay through the official form by 1 November 2026. The winner is announced on Veterans Day, 11 November 2026, and the check is sent directly to the student''s school for tuition or school-related expenses.
3-5 Sentence Story Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
Keep Going Forward's A.A. Milne-inspired 3-5 Sentence Story Scholarship awards $1,000 to applicants who share a brief original story (three to five sentences) about themselves. Open to students and graduates at any education level. Apply at keepgoingforward.org/aamilnescholarship by 30 November 2026; selections weigh creativity, originality, and self-expression.
Whistleblower Education Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
Tony Munter, a whistleblower attorney at Price Benowitz in Washington, DC, awards $1,000 through the Whistleblower Education Scholarship to a US student who writes about standing up against wrongdoing. Vocational, community college, undergraduate, and graduate students with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply by email with a personal essay, resume, and transcript. Incoming freshmen with acceptance letters qualify. Aggregators list an 31 October 2026 deadline; confirm the live instructions on pricebenowitz.com because scholarship URLs sometimes redirect during site updates.
AAUW American Fellowships 2027 - Up to $50,000
AAUW American Fellowships are the American Association of University Women's flagship awards for women who are US citizens, nationals, or permanent residents. The 2027 cycle includes the American Doctoral Fellowship, which pays $25,000 during one year of a first doctorate in any field, and the American Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship, which pays $50,000 for a year of full-time postdoctoral research. Applications open 17 August 2026 at 9am Eastern and close 30 September 2026 at 5pm Eastern. STEM researchers and scholars studying gender issues are especially encouraged. Stipends arrive in two equal instalments, with notification in April 2027 and the first payment between July and September 2027.
uPONICS Hydroponics Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
uPONICs awards $1,000 annually to one U.S. citizen enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university with at least a 2.5 GPA and a genuine interest in hydroponics, aquaponics, or LED grow-light technology. Submit a 1,000- to 3,500-word original essay on sustainable soil-free agriculture through the form at uponics.com/aquaponics-scholarship by 1 November 2026.
U.S. Bank Student Scholarship 2026 - Up to $20,000
The U.S. Bank Student Scholarship is a nationwide sweepstakes that ties free Zogo financial literacy modules to scholarship drawings worth up to $20,000. Legal residents of all 50 states and DC who are high school students at least 17 and headed to accredited two- or four-year colleges, or undergraduates and trade students enrolled with at least six credits, can register, download the U.S. Bank version of Zogo with access code USB26, and complete modules from February through October 2026. Prize tiers rise at 25, 50, 75, and 150 modules, with the grand prize drawing after modules completed by 30 October 2026.
Phyllis B. Price Memorial Scholarship 2026
KAMO (Kingdom Authority Ministries Outreach) awards three Phyllis B. Price Memorial Scholarships each year to underrepresented students of color pursuing STEAM degrees at accredited US four-year colleges or universities. Two winners receive $500 and one receives $1,000 toward tuition, fees, books, supplies, and course equipment. You need a 3.0 GPA, completed FAFSA with Submission Summary uploaded, full-time enrollment with at least one year of undergrad remaining, and a personal statement plus two-minute video. Letters of recommendation go directly from writers to [email protected]. Applications open 30 April 2026; the 2026-27 cycle deadline is 31 October 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Aaliyah Lee Scholarship 2026 - $1,000 NPVA Award
The Aaliyah Lee Scholarship 2026 is a $1,000 merit award from the National Parent Volunteer Association that honors Aaliyah Lee, a mother who dedicated herself to her children's educational opportunities. NPVA lists it alongside other small volunteer-themed scholarships for students enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited US college, university, or vocational program. You can be a high school junior or senior, an undergraduate, or a graduate student with a GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Winners send an official transcript and proof of enrollment only after selection. The 2026 deadline is 30 November 2026 through parent-volunteer.org.
Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship 2026 - $2,000 Unigo
Unigo's Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship awards up to $2,000 to one legal U.S. resident age 14 or older who writes a creative 250-word survival plan for a campus overrun by zombies. Residents of all 50 states and the District of Columbia may apply if they are enrolled or will enroll in accredited postsecondary study by fall 2031. Apply at unigo.com by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on 31 October 2026.
SAFE Scholarships 2026 - Turf Management
The Sports Field Management Association, through the Safer Athletic Field Environments (SAFE) Foundation, awards scholarships starting at $3,000 to undergraduate and graduate students in turfgrass and sports field management. Programs include the Dr. James Watson scholarships (Toro-sponsored), Dr. Fred Grau award for top two-year students, Paul Zwaska diversity scholarship (Beacon Athletics), and Darian Daily Legacy awards. Apply online by 15 October 2026.
Jamieson Family Scholarship 2026 - $1,000 Essay
The Law Firm of Charles D. Jamieson, P.A. awards $1,000 through its Family Scholarship to one US student who writes about what family means and how their household shaped them. West Palm Beach family law attorney Charles Jamieson invites essays from undergraduates, graduate students, law students, and high school seniors who will enroll in college before the deadline. You need a minimum 3.0 GPA, good academic standing, and submission through the firm scholarship form. Aggregators list an August 31 application deadline; confirm the active cycle on cjamiesonlaw.com because scholarship URLs sometimes redirect.