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.
UC Online University to Business Scholarship 2027
The UC Online University to Business Scholarship, known on campus as the Business Partnerships Scholarship, gives employees of participating employers a tuition discount on University of Cincinnati Online programs. Discounts are negotiated per company and usually take a set percentage off instructional fees rather than a flat check. You verify employment through your HR team, enroll in an eligible online certificate or degree, and coordinate with UC Online advisors. The award stacks with many employer reimbursement plans and does not replace them. It cannot run in the same semester as UC''s $1,200 Graduate Scholarship Award or on Professional Development Scholarship programs.
Abe Schechter Graduate Scholarship 2027 - $2,000
The Abe Schechter Graduate Scholarship from the RTDNA Foundation pays $2,000 to graduate students who intend careers in electronic journalism, including radio, television, and digital news. Named for NBC''s first vice president of news, the award accepts any graduate major when your goal is broadcast or online newsroom work. You apply through RTDNA''s single scholarship portal with a cover letter, resume, three to five hosted work samples, and one recommendation letter uploaded as PDF. You may submit only one RTDNA scholarship or fellowship per cycle. For the 2027 competition, expect applications to open in early September 2027 and close October 22, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern, with December notification and a March Washington, D.C. trip for winners.
AATCC Western Region Scholarship 2027 - $4,000
The AATCC Foundation Western Region Scholarship, often called the West Scholarship, awards $4,000 to rising junior or senior undergraduates pursuing a bachelor's degree in a textile- or fashion-related field at colleges in the AATCC California, Northwest, Midwest, or Pacific sections. You need U.S. citizenship, at least a 2.8 GPA, demonstrated financial need, and involvement in community service, leadership, or work. One online AATCC Foundation application matches you to every fund you qualify for, including conference registration and up to $500 travel reimbursement for Foundation scholars. For the 2026-2027 academic year cycle, applications close February 28, 2027, with notification in early summer.
100th Infantry Battalion Memorial Scholarship 2027
The 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans Memorial Scholarship Fund, administered by the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, supports direct descendants of 100th Infantry Battalion World War II veterans who maintain at least a 2.7 GPA, enroll full time at an accredited college, and stay active in community service. You do not need Hawaii residency or demonstrated financial need, though FAFSA completion is part of the HCF Common Scholarship Application. Applicants name the veteran and relationship for verification through the 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans office, write a legacy essay, and apply online through HCF. For the 2027-2028 academic year, expect the common application to open in early December 2026 and close in late February 2027, with recommendation letters due shortly after and awards announced in May and June.
Wayne Nelson KB4UT Memorial Scholarship 2027 - $1K
The Wayne Nelson, KB4UT, Memorial Scholarship is a one-time $1,000 ARRL Foundation award for US citizens with any active FCC amateur radio license, a 3.0 GPA, and enrollment in a technical field at an accredited four-year college or university. ARRL gives first preference to licensed hams in Central Florida counties (Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake, Volusia, Brevard, and Polk), then to applicants elsewhere in Florida if no suitable Central Florida candidate is found. You apply through the unified Kaleidoscope portal each winter. For the 2027 academic year, expect the portal to open in late October 2026 and close around February 1, 2027, with recipients notified in late spring and checks mailed to schools in July.
Tom and Judith Comstock Scholarship 2027 - $2,000
The Tom and Judith Comstock Scholarship from the ARRL Foundation pays $2,000 to one licensed amateur each year who resides in Texas or Oklahoma and is either a high school senior accepted at a two- or four-year college or a student already enrolled at such a school. Any FCC amateur license class qualifies, and any major is eligible. You apply through the unified Kaleidoscope portal with transcripts uploaded in the same session. For the 2027 academic year, expect a late-October 2026 opening, a February 1, 2027 deadline, June notification, and July checks mailed to your school.
Michael R Ware NN3I Scholarship 2027 - $2,000
The Michael R. Ware, NN3I, Scholarship awards $2,000 from the ARRL Foundation to one licensed amateur each year who lives in Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, or New England and studies science, technology, engineering, or math at an accredited four-year U.S. college or graduate program. You need U.S. citizenship, a 3.0 GPA, proof of financial need, and either a General-class license held at least two years before you apply or a current Amateur Extra ticket. Apply through the unified Kaleidoscope portal; expect a late-October opening, February 1 close, June notification, and July disbursement to your school.
Harry A Hodges W6YOO Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Harry A. Hodges, W6YOO, Scholarship is a one-time $1,000 award from the ARRL Foundation for U.S. citizen high school seniors who hold at least a Technician-class FCC amateur license and show real involvement in radio service. ARRL gives geographic preference to applicants from San Diego County, California, then to other California residents if no qualified San Diego County applicant is selected. You can study any major at any accredited U.S. college, junior college, or trade school. Strong academics or an at-risk youth turnaround story with two counselor or teacher recommendations can both fit the fund. Apply through the unified Kaleidoscope portal when it opens in late October; expect a February 1 close, late-spring notification, and July payment to your school.
UC MEXUS Postdoc Small Grant 2027 - Archive Guide
UC MEXUS Small Grants historically paid up to $1,500 to University of California graduate students and postdoctoral researchers for short binational research trips of one week to six months tied to Mexico, Latino studies, or cross-border policy. Projects needed a UC faculty sponsor, a detailed budget, CV, and sometimes a Mexican host letter. Alianza MX absorbed UC MEXUS in 2019 and states it no longer announces UC MEXUS grant applications after the CONACYT agreement expired in 2020. This 2027 guide documents eligibility and documents for researchers tracing past awards or contacting [email protected] about current Mexico collaboration funding.
James Davidson Innovative Student Scholarship 2027
SprayWorks Equipment Group offers the James Davidson Innovative Student Scholarship, a $600 award for one four-year university student pursuing chemical science with a 2.5 GPA or higher. Named for owner James Davidson, the Canton, Ohio company supports innovation tied to polyurethanes and spray foam careers. You submit an 800-word essay on how you create or plan to create innovation through chemical science plus one academic recommendation from a non-family member. The historical window runs August 1 through December 21, with spring notification. Confirm the live application link on sprayworksequipment.com or email [email protected] because the dedicated landing page has been offline.
Advocates Law Scholarship 2027 - $2,000
The Advocates Law Scholarship from Driggs, Bills & Day PLLC awards $2,000 each year to two U.S. students: $1,000 for a high school junior or senior and $1,000 for a current college student at an accredited U.S. institution. Despite the Idaho Advocates keyword, eligibility is nationwide. You follow The Advocates on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or LinkedIn, then submit a 300- to 500-word essay on road safety with citations and a works cited page. AI-generated essays are disqualified. The annual deadline is January 31, winners are paid through their schools, and questions go to [email protected].
Constitution Scholarship 2027 - Up to $10,000
The Restoration of America Foundation Constitution Scholarship pairs free Hillsdale College online courses with cash awards from $2,000 up to $10,000 for U.S. citizens age 16 and older in high school, homeschool, college, university, or trade school. You must finish Introduction to the Constitution and Constitution 101, upload your certificates, and complete the ROAF application on ffroa.com. A third approved Hillsdale course unlocks the $5,000 and $10,000 tiers. Funds pay tuition at private high schools, colleges, universities, and trade schools. The January 31, 2027 deadline runs at 11:59 p.m. Eastern, winners are announced about 60 days later, and you may apply once per semester until you win.