USA Scholarships
Partial Funding Scholarship Guides
Partial Funding Scholarships
Not every scholarship covers 100% of your costs, but partial funding can still make a huge difference. The scholarships listed here cover a significant share of tuition or living expenses, reducing what you need to pay out of pocket.
Sound Money Scholarship 2026 - Up to $2,500
Money Metals Exchange and the Sound Money Defense League award the Sound Money Scholarship to high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students who write about economics, monetary policy, and the Austrian free-market tradition. The 2026 contest pays up to $2,500 per tier, funded by a gold endowment. Apply with essay, transcript, and resume by 31 October 2026.
Kaine Law Growing Your Community Scholarship 2026
Kaine Law''s Growing Your Community Scholarship awards $1,500 to one US student who writes the strongest 1,000-to-1,500-word essay on dedication to school and local community service. The Atlanta personal injury firm accepts high school, undergraduate, and graduate applicants, including students accepted to accredited US colleges who have not yet enrolled. You need at least a 3.0 GPA, proof of enrollment or acceptance, and submission only through the official online form. Email and mail entries are disqualified. The published terms list an October 1 deadline; confirm the active cycle on kainelaw.com because the firm runs multiple annual scholarships.
MAES Scholarships 2026 - Latino STEM Students
MAES Scholarships support Latino students in STEM at accredited US colleges and universities. The 2026 cycle opens 13 February and closes 12 April 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific. Applicants must be registered MAES student members in good standing with at least a 2.0 GPA, full-time enrollment, and a qualifying science, technology, engineering, or math major.
Feeding Hope Clinical Research Grant 2026 - NEDA
The Feeding Hope Fund for Clinical Research from the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) backs human-participant pilot studies on eating disorders that can reach clinical care or early intervention within one to five years. Two tracks run in each cycle: the Feeding Hope Award up to $100,000 over two years for established investigators, and the Early Career Investigator grant up to $50,000 for assistant professors and below, including postdoctoral and predoctoral researchers. US citizens or lawful permanent residents at US institutions apply first with a Letter of Intent, then finalists submit full proposals. Basic science-only projects are out of scope; underserved communities and access-to-care equity are priorities. The 2025 cycle used an August 25 LOI deadline; expect a similar late-summer 2026 window on nationaleatingdisorders.org.
MGFA Nursing Research Fellowship 2027 - Up to $5,000
The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America Nursing Research Fellowship supports nurses and nursing students studying problems faced by patients with myasthenia gravis or related neuromuscular conditions. Published program materials describe a stipend of up to $5,000, an October 15 application deadline, and a focus on human-subjects or clinical nursing research tied to MG care. MGFA's current grant portal emphasizes registry, pilot, and postdoctoral awards, so confirm the nursing cycle with the research team before you prepare a packet.
Oceanic Research Group Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Oceanic Research Group Undergraduate Marine Conservation Scholarship pays $1,000 toward independent research or fieldwork for students in accredited marine-conservation or related undergraduate programs. Oceanic Research Group partners with the Women Divers Hall of Fame to administer the award. Applications open 1 October 2026 and close 30 November 2026 at 5:00 p.m. New York time through the WDHOF portal. Funds arrive in spring 2027 and must be used within 18 months.
DwellWell AI Real Estate Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
The DwellWell AI in Real Estate Scholarship awards $1,000 to one US college or university student who submits a creative video on how artificial intelligence will shape real estate and home buying. DwellWell, the Culver City homebuyer platform behind an AI home-search assistant, launched the contest to spark student interest in proptech. You must be a US citizen or permanent resident enrolled at an accredited school with a valid .edu email; any major qualifies. Send a video under five minutes to [email protected]. Judges score creativity, logic, and persuasiveness. The 2023 inaugural cycle closed 31 October 2023; watch dwellwell.com for a 2026 reopening, which may follow a similar late-October window.
DP Law Encouraging Diversity Scholarship 2026
The 2026 DP Law Encouraging Diversity Scholarship from the Law Offices of Doroshow Pasquale Krawitz & Bhaya awards $1,000 to one minority law or pre-law student who plans a legal career. You must be a legal U.S. resident in any state or D.C., enrolled in a vocational program or accredited two- to four-year college, and hold at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicants who identify as a minority by race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or economic background submit a 750-1,000 word essay, resume, and transcript by 31 October 2026. Essays are screened for AI-generated text. Delaware ties can earn preference but are not required.
DP Law Aspiring Attorney Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
The DP Law Aspiring Attorney Scholarship from The Law Offices of Doroshow Pasquale Krawitz & Bhaya awards $1,000 to one student nationwide who plans to become an attorney. You must be a legal U.S. resident in any state or Washington, D.C., enrolled in a vocational program or a two- to four-year post-secondary institution for the upcoming spring term, with a minimum 3.0 GPA and good academic standing. Submit the online form, a 750-1,000 word essay on your intended practice area and why you would make a good lawyer, a professional resume, and transcripts (plus college acceptance proof if you are still in high school). Essays are screened for AI-generated text. Delaware ties earn preference but students from all 50 states may apply. Apply by 31 October 2026; the firm selects a winner in the month after the deadline.
Community Impact Scholarship 2026 - $1,000 USA
The New Mexico Accident Firm Community Impact Scholarship awards $1,000 to one US student who shows sustained local service through high school, vocational training, or college. Duran & McDonald's Albuquerque personal injury firm runs the annual contest nationwide, with preference for applicants from or attending secondary school in New Mexico. You need a 3.0 GPA, good standing at your school, a 500-to-750-word essay on community work (AI-generated text disqualifies you), a resume, transcripts, and the online form. The 2025 cycle closed 1 September 2025; the next intake is expected around 1 September 2026 on newmexicoaccidentfirm.com.
Creative BioMart Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
Creative BioMart awards $1,000 once per year to one undergraduate, graduate, or Ph.D. student majoring in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, or a related life-science field with at least a 3.0 GPA. Upload the online application, CV, transcript, enrollment certificate, recommendation letter, and an 800-word essay or 10-12-slide deck on protein science by 31 October 2026. The winner is announced 30 November 2026.
Delete Cyberbullying Beyond School Walls 2026 - $1,000
The Delete Cyberbullying Beyond School Walls Scholarship 2026 awards $1,000 to one high school, college, or graduate student who writes a strong statement about getting help when harassment happens outside school hours. Delete Cyberbullying, a San Francisco nonprofit, runs three annual $1,000 essay scholarships; this cycle focuses on trusted adults beyond the classroom, such as coaches, employers, and relatives. 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 31 October 2026.