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.
Dell Chenoweth Stifel Scholarship 2027 - $3,000
The Dell Chenoweth Stifel Scholarship from the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation honors alumna Dell Calvert Chenoweth Stifel and pays about $3,000 to initiated members enrolled as full-time graduate students. CareerOneStop lists a February 1 deadline and selection based on academic merit, financial need, and leadership in Kappa and the community. You apply through the Foundation graduate scholarship portal on kappakappagamma.org; the Scholarships Committee may assign this memorial fund when your graduate record and Kappa service fit the criteria. For 2027-28 funding, expect a mid-November 2026 opening and early February 2027 cutoff at 5 p.m. Eastern.
Dallas Alumnae Gamma Phi Scholarship 2027 - $3,000
The Dallas Alumnae Association Gamma Phi Chapter Scholarship from the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation pays about $3,000 to full-time undergraduate members of Gamma Phi at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. 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; Dallas alumnae endowment dollars may fund this award when your Gamma Phi affiliation and record fit the criteria. For 2027-28 funding, expect a mid-November 2026 opening and early February 2027 cutoff at 5 p.m. Eastern.
Delete Cyberbullying Social Media 2027 - $1,000
The Delete Cyberbullying Social Media Scholarship 2027 awards $1,000 to one high school, college, or graduate student who writes a strong statement about cyberbullying on social platforms. Delete Cyberbullying, a San Francisco nonprofit, runs three annual $1,000 essay scholarships; this cycle focuses on harassment that spreads through social media and the signs students should watch for. You must attend or plan to enter an accredited US college or university. Judges weigh creativity, content, and commitment to deleting cyberbullying. The deadline is 28 February 2027.
Dare to Dream Scholarship 2027 - $500 Essay
The Dare to Dream Scholarship from The Law Office of Lloyd E. Bennett, Esq. P.C. awards $500 to one US student who writes about family background, the path toward American citizenship, and personal goals. High school seniors, vocational students, college students, and graduate students with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply if they are legal residents in any state or Washington, DC, and enrolled in a vocational programme or accredited two- to four-year post-secondary school. You submit a 750-to-1,000-word essay, resume, transcripts or acceptance proof, and the online form. Lloyd Bennett checks essays for AI-generated text. Hudson County, New Jersey, applicants receive preference. The firm historically closes applications on 28 February each year; confirm the live 2027 page on lebpc.com before you submit.
David A. Hicks Memorial Scholarship 2027 - $2,000
The David A. Hicks Memorial Scholarship, administered by VSAC, offers up to $2,000 for students who graduated from Mount Anthony Union High School or West Rutland High School and pursue a full-time bachelor's degree at a Title IV college. The fund favors applicants who overcame hardship or illness, or who face barriers to education after high school. You need FAFSA, essay #1 describing those experiences, and one non-relative recommendation. Submit the Unified Scholarship Application with ID HICKS by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern for 2027-2028 aid.
Denton and Ann Lyon Scholarship 2027 - $2,000
The Denton and Ann Lyon Scholarship, administered by VSAC, offers up to three awards of $2,000 each for Addison County high school seniors with strong grades and financial need who plan full-time undergraduate study at a Vermont Title IV college. Home-schooled or GED students who would have graduated from an Addison County high school may also qualify. Submit the Unified Scholarship Application with ID LYON-DA, FAFSA, essay #1, one non-relative recommendation, and an official transcript by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. Awards may renew for one additional year when you remain eligible.
Don Vickers Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Don Vickers Scholarship honors the longtime VSAC president and CEO through an endowment that funds up to $1,000 for Vermont residents pursuing certificates, undergraduate degrees, or non-degree programs at Title IV schools. You need a 3.5 cumulative GPA, financial need on FAFSA, community service, and a stated intent to work in public service. Submit the Unified Scholarship Application with ID VICKERS, FAFSA, essay #1, two recommendations, and a transcript by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. The award may renew for up to three additional years when you remain eligible.
Dr. Marc Hull Special Ed Scholarship 2027 - $1,500
The Dr. Marc Hull Special Education Leadership Scholarship, sponsored by the Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators and administered by VSAC, honors a former Vermont education commissioner with up to $1,500 for students seeking a special education certificate or license. Vermont residents enroll at least half time at a Title IV school, hold a 3.0 GPA, and show service related to individuals with disabilities. Submit the Unified Scholarship Application with ID HULL, essay #1, two recommendations, and a transcript by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. FAFSA is not listed among required documents for this fund.
DESD Scholarship 2027 - $2,000-$3,000 ANS
The Decommissioning and Environmental Science Division Scholarship from the American Nuclear Society awards $2,000 to one undergraduate or $3,000 to one graduate student each year. Applicants must be ANS student members in an engineering or science program with a clear interest in environmental restoration, nuclear facility decommissioning, or radioactive waste management, and explain career goals aligned with the DES Division. Applications open 1 November and close 1 February through the ANS scholarship portal at cms.ans.org. The winner is announced at the spring ANS Student Conference and may receive travel support to attend a division meeting.
Clinton J. Helton Manufacturing Scholarship 2027
The Clinton J. Helton Manufacturing Scholarship from the SME Education Foundation supports full-time undergraduates in manufacturing engineering, manufacturing technology, or related fields at Colorado State University or any University of Colorado campus. You need a 3.0 GPA and at least 30 completed college credit hours. Apply through scholarships.smeef.org between 1 November 2026 and 1 February 2027; listings show about $1,000 to $6,000.
Chapter 93 Albuquerque Scholarship 2027 - NM
The Chapter 93 Albuquerque Scholarship from the SME Education Foundation supports high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing a bachelor''s degree in manufacturing engineering or a related field, with preference for Chapter 93 members'' children or grandchildren, SME student members, and New Mexico residents attending in-state engineering colleges. You need a 2.5 GPA. Apply through scholarships.smeef.org between 1 November 2026 and 1 February 2027; listings show about $1,000 to $6,000.
Chapter 79/198/311 Scholarship 2027 - MI
The Chapter 79/198/311 Scholarship from the SME Education Foundation supports associate, bachelor''s, and graduate students in manufacturing, mechanical or industrial engineering, engineering technology, or industrial technology at an accredited Michigan college or university. You need a 2.5 GPA. Preference goes to children or grandchildren of Downriver Chapter 79 members or former Chapter 198 or 311 members, then UM-Dearborn S326 student members, then Michigan residents. Apply through scholarships.smeef.org between 1 November 2026 and 1 February 2027.