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.
TheDream.US National Scholarship 2027 - Up to $33,000
TheDream.US National Scholarship helps first-generation immigrant students with or without DACA or TPS pay for an associate or bachelor's degree at a Partner College. Awards cover tuition and fees up to $33,000 for a bachelor's or $8,250 for an associate degree, plus up to $6,000 for books, supplies, and transportation. Applicants need to have arrived in the US before age 16 and before November 1, 2020, hold a 2.5+ GPA, show significant unmet need, and cannot be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant. The 2026-27 round opens November 1, 2026 and closes February 28, 2027.
Student Essay Contest 2027 - Americans United
Americans United for Separation of Church and State runs the AU Student Contest for high school and undergraduate students in the fifty states, DC, and US territories. Enter with a short essay or video on church-state separation using separate 2026 prompts, or submit both. First-place prizes reach $1,500 in each level with additional $500 awards. Apply through au.org/studentcontest by Monday, 5 October 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. Winners may be published in Church & State magazine.
STC Scholarships 2027 - Society for Technical Communication
STC Scholarships from the Society for Technical Communication support undergraduate and graduate students who study technical communication, professional writing, UX content, or related fields. Up to four $500 awards (two undergraduate and two graduate) are granted annually, and winners may attend the STC Summit with complimentary registration. Apply through the STC scholarship page at stc.org with essays, two recommendations, and a transcript; the typical deadline is 15 February. Some databases incorrectly list lochgroup.com as the sponsor URL, but the authoritative source is STC in Arlington, Virginia.
Sweep All Scholarship 2027 - $500 Campus Cleanup Award
The Sweep-All Scholarship from the Manitoba turf-equipment maker Sweep-All offered $500 to one US college student who proposed a practical idea to clean or maintain local parks or campus grounds. Applicants needed US citizenship, enrollment or acceptance at a US college, and a 200-plus-word write-up submitted through the company web form, historically due November 30. The last documented cycle closed in 2020; confirm on sweep-all.com before you apply for the next round.
SmithGroup JEDI Scholarship 2027 - $6,000
The SmithGroup Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, now promoted as the Design a Better Future Scholarship, awards $6,000 tuition grants to five US students each year who advance inclusion in architecture, engineering, and planning. Recipients also complete a required paid summer internship at a SmithGroup office. Applications for the 2027 class are scheduled to open 28 September 2026 through smithgroup.com/become-an-intern, with eligibility tied to junior-or-higher standing, a 3.0 GPA, US work authorization, and enrollment during Fall 2027.
SME Education Foundation Scholarship 2027 - $20,000
The SME Education Foundation Scholarship Program uses one online application to match graduating high school seniors and current college students with more than 60 manufacturing-focused awards. Eligible majors include associate and bachelor programs in engineering, technology, and other fields that feed advanced manufacturing. Awards typically range from $2,500 to $20,000, with merit and need-based options and some renewable packages. The 2027-2028 cycle is expected to open 1 November 2026 and close 1 February 2027 at scholarships.smeef.org, following the annual November-through-February window on smeef.org.
Superior Seating Scholarship 2027 - $1,500 Culinary Award
The Superior Seating Scholarship from the Kenilworth, New Jersey restaurant furniture company awards one $1,500 grant each year to a US citizen studying culinary arts, hospitality management, interior design, or a closely related field. High school seniors, GED students, and nontraditional learners planning qualifying enrollment may apply alongside current full-time or part-time college and culinary school students. Email [email protected] with contact details, major, school name, and a 500-word essay in DOC or PDF format by November 30.
Selfless Parent Scholarship 2027 - $1,000 Essay
The Selfless Parent Scholarship from Capital Family & Divorce Law Group awards $1,000 to one US student who writes about sacrifices a parent or guardian made to help them succeed. High school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students with at least a 3.0 GPA who are legal residents in any state or DC may apply when the firm publishes the annual form. Past cycles required a 750-word essay, resume, and transcript ahead of a late-November deadline for the following spring semester. Confirm the live application URL on divorcefirm.net each fall because year-specific pages rotate.
Power of Listening Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
The 2026 Power of Listening Scholarship from Herman & Wells, a Florida personal injury firm, awards $1,000 to one US student who writes about how active listening by professionals improves outcomes in high-stress settings such as healthcare, education, government, or law. High school seniors, vocational students, undergraduates, and graduate students who are legal residents of any US state or Washington, DC, may apply if they enroll in an accredited vocational programme or two- or four-year college or university and hold at least a 3.0 GPA. You submit a 750-to-1,000-word essay, a professional resume, transcripts or acceptance proof, and the online form by November 30, 2026. Essays are screened for AI-generated text. Preference goes to students from or attending secondary school in Florida, though applicants nationwide are welcome. Herman & Wells employees and their households are ineligible.
Safe Cycling Scholarship 2026 - $1,000 Essay Award
The 2026 Safe Cycling Scholarship from Felix Gonzalez Accident and Injury Law Firm awards $1,000 to one US high school senior, college student, or graduate student who writes the strongest essay on cycling safety, bike lanes, and traffic laws. Applicants need at least a 3.0 GPA, legal residency in any state or Washington, DC, and enrollment for the current academic year. The San Antonio firm prefers Texas students but accepts nationwide entries. Submit a 700-to-1,000-word essay, resume, and transcript through the online form by 30 November 2026. AI-generated essays are disqualified.
Molded Dimensions LLC Scholarship 2027 - WI
Molded Dimensions Group, a Port Washington, Wisconsin manufacturer of custom rubber and urethane parts, sponsors a local scholarship for Wisconsin high school seniors heading to accredited post-secondary study. CareerOneStop lists a $1,000 award with a spring deadline, preference for students interested in manufacturing, engineering, or business, and application details through the sponsor or local scholarship channels. moldedgroup.com does not host a dedicated scholarship page, so confirm instructions with [email protected] before you apply.
Pi Delta Phi French Scholarship 2027 - Study Abroad
Pi Delta Phi French Scholarships recognize undergraduate members of the national French honor society who plan credit-bearing summer study abroad in French. Awards range from a $500 travel reserve held until you submit a post-program report to full tuition summer packages at partner institutions such as the American University of Paris, the Institute for American Universities in Aix-en-Provence, and the University of Québec at Chicoutimi, often paired with travel grants up to $1,000. You must be a current regular member of an active chapter, enrolled full time in an undergraduate programme, and a US citizen or permanent resident. Coursework abroad must be taught in French, taken for credit, and applied to a French major, minor, or concentration at your home institution. Applications are mailed to the Executive Director and must be postmarked by November 1; faxed or digital packets are not accepted.