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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.
NGC College Scholarships 2027 - $4,000 Awards
National Garden Clubs, Inc. awards about 45 college scholarships of $4,000 each year to US students majoring in horticulture, environmental studies, and related fields tied to the garden club mission. Sophomores may apply for junior year; juniors, seniors, and master''s students may apply for the upcoming academic year. Submit the online NGC application, financial aid form, transcripts, one-page applicant letter, activities list, and two recommendations by February 1. Funds are mailed in late July to your financial aid office.
National Board Technical Scholarship 2027 - Up to $12K
The National Board Technical Scholarship from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NBBI) awards $6,000 to $12,000 to students enrolled full time in accredited US or Canadian colleges pursuing mechanical, manufacturing, electrical, industrial, welding, or chemical engineering or closely related fields. You must be the child, stepchild, grandchild, or great-grandchild of a current or former National Board commissioned inspector or NBBI employee. Applications open September 1, 2026, and are due February 28, 2027, with notification by March 31.
Nancy Lorraine Jensen Scholarship 2027 - STEM Women
The Nancy Lorraine Jensen Memorial Scholarship from the Sons of Norway Foundation supports US women ages 17 to 35 who study chemistry, physics, or chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering at the undergraduate level. Awards range from half tuition for one term up to full tuition for one year, renewable for up to three years. You need Sons of Norway membership or qualifying family membership, SAT 1200 (math 600+) or ACT 26+, and at least one completed college term. Applications open October 1 and are due January 15 through the Sons of Norway online portal.
Nancy B Woolridge McGee Fellowship 2027 - ZNEF
The Nancy B. Woolridge McGee Graduate Fellowship from the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority National Educational Foundation awards about $500 to $1,000 to Zeta Phi Beta members pursuing a full-time graduate or professional degree at an accredited US college or university. College directories describe the fellowship as renewable for fall-through-spring study when you remain eligible. You apply through the ZNEF AwardSpring portal with transcripts, three recommendation letters, a 150-word essay, and proof of enrollment. The fund typically closes around February 1 each year, with payment sent to your institution.
Mildred Towle Scholarship 2027 - Hawaii HCF
The Mildred Towle Scholarship for African-Americans from the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation supports U.S. citizens of African-American ethnicity who demonstrate financial need and at least a 3.0 GPA while enrolled full time at a college or university in Hawaiʻi. Preference goes to social sciences related to international understanding and interracial fellowship, and to prior recipients in good standing. You do not need Hawaiʻi residency. Apply through the HCF Common Scholarship Application when the 2027-2028 cycle opens December 8, 2026 and closes February 26, 2027 at 4 p.m. HST with FAFSA, transcripts, and any fund-specific essays.
Northwest Vermont Accounting Scholarship 2027
The Northwest Vermont Accounting Scholarship, sponsored by the Vermont Community Foundation fund and administered by VSAC, awards two $1,000 scholarships to residents of Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle, Lamoille, or Washington County who pursue accounting degrees at Title IV schools. You need FAFSA-documented need, academic achievement on your transcript, essay #1, and one non-relative recommendation. Enter NWVTACCT on the Unified Scholarship Application by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
Nichols Family Ag & Env Science 2027
The Nichols Family Scholarship for Agriculture and Environmental Science, administered by VSAC, offers up to two awards of $6,250 for Vermont undergraduates majoring in agriculture or environmental studies. Full-time enrollment at a Title IV school, FAFSA-documented need, essay #1, and one non-relative recommendation are required. Enter NICHOLS-AG on the Unified Scholarship Application by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. Awards may renew for up to three additional years.
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.