USA Scholarships
March Scholarship Deadlines
March Deadlines
Scholarships and programmes with application deadlines in March. Spring cut-offs catch a lot of people mid-semester, so check back here when you are planning the next cycle rather than the current one.
Hoffa Memorial Scholarship 2027
The James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund awards academic scholarships of $1,000 once, or $10,000 paid as $2,500 a year for four years, to high school seniors who are children or financial dependents of Teamster members. A vocational track pays up to $2,000. The 2026 cycle is closed. The fund says the online application opens in late November, and the last completed deadline was 2 March 2026.
ITE Diversity Scholars 2027 - Up to $20,000
The ITE Diversity Scholars Program, now branded as the ITE University Scholars Program, supports US high school seniors and community college transfer students who plan to study transportation engineering, planning, or related fields at a four-year university with an ITE Student Chapter. Scholars can receive up to $20,000 total, paid up to $4,000 per year for as many as five years, plus mentoring, chapter engagement, and internship connections. Applicants need a 3.0 high school GPA, US citizenship or lawful permanent residency, and preference goes to first-generation and Pell-eligible students. Applications are due March 15 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time on the ITE scholarship platform.
Boilermakers College Scholarships 2027 - Up to $5,000
The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers awards college scholarships of up to $5,000 to dependents of members in good standing in the United States and Canada. High school seniors entering an accredited two- or four-year programme within one year of graduation may apply online at scholarships.boilermakers.org between January 1 and March 1 each year. Required materials include proof of dependency, a transcript, optional SAT or ACT scores for US applicants, and a 350 to 500 word essay on why someone should consider a union Boilermaker career. The committee selects winners in April and notifies recipients by May 15.
IABA Scholarships 2027 - Up to $5,000 for Actuaries
The International Association of Black Actuaries (IABA) Scholarship Program supports Black undergraduate and graduate students pursuing actuarial careers with merit awards typically from $1,500 to $5,000 per year. Recipients also receive a travel stipend and hotel accommodations to attend the IABA Annual Meeting. Applicants must show progress toward actuarial exams or VEE requirements. The programme opens in late fall and closes March 7 for the 2026-27 cycle; expect a similar early-March 2027 deadline when the next portal opens on blackactuaries.org.
Hyatt Hotels Fund Minority Lodging Scholarship 2027
The Hyatt Hotels Fund for Minority Lodging Management Students, administered by the AHLA Foundation, awards $3,000 to minority juniors and seniors majoring in hospitality management at accredited US colleges. Hyatt established the fund in 1988 to diversify hotel leadership. You must carry at least 12 credit hours, hold a 2.0 GPA, and identify as African American, Hispanic, Native American or Alaskan, or Asian or Pacific Islander. US citizens and permanent residents may apply through the AHLA Foundation scholarship portal with no recommendation letters required. The annual deadline is typically March 15; plan for March 15, 2027 unless the Foundation posts an update.
Horatio Alger Washington Scholarships 2027 - $10,000
Horatio Alger Washington Scholarships are part of the Horatio Alger Association State Scholarship Program, which awards $10,000 grants to high school juniors who live in Washington, attend school there, and have overcome serious adversity while planning a bachelor''s degree. You apply once through the Horatio Alger undergraduate portal, and the same file can qualify you for other Association programmes if you meet their rules. Eligibility mirrors the national model: US citizenship (permanent residents and DACA recipients are excluded), adjusted gross family income of $100,000 or lower, at least a 2.0 GPA, and no minimum SAT or ACT. The junior window for the 2027 cycle runs December 1, 2026 through March 1, 2027, with counselor certification and support forms due shortly after. Funds pay toward any cost-of-attendance line at an accredited nonprofit US college or university.
Horatio Alger Pennsylvania Scholarships 2027 - $10,000
Horatio Alger Pennsylvania Scholarships are part of the Horatio Alger Association State Scholarship Program, which awards $10,000 grants to high school juniors who live in Pennsylvania, attend school there, and have overcome serious adversity while planning a bachelor''s degree. You apply once through the Horatio Alger undergraduate portal, and the same file can qualify you for other Association programmes if you meet their rules. Eligibility mirrors the national model: US citizenship (permanent residents and DACA recipients are excluded), adjusted gross family income of $100,000 or lower, at least a 2.0 GPA, and no minimum SAT or ACT. The junior window for the 2027 cycle runs December 1, 2026 through March 1, 2027, with counselor certification and support forms due shortly after. Funds pay toward any cost-of-attendance line at an accredited nonprofit US college or university.
Horatio Alger Missouri Scholarships 2027 - $10,000
Horatio Alger Missouri Scholarships are part of the Horatio Alger Association State Scholarship Program, which awards $10,000 grants to high school juniors who live in Missouri, attend school there, and have overcome serious adversity while planning a bachelor''s degree. You apply once through the Horatio Alger undergraduate portal, and the same file can qualify you for other Association programmes if you meet their rules. Eligibility mirrors the national model: US citizenship (permanent residents and DACA recipients are excluded), adjusted gross family income of $100,000 or lower, at least a 2.0 GPA, and no minimum SAT or ACT. The junior window for the 2027 cycle runs December 1, 2026 through March 1, 2027, with counselor certification and support forms due shortly after. Funds pay toward any cost-of-attendance line at an accredited nonprofit US college or university.
Horatio Alger Minnesota Scholarships 2027 - $10,000
Horatio Alger Minnesota Scholarships are part of the Horatio Alger Association State Scholarship Program, which awards $10,000 grants to high school juniors who live in Minnesota, attend school there, and have overcome serious adversity while planning a bachelor''s degree. You apply once through the Horatio Alger undergraduate portal, and the same file can qualify you for other Association programmes if you meet their rules. Eligibility mirrors the national model: US citizenship (permanent residents and DACA recipients are excluded), adjusted gross family income of $100,000 or lower, at least a 2.0 GPA, and no minimum SAT or ACT. The junior window for the 2027 cycle runs December 1, 2026 through March 1, 2027, with counselor certification and support forms due shortly after. Funds pay toward any cost-of-attendance line at an accredited nonprofit US college or university.
Horatio Alger Kentucky Scholarships 2027 - $10,000
Horatio Alger Kentucky Scholarships are part of the Horatio Alger Association State Scholarship Program, which awards $10,000 grants to high school juniors who live in Kentucky, attend school there, and have overcome serious adversity while planning a bachelor''s degree. You apply once through the Horatio Alger undergraduate portal, and the same file can qualify you for other Association programmes if you meet their rules. Eligibility mirrors the national model: US citizenship (permanent residents and DACA recipients are excluded), adjusted gross family income of $100,000 or lower, at least a 2.0 GPA, and no minimum SAT or ACT. The junior window for the 2027 cycle runs December 1, 2026 through March 1, 2027, with counselor certification and support forms due shortly after. Funds pay toward any cost-of-attendance line at an accredited nonprofit US college or university.
Shirley Stone Marinkovich Scholarship 2027
The Shirley Stone Marinkovich Memorial Scholarships from Kappa Kappa Gamma support eligible members pursuing undergraduate study. Review kappakappagamma.org and foundation materials for award amounts, deadlines, and application steps for the upcoming cycle.
Palm Beach Kennel Club Scholarship 2027 - FL
The Palm Beach Kennel Club Scholarship Fund, administered by Scholarship America for the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, expects about four $2,165 undergraduate awards for Florida residents who are Kennel Club employees with one year of service or eligible family members. Applicants need at least a 2.0 GPA and may pursue certification, associate, or bachelor''s study. Complete the CFPBMC Employer Funds application on Scholarship America when the cycle opens; the 2026 window ran February 2 through March 4 at 5 p.m. EST.