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.
CCCTM Certification Grant 2026 - $255 AAACN
The AAACN CCCTM Certification Grant awards two grants of $255 each year to help American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing members pay the exam registration fee for Certified in Care Coordination and Transition Management (CCCTM) certification. You need at least two continuous years of AAACN membership, eligibility to sit for the exam in the United States, and a plan to become certified within one year of receiving the grant. Applicants describe how certification will benefit ambulatory care nursing and give back to AAACN. Apply online through AAACN; CareerOneStop lists a 15 November deadline for this grant. Note: ANCC now offers CCCTM renewal only for nurses who already hold the credential, so confirm you can still sit for initial certification before you apply.
George W. Gore Award 2027 - FAMU Merit Scholarship
The George W. Gore Award at Florida A&M University is a competitive merit scholarship for U.S. high school graduates admitted to FAMU who show strong grades and test scores. Named for former president Dr. George W. Gore Jr., it sits within FAMU''s University Scholarship Program alongside the Distinguished Scholars and Presidential Special awards. Applicants must apply for FAMU admission before 15 October 2026, meet published GPA and SAT or ACT minimums, and complete scholarship steps through the Center for Access and Student Success. Dollar amounts vary by year and are not always posted online; contact [email protected] for current values.
CASFM Undergraduate Scholarship 2027 - $5,000 CO
The CASFM Undergraduate Scholarship awards $5,000 for the 2026-27 academic year to one Colorado college student studying civil engineering or a closely related field such as hydrology, stormwater management, or floodplain management. You must be a sophomore, junior, or senior registered for at least 10 credit hours per semester at a Colorado college or university. CASFM (Colorado Association of Stormwater and Floodplain Managers) short-lists three applicants, holds interviews in mid-November, and pays the winner by check. The package includes optional registration and three nights of lodging at the 2027 CASFM Conference if you accept the award at the annual lunch. Complete applications are due 2 November 2026.
Baldwin Aviation Management Scholarship 2027 - CAM
The Donald A. Baldwin Sr. Business Aviation Management Scholarship is an NBAA Charities award created in 2007 with the Baldwin family to help business aviation professionals pay for Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) exam costs. Funds historically covered the CAM application, study materials, and exam registration for candidates who already met NBAA''s CAM eligibility rules. Recipients were announced at the NBAA Leadership Conference while the program ran on the annual calendar. As of late 2026 the Baldwin name no longer appears on NBAA''s public scholarship roster, so confirm the current cycle at nbaa.org and ask [email protected] before applying.
Future of Connectivity Scholarship 2026 - $2,500
The Future of Connectivity Scholarship from Zipit Wireless awards $2,500 to one U.S. undergraduate or graduate student who writes a 1,000-word essay imagining life in 2035 and how Internet-enabled devices and IoT connectivity change daily life and industries. Eligible majors include computer science, cybersecurity, data analytics, IT management, network administration, software development, business administration, and marketing. Email your essay, bio, and enrollment proof to [email protected] by 27 November 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST. Funds go directly to your U.S. college or university after the winner is announced 18 December 2026.
DLA Piper BRAVO Scholarship 2026 - $6,000 Law
The DLA Piper BRAVO (Building Relationships to Advance Veterans'' Opportunities) Scholarship helps honorably discharged U.S. veterans move toward law school with up to $6,000: $1,000 for LSAT prep and application costs and $5,000 paid toward an ABA-accredited law school. Scholarship America administers the nationwide program for DLA Piper. You need a 3.0 GPA, college enrollment or a degree from an accredited U.S. school, proof of honorable discharge (DD214 or equivalent), and a plan to start LSAT prep or law school applications within one year. Up to 20 BRAVO awards are granted each cycle. Apply online by 13 November 2026 at 3:00 PM Central Time; recipients are notified in February 2027 and payments process in August 2027.
Focused Driver Scholarship 2026 - $1,000 USA
The La Fratta Law Firm Focused Driver Scholarship 2026 awards $1,000 to one student who writes a 750-1,000 word essay on distracted driving and roadway safety. Michael La Fratta, a Charlottesville traffic attorney, sponsors the nationwide award for U.S. legal residents in high school, vocational programs, college, or graduate school with at least a 3.0 GPA. Submit your essay, resume, and transcript through the official form by 30 November 2026. Preference goes to applicants from or attending school in Virginia, but students in all 50 states and D.C. may apply.
Lichtman Community Service Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Law Offices of Jeffrey Lichtman Community Service Scholarship awards $1,000 to one student who started a community service project that tackled a real local problem. The New York criminal defense firm runs the contest nationwide for legal U.S. residents in vocational school, college, or graduate programs, plus high school seniors and GED holders headed to college. You need a 3.0 GPA, a 750-1,000 word essay about service you initiated, a resume, and a transcript or acceptance letter. Materials are due 30 March 2027 through the firm''s online form. Essays are screened for AI-generated text.
Golen Engine Scholarship 2026 - $500 USA Award
The Golen Engine Scholarship is a $500 annual award from Golen Engine Service in Hudson, New Hampshire, for US citizens working toward an engineering degree at a college or university in the United States. You can apply while accepted to a program or already enrolled. The winner must show proof of acceptance or a college transcript. Sponsors list the deadline as 30 November each year and ask you to apply through an online form on the Golen Engine Service website.
AIA Alaska College Scholarship 2026 - Up to $4,000
AIA Alaska awards college scholarships of up to $4,000 per year to Alaska residents pursuing accredited architecture degrees at universities outside the state, where nonresident tuition, studio costs, books, and travel add up quickly. Applications open 15 January 2026 and are due 15 March 2026. Awards support third- and fourth-year B.Arch students or graduate architecture students and pay toward the fall semester.
AFCEA War Veterans Scholarship 2026 - $2,500
The AFCEA War Veterans Scholarship awards merit-based grants of $2,500 to active-duty service members and honorably discharged US veterans who deployed in support of Overseas Contingency Operations and are now sophomore or junior undergraduates in eligible C4I-related STEM majors. The AFCEA Educational Foundation and AFCEA NOVA Chapter require a 3.0 GPA, US citizenship, DD214 or service paperwork without SSN, two faculty recommendations, and official transcripts sent to [email protected] by 1 May 2026.
BOBS Paws for a Cause Design Scholarship 2026
The BOBS from Skechers Paws for a Cause Design Scholarship invites U.S. college students to submit an original dog or cat mosaic print for BOBS footwear plus a personal shelter-pet story. Two winners each receive a $10,000 scholarship for 2027–2028, shoe production, mentoring, Skechers product, and must attend 2027 celebration events. Apply at my.reviewr.com by 15 September 2026.