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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.
Louisville Institute Dissertation Fellowship 2027 - $35K
Louisville Institute Dissertation Fellowships (DF) pay $35,000 to support the final year of dissertation writing for Ph.D. or Th.D. candidates at accredited graduate schools in the United States or Canada whose research focuses on North American Christianity. The 2027 cycle closes 1 February 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, expects fellows to be all-but-dissertation by that date, and funds work from fall 2027 through fall 2028 with awards announced in May 2027. Grantees attend a required Winter Seminar in January 2028 with travel and lodging covered.
Little Helpers 1000 Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Little Helpers Future of Food and Nutrition Scholarship awards $1,000 to students in the USA studying nutrition, food science, chemistry, biology, public health, dietetics, or fields tied to digestive health and gluten research. Little Helpers B.V., known for Tolerase G gluten-digestion supplements, sponsors the award to support the next generation of food and health scientists. External college listings describe an essay-based application at littlehelpers.com/scholarship; the public page may rotate with product seasons, so confirm the live 2027 form before you submit.
RJT Law School Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
RJT Criminal Defense Lawyers in San Diego offers a $1,000 Law School Scholarship for U.S. citizens who are enrolled in or planning to attend an ABA-accredited U.S. law school. Ryan J. Tegnelia''s firm pays the award straight to your law school as tuition, and you must use it within one year of selection. Apply through sandiegocriminallawyerrt.com with a statement of 175 words or less on how you will use your law degree and an optional essay up to 1,000 words on making a positive impact. CareerOneStop lists the recurring deadline in February. Email [email protected] with questions. The dedicated scholarship landing page is not always live, so confirm instructions on the firm site before you submit.
Lambda Project 2000 Scholarship 2027 - $3,000
The Lambda Project 2000 Scholarship from the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation pays about $3,000 to full-time undergraduate members of Lambda chapter at the University of Akron in Ohio. Lambda, founded in 1877, was the first women''s fraternity on campus and raised more than $13,000 through Project 2000 endowment work. CareerOneStop lists a February 3 deadline and selection based on 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; the Scholarships Committee may assign this named fund when your Lambda affiliation and record fit. For 2027-28 funding, expect a mid-November 2026 opening and an early February 2027 cutoff at 5 p.m. Eastern.
Kiwanis Redlands Academic Excellence 2027 - $6,000
The Kiwanis Club of Redlands Foundation Academic Excellence Scholarship from Redlands Community Scholarship Foundation pays $6,000 over four years to a Redlands Unified School District graduate with strong academics, leadership, extracurricular involvement, and community service. Finalists interview with the Kiwanis Scholarship Committee. The award supports a four-year university or a two-year college on a transfer path to a four-year school. Seniors apply through the unified RCSF portal on redlandsscholarships.org; CareerOneStop lists a February 5 deadline, so confirm the live district date each cycle.
LGK New Early Educators Scholarship 2027
The Let''s Grow Kids Scholarship for Aspiring Early Educators - New Students, administered by VSAC, helps Vermont residents begin associate or bachelor degrees in early childhood education or related fields with an early childhood concentration. High school seniors and adults new to college ECE paths may apply with at least three-quarter-time enrollment at a Title IV school, a 2.5 cumulative GPA where applicable, financial need on FAFSA, VTAEYC membership, and a plan to work in Vermont child care for at least two years after graduation. Submit the Unified Scholarship Application with ID LGK-NS, essay #1, recommendation letter #1, and transcript by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
Black Wynn Law School Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
Black Wynn Personal Injury Lawyers in Phoenix awards a $1,000 Law School Scholarship to one U.S. citizen who is enrolled in or planning to attend an ABA-accredited U.S. law school. You may apply before you start classes, but the tuition payment must reach your law school within one year of winning. Submit the online form on bwphoenixpersonalinjurylawyers.com with a 125-word statement on why you want a law degree and an optional essay up to 650 words on using your degree to help your community. CareerOneStop lists the recurring deadline in February; past cycles closed on February 12. Funds go directly to your law school, not to you personally. Questions go to [email protected].
LGK Continuing Early Educators Scholarship 2027
The Let''s Grow Kids Scholarship for Aspiring Early Educators - Continuing Students, administered by VSAC, supports Vermont residents already enrolled in early childhood education or a related major with an early childhood concentration. You need at least three-quarter-time study at a Vermont Title IV college, a 2.5 cumulative GPA, financial need on FAFSA, VTAEYC membership, and a plan to work in Vermont child care for at least two years after graduation. Submit the Unified Scholarship Application with ID LGK-CS, essay #1, recommendation letter #1, and transcript by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
Kate Currier Memorial Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Katie Currier Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by the Katie Currier Scholarship Fund and administered by VSAC, honors Essex High School student-athlete Katie Currier. Current EHS seniors who seek an undergraduate degree at a Title IV college may compete for two $1,000 awards, one for a male applicant and one for a female applicant. You must enroll at least half time, show education and work ethic, and explain your athlete story in essay #1 with one non-relative recommendation. Enter ID CURRIER on the Unified Scholarship Application by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
Karen Quill Scholarship 2027 - Up to $1,000
The Karen Quill Scholarship, sponsored by the Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals and the Quill family through VSAC, honors union nurse Karen Quill. Active union members or their children who pursue nursing at a Vermont Title IV college may compete for two awards up to $1,000 each. You need half-time enrollment, financial need on FAFSA, community service, essay #1, two recommendation letters, and union membership details on the Unified Scholarship Application with ID QUILL. Submit by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
Joseph F. Novek Outstanding Leader Award 2027
The Joseph F. Novek Outstanding Leader Award from the SME Education Foundation recognizes manufacturing and engineering students who lead the way Joseph F. Novek did in industry and SME service. CareerOneStop lists graduating high school seniors and current college students in associate, bachelor, or graduate programs at accredited US or Canadian schools, with at least a 2.0 GPA and study in manufacturing, engineering, or related disciplines. You apply through the Foundation scholarship portal at scholarships.smeef.org with a student statement, resume, STEM course list, transcripts, and two recommendation letters. The award amount varies by cycle. Expect the 2027-2028 window to open 1 November 2026 and close 1 February 2027, matching the annual SMEEF schedule.
Josephine Kerbey Shaw Scholarship 2027 - $3,000
The Josephine Kerbey Shaw Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship from the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation pays $3,000 annually to full-time undergraduate Kappa members. Josephine Kerbey Shaw, a Texas Kappa whose memorial line appears in Foundation records, endowed a fund CareerOneStop lists for any initiated member pursuing a bachelor''s degree. 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; the Scholarships Committee may assign this memorial fund when your record fits. For 2027-28 funding, expect a mid-November 2026 opening and a February 1 CareerOneStop deadline, with Kappa''s national cycle closing in early February at 5 p.m. Eastern.