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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.
Edwin Mahiai Copp Beamer Scholarship 2027
The Edwin Mahiai Copp Beamer Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation supports one full-time undergraduate or graduate student pursuing piano and/or voice with emphasis on Hawaiian music, opera, or musical theatre. Applicants need demonstrated financial need, serious music training, and two teacher recommendations. Residents of Hawaiʻi and the continental United States may apply; Pauahi gives preference to students of Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Expect the 2027-28 Pauahi portal to open around October 2026 and close mid-December 2026.
Panee I Mua Scholarship 2027 - Pauahi Healthcare
The Eli D. Panee, Sr. and Aileen E. Panee I Mua Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards one need-based grant each cycle to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student preparing for a healthcare career. You need at least a 2.5 GPA, vocational or trade programs qualify, and Pauahi asks for a hardship essay plus Student & Parent Form, W-2s, and federal tax returns. Applicants in Hawaiʻi and on the U.S. continent may apply; Pauahi gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Select this fund in the unified portal when the 2027-2028 postsecondary cycle opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Big Blue and White K Scholarship 2027 - Pauahi
The Floro and McCarthy Family Big Blue and White K Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation offers two awards for U.S. students pursuing post-high school education tied to military service, medicine, or healthcare. You may study full- or half-time at accredited two- or four-year colleges or health science programs nationwide, with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Veterans and military family members receive special consideration, and Pauahi gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Apply through the unified Pauahi postsecondary portal when the 2027-2028 cycle opens October 1, 2026; recent cycles close December 15.
OFAC Eco-Friendly Scholarship 2027 - $500
The OFAC Law Group Eco-Friendly Scholarship awards $500 to one U.S. student at an accredited college, graduate program, or law school who shares thoughtful environmental activism through a 1,000-word essay. Applicants need at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, a resume, and a transcript. Email the complete package to [email protected]. Third-party listings often show a December 31 deadline; confirm the live date on ofaclawyer.net because the firm publishes cycle pages by year.
Dwayne Nakila Steele Scholarship 2027 - Pauahi
The Dwayne Nakila Steele Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation supports full-time undergraduate or graduate students with financial need who show community commitment and interest in Hawaiian language, culture, and history. You may study at accredited two- or four-year colleges in Hawaiʻi or the continental United States. Pauahi gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Typical awards are around $800 to $950. Apply through the unified Pauahi postsecondary portal when the 2027-2028 cycle opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026, with two recommendation letters including one on Hawaiian language work.
Donald & Shirley Hastings Scholarship 2027 - $2,500
The Donald and Shirley Hastings Scholarship from the AWS Foundation awards $2,500 to one U.S. citizen at least 18 years old who pursues a four-year bachelor's degree in welding engineering or welding engineering technology at an accredited U.S. college or university. You need a minimum 2.5 GPA, documented financial need including a filed FAFSA, two recommendations, a personal statement, and enrollment verification. Priority goes to welding engineering majors and to residents or students in Iowa, Ohio, or California. Winners may reapply for up to four years. Apply through scholarship.aws.org when national applications open December 1, 2026 and close March 1, 2027.
Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship 2027 - NOAA
The NOAA Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program supports U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and U.S. territory citizens pursuing master''s or doctoral degrees in oceanography, marine biology, maritime archaeology, and related ocean and coastal fields at accredited U.S. institutions. Typical support is about $47,000 per year ($35,000 stipend plus roughly $12,000 for education costs), plus collaboration and travel benefits. You need a 3.30 cumulative GPA. The FY27 cycle expects a Notice of Funding Opportunity in mid-September 2026, pre-applications about one month later, and invited full applications around mid-February 2027 via Grants.gov.
David Kauweloa & Kaupu Scholarship 2027
The David Kauweloa & E. Darlene Kaupu Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards one need-based postsecondary grant each cycle to a full-time classified undergraduate or graduate student in good academic standing who documents financial need through Pauahi forms and a hardship essay. Preference goes to past or present residents of Molokaʻi. Applicants in Hawaiʻi and on the U.S. continent may apply. Pauahi gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Apply through the unified Pauahi portal when the 2027-2028 cycle opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
David Kalani Goldstein Scholarship 2027
The David Kalani Goldstein, KS ''70 Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards one need-based grant each cycle to a U.S. resident pursuing Hawaiian language study at an accredited postsecondary program. You may enroll half time or full time in undergraduate or graduate coursework, demonstrate financial need, write essays on personal growth through service and on financial hardships, and submit Pauahi tax forms. Pauahi gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Apply through the unified portal when the 2027-2028 cycle opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Downtown Apartment Company Scholarship 2027 - $500
Downtown Apartment Collective (formerly Downtown Apartment Company) offers one $500 annual scholarship for a U.S. college student planning a career in real estate. Applicants submit a completed application form, a typed essay on why real estate draws you, and proof of acceptance or current enrollment at an accredited U.S. college or university. CareerOneStop lists a December 1 deadline and essay-based selection. Contact [email protected] or (312) 772-3929 to request the current form because the brokerage site focuses on Chicago leasing rather than scholarship details.
David A. Mortensen D.A.M. Scholarship 2027
The David A. Mortensen (KS ''71) D.A.M. Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards one need-based grant each cycle to a full-time U.S. student pursuing public-safety human services through an associate or bachelor''s degree in fields such as police work, fire science, or water safety. You need at least a 2.5 GPA, documented financial need, community service or extracurricular involvement, essays on your public-safety career plan and financial hardships, and Pauahi tax forms. Kamehameha Schools graduates receive special consideration, and Pauahi gives preference to Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Apply in the unified portal when the 2027-2028 cycle opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Critical Language Scholarship 2027 - CLS Summer
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a U.S. Department of State summer institute that sends undergraduate and graduate students to intensive eight-week language programs overseas or online. CLS covers language instruction, travel, housing, meals, materials, visa fees where applicable, and academic credit through Bryn Mawr College. You must be a U.S. citizen or national, at least 18 by May of the program year, and enrolled in an accredited U.S. degree program. Apply once per cycle for one language through clscholarship.org; expect the 2027 summer application to close in mid-November 2026 on the same annual schedule as recent cycles.