USA Scholarships
September Scholarship Deadlines
September Scholarship Deadlines
Scholarships and fellowships with application deadlines in September. Plan ahead and make sure you have enough time to prepare your documents and application.
Blood Cancer Survivors Scholarship 2027 - $7,500
The Scholarship for Blood Cancer Survivors from Blood Cancer United (formerly the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society) pays up to $7,500 for one year of tuition and tuition-related fees at vocational, trade, two-year, or four-year undergraduate programs in the United States. You must be a US citizen or permanent resident, diagnosed with a blood cancer at age 25 or younger, and enrolled or planning to enroll full-time or part-time. Graduate programs are not eligible. Awards disburse through Utah my529 accounts after you submit a diagnosis verification form. Applications for the 2027-28 academic year open 3 August 2026 and close 30 September 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern.
Stan and Mary Stark Alumni Scholarship 2026
The Stan and Mary Stark Alumni Scholarship from the National Junior Horticultural Association helps NJHA youth ages 15 through 22 return to the annual convention after attending at least one prior NJHA convention. Up to three applicants may receive registration costs for the current year's convention. Submit a state NJHA leader recommendation, résumé, and a multi-part letter covering NJHA involvement, 4-H or FFA activities, school and work history, and financial need electronically to Stan and Mary Stark by 22 September 2026. One scholarship per family per year.
Alsandor Law Firm Scholarship 2027 - $1,000 Video
The Alsandor Law Firm Scholarship Contest awards $1,000 to the US college student who submits the strongest one- to two-minute video essay on why they want to become a lawyer. Cheryl Alsandor leads a Houston family law practice, yet eligibility is nationwide for students at two- or four-year accredited colleges who are US citizens. You record in plain English, publish the clip on your own YouTube channel, and complete the firm online application once the annual page returns at alsandorlaw.com. Historical cycles closed around 14-15 September; the 2027 contest is expected to follow that mid-September window after the firm republishes instructions.
Personal Finance Education Scholarship 2027 - $2,500
Meyer Wilson Werning's The Importance of Personal Finance Education Scholarship awards $2,500 to a US college or graduate student who writes a 500- to 1,000-word essay on how financial literacy helps people make informed money decisions and build long-term stability. Applicants need a 3.0 GPA, enrollment or acceptance at an accredited US institution, US residency, and age 18 or older. Submit the online form at investorclaims.com with your essay PDF, unofficial transcript, and proof of enrollment. The firm typically sets a mid-September deadline each cycle; confirm the exact date on the live scholarship page before you apply.
StudyCorgi Video Contest Scholarship 2027 - $1,500
StudyCorgi runs an annual $1,500 video contest for current US high school, college, and university students. Create a one- to two-minute original English video on one of the published AI-in-education topics, upload it privately to Google Drive or Dropbox, subscribe to both StudyCorgi YouTube channels, share the scholarship post on social media, and email [email protected] with proof of enrollment and screenshots by 17 September 2027. First place earns $1,000 and runner-up earns $500 after editorial review, public voting, and a final jury round.
Shout It Out Scholarship 2026 - $1,500 Unigo
Unigo's Shout It Out Scholarship awards $1,500 to one legal U.S. resident age 14 or older who is enrolled or will enroll in an accredited postsecondary program by fall 2031. Answer a 250-word prompt: if you could say one thing to the entire world at once, what would it be and why? No minimum GPA or transcripts. Apply at unigo.com by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on 30 September 2026. Residents of all 50 states and the District of Columbia may enter.
Fred Finch Scholarship 2026 - DFW Law Students
The Fred Finch Scholarship from the J.L. Turner Legal Association Foundation honors the most outstanding male minority law student from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex or attending law school in DFW. Second- and third-year students at ABA-accredited US law schools who are US citizens or permanent residents in good standing may apply. JLTLAF expects a complete package with transcript, resume, writing sample, essay, reference letter, biography, and photo. Amounts vary by year and winners are announced at the November gala. Completed applications are due by 5:00 p.m. Central on 25 September 2026.
ScienceLogic Scholarship 2027 - $2,500 Essay Award
ScienceLogic, the Reston-based IT operations software company, has offered an annual essay scholarship of $2,500 to two U.S. students who write about how connected technology affects society. Applicants need a 3.0 GPA, full-time enrollment at an accredited U.S. college or university, U.S. citizenship, a 1,300 to 1,500 word essay, and a professor recommendation. Historical cycles closed each September 1. The dedicated scholarship page on sciencelogic.com may redirect during site updates, so confirm the live contest rules before you submit for the 2027 intake.
PhRMA Pharmacology Toxicology Starter Grant 2027
The PhRMA Foundation Pharmacology/Toxicology Research Starter Grant historically offered $100,000 for one year of independent faculty research in pharmacology, drug toxicology, or related pharmaceutical sciences when applicants lacked other substantial funding. Current Faculty Starter Grants use the same $100,000 one-year project support model for early promotion-eligible faculty at US universities, though the Foundation has temporarily paused new Faculty Starter Grant applications while it restructures its portfolio. Eligibility when programmes reopen typically requires three first-author publications, faculty appointments after January 1, 2025, terminal degrees conferred on or after January 1, 2017, and no major NIH R or K awards as principal investigator.
Sam's Legacy Drunk Driving Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
Sam''s Legacy: Fighting to End Drunk Driving Scholarship awards $1,000 annually from attorney John H. Fisher and The New York Injury & Malpractice Law Firm, P.C. in memory of Ensign Samuel Cleghorn, a US Naval officer killed by a drunk driver. Nationwide high school seniors, vocational students, and college or graduate students who are US residents in any state or DC may apply with a 3.0+ GPA, resume, transcript, and a 500-750-word essay on education, legislation, and enforcement strategies to reduce drunk driving. AI-generated essays are disqualifying. Preference goes to applicants from or attending school in New York. The next deadline is expected September 1, 2027.
Oleg Fastovsky Outstanding Citizen Scholarship 2026
The Oleg Fastovsky Outstanding Citizen Scholarship from Maryland Criminal Defense Group awards $1,000 to one US student who demonstrates community leadership through service. Applicants enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited post-secondary program for the 2026-2027 school year need a 3.0 cumulative GPA, a 500-to-1,000-word essay on serving your community, a resume focused on citizenship work, an official or combined transcript, and a recommendation letter. The firm checks essays for AI-generated text. Preference goes to Maryland students. Submit before 30 September 2026 and email [email protected] with questions.
Pharmacology Toxicology Postdoc 2027 - PhRMA
The PhRMA Foundation Pharmacology/Toxicology Post Doctoral Fellowship historically supported postdocs who integrate pharmacology or toxicology with multidisciplinary training on drug effects in intact organisms, including collaborations with cell biology, pathology, or systems biology labs. Current PhRMA postdoctoral awards pay $60,000 per year for 12, 18, or 24 months at accredited US universities under shared eligibility rules: terminal doctorate, postdoctoral appointment, mentor commitment, two first-author publications, and degree granted on or after January 1, 2024. Pharmacology/toxicology may not appear as a standalone category every cycle; verify open tracks and LOI dates on phrmafoundation.org and ProposalCentral.