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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.
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.
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.