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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.
NAACP Law Fellows Program 2027 - Summer Stipend
The NAACP Law Fellows Program places law students in the Office of the General Counsel in Baltimore for a full-time summer fellowship focused on civil rights litigation, advocacy projects, and the NAACP Legal Advocacy Institute at the national convention. CareerOneStop and recent NAACP postings describe a $10,000 stipend paid biweekly through payroll, with applications due around late February or mid-March depending on the cycle. You must have completed at least one year of law school, show commitment to public interest and civil rights law, and submit a resume, cover letter, transcript, writing sample, and two recommendation letters to [email protected].
Nichols Family Scholarship 2027 - Up to $6,250
The Nichols Family Scholarship from VSAC honors Francis and Louise Nichols and their children with up to two awards of $6,250 each for Vermont undergraduates who have faced adversity and show financial need. You need at least a 2.5 GPA, full-time enrollment at a Title IV school, FAFSA, essay #1 with resilience examples, one non-relative recommendation, and a transcript. Enter NICHOLS on the Unified Scholarship Application by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. Awards may renew for up to three additional years.
North Central Region 9 Scholarship 2027
The North Central Region 9 Scholarship from the SME Education Foundation supports high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing associate or bachelor degrees in manufacturing, mechanical or industrial engineering, or industrial technology at accredited two- or four-year colleges in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, or Michigan''s Upper Peninsula. You need a 3.0 GPA. First preference goes to SME North Central Region members and their spouses, children, or grandchildren; second preference goes to residents of those states. Apply through scholarships.smeef.org between 1 November 2026 and 1 February 2027; published listings show awards from about $1,000 to $6,000 for tuition, fees, or books.
Marsala Lifelong Hobby Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Marsala Law Group Lifelong Hobby Scholarship from criminal defense attorney Dominick Marsala awards $1,000 each semester to U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled at an accredited college or university with at least a 3.0 GPA. You submit a short video (three minutes or less) describing your lifelong hobby, how you keep it alive while juggling school and work, and how it helps you in other areas of life, plus proof of enrollment, GPA documentation, a headshot, and the online form at marsalalawgroup.com/scholarship. The firm runs the program twice a year. For Spring 2027 enrollment, plan on a deadline around March 9, 2027 unless the sponsor posts new dates.
Mark Blucher Planning Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Mark Blucher Planning Scholarship from the Rutland Regional Planning Commission, administered by VSAC, awards up to $1,000 to Vermont students who show interest in land use planning or related fields such as environmental studies, civil engineering, or political science. Vermont residency is required, with preference for Rutland County residents. You need at least a 3.0 GPA, financial need on FAFSA, school or community involvement, and a strong work ethic. Submit the Unified Scholarship Application with scholarship ID BLUCHER, FAFSA, essay #1, two recommendations, and a transcript by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
M. Dick Osumi Civil Rights Scholarship 2027
The M. Dick Osumi Civil Rights and Public Interest Scholarship from the Japanese American Bar Association Educational Foundation honors a longtime JABA leader and labor attorney by funding law students who want careers in civil rights, public interest law, or public policy. You must be a current law student or recent graduate with a connection to the Japanese American and/or Asian Pacific Islander community and a track record of community service. JEF weighs financial need, adversity, academic achievement, leadership, and API community involvement. Awards are typically $2,000 as part of the foundation''s annual scholarship slate. Apply through the JABA Educational Foundation by January 18, 2027 unless the foundation posts new dates on jabaonline.org/jef.
Doc Locke Memorial Adelphe Scholarship 2027
The Miriam Doc Locke Memorial Adelphe Scholarships from the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation pay about $3,000 to full-time graduate members pursuing advanced degrees nationwide. The fund honors Miriam Austin Locke, the longtime University of Alabama English professor and national Kappa leader who chaired graduate fellowships for more than thirty years. Adelphe marks the Foundation''s major-donor society. Selection weighs academic merit, financial need, and leadership in Kappa and the community. You apply through the graduate scholarship portal on kappakappagamma.org. For 2027-28 funding, expect a mid-November 2026 opening and a February 3 deadline, with Kappa''s national cycle also closing in early February at 5 p.m. Eastern.
Rask Gamma Omicron Scholarship 2027 - $3,000
The Marie Mathew Rask-Gamma Omicron Educational Endowment from the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation pays about $3,000 to full-time undergraduate members of Gamma Omicron at the University of Wyoming. If no qualified Gamma Omicron applicant emerges, the fund may support a member in Eta Province, which includes chapters in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. Selection weighs academic merit, financial need, and leadership in Kappa and the community. You apply through the Foundation merit-based or need-based portal on kappakappagamma.org. For 2027-28 funding, expect a mid-November 2026 opening and a February 3 deadline, with Kappa''s national cycle also closing in early February at 5 p.m. Eastern.
Mildred Cater Bradham Social Work Fellowship 2027
The Mildred Cater Bradham Social Work Fellowship from the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority National Educational Foundation (ZNEF) awards about $500 to $1,000 to Zeta Phi Beta members pursuing a full-time graduate or professional social work degree at an accredited US college or university. GuideStar and CareerOneStop describe the fellowship as renewable for fall-through-spring study when you remain eligible. You apply through the ZNEF scholarship portal with transcripts, three recommendation letters, a 150-word essay, and documentation of academic study. The fund typically closes February 1 each year. Payment goes to your college or university.
Lucile B. Kaufman Women's Scholarship 2027
The Lucile B. Kaufman Women''s Scholarship is a named undergraduate fund inside the SME Education Foundation portfolio for full-time women studying manufacturing engineering, manufacturing technology, industrial engineering, engineering technology, or a closely related field at an accredited U.S. or Canadian college. You need at least 30 completed college credits, a 3.0 GPA, and standard SMEEF citizenship or residency status. Published directories list awards from about $1,000 to $6,000 for tuition, fees, or books. Apply once at scholarships.smeef.org when the cycle opens 1 November 2026 and closes 1 February 2027.
Myrtle & Earl Walker Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Myrtle and Earl Walker Scholarship is a named undergraduate fund inside the SME Education Foundation portfolio for full-time students pursuing manufacturing engineering, manufacturing engineering technology, or a closely related field at an accredited U.S. or Canadian college. You need at least 15 completed college credits or one semester of study, a 3.0 GPA, and intent to build a career in manufacturing engineering or technology. Published encyclopedia listings describe a $1,000 award for tuition, fees, or books. Apply once at scholarships.smeef.org when the cycle opens 1 November 2026 and closes 1 February 2027.
Lullelia W Harrison Counseling Scholarship 2027
The Lullelia W. Harrison Counseling Scholarship from the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority National Educational Foundation (ZNEF) supports full-time undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in a counseling degree at an accredited US college or university. The AwardSpring listing for the 2027 cycle shows a $5,000 award for fall-through-spring study; older directories often cite smaller ranges, so confirm the live amount in the portal. You apply through znefscholarships.awardspring.com with transcripts, three recommendation letters, a 150-word essay, and proof of enrollment. The fund typically closes February 1 each year. Zeta membership is not required for this general ZNEF scholarship.