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Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship 2027 - $35K
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program gives graduating US high school seniors up to $35,000 over four years of college plus mentoring, internship placement, and the annual Mentoring and Leadership Conference in New York City. The 2026-2027 application opens September 1, 2026 and closes January 14, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Applicants need US citizenship, demonstrated financial need, strong academics, leadership, community service, SAT or ACT scores, a CSS Profile, and plans to attend an approved four-year college.
Documentary Photography Award 2027 - $1,000
The International Documentary Photography Award from Steve Anchell and Anchell Photography pays $1,000 to one undergraduate or graduate student who submits a blind-judged portfolio of 12 to 20 socially conscious documentary photographs plus a 350-word project essay. Matriculated students anywhere may apply regardless of major. The annual cycle historically closes January 1 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific. Winners are notified by March and paid by April. Apply through the official online form or partner portals such as Fastweb.
Katharine M Grosscup Horticulture 2027 - $3,500
The Katharine M. Grosscup Scholarships in Horticulture, administered by the Garden Club of America with a Cleveland-area committee, encourage sophomores through master's students at colleges in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia to study horticulture or related fields. U.S. citizens and permanent residents with about a 3.5 GPA may receive up to $3,500 paid directly for education and research, with a possible second-year award up to $1,000. Applications arrive electronically or by mail at GCA Headquarters by January 15, with interviews in early February. GCA allows only one GCA scholarship or fellowship application per year.
Lockwood Beneventi MBA Scholarship 2027 - $2,000 DAR
The Mary Elizabeth Lockwood Beneventi MBA Scholarship from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a one-time national award of up to $2,000 for a US citizen enrolled full time in an accredited MBA or business administration graduate program with at least a 3.25 GPA. The DAR Scholarship Committee accepts online applications through AcademicWorks from November 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Time. The scholarship is not automatically renewable, though recipients may reapply for up to four consecutive years. DAR chapter sponsorship is not required.
Justice in Rural Communities Scholarship 2027
Teague Law in Ellijay, Georgia offers the Justice in Rural Communities Scholarship, a $2,500 award for US students enrolled at accredited trade schools, colleges, universities, graduate programs, or law schools who write an original 1,000-word essay on access to justice in rural areas. You must be at least 18, in good academic standing, and a US resident. Submit a PDF essay with citations and a header for financial aid before completing the form on jttlaw.com. The deadline is January 30, 2027. AI-generated essays disqualify applicants.
Isabel M Herson Education Scholarship 2027 - ZNEF
The Isabel M. Herson Scholarship in Education from the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority National Educational Foundation (ZNEF) awards about $500 to $1,000 to one full-time undergraduate or graduate student majoring in elementary or secondary education for a single academic year. You apply through the ZNEF AwardSpring portal with proof of enrollment, transcripts, three recommendation letters, and a short essay. The fund typically closes February 1 each year. Payment goes to your college or university. Membership in Zeta Phi Beta is not required for this national foundation award.
Katherine F Lindquist Memorial SWE 2027 - $1,250
The Katherine F. Lindquist Memorial Scholarship from the SWE Smoky Mountain Section honors a TVA civil engineer and Girl Scout leader who mentored East Tennessee girls toward STEM careers. SWE endowed the fund in 2014 and typically awards about $1,250 to one female high school senior who lives in East Tennessee, holds at least a 2.5 GPA, and plans to enroll full time at a four-year college in math, science, or engineering. Preference often goes to applicants near Knoxville, Oak Ridge, and Johnson City. Apply through the SWE scholarship portal at scholarships.swe.org when the cycle opens, usually in December with a mid-February close.
Injury Recovery Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The 2026 Injury Recovery Scholarship from LNN Law Accident & Employment Lawyers awards $1,000 to one U.S. student who writes about psychological injury impacts and holistic recovery. High school seniors, vocational students, college students, and graduate students with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply if they are legal U.S. residents in any state or Washington, DC, and enrolled in a vocational programme or two- to four-year post-secondary school. You submit a 750-to-1,000-word essay, resume, transcripts or acceptance proof, and the online form by 31 January 2027. Essays are screened for AI-generated text. Preference goes to California students, but applicants nationwide are welcome.
Nickens Medical Student Scholarship 2027 - $5,000
The Herbert W. Nickens Medical Student Scholarships from the Association of American Medical Colleges recognize five students entering their third year at LCME-accredited US medical schools who lead efforts to promote equal opportunity in medical education and health care for underserved populations. Each winner receives $5,000 and accepts the award at Learn Serve Lead, the AAMC annual meeting, with travel and registration covered. Medical schools nominate one student per year; nominees must be US citizens, permanent residents, or DACA recipients. The AAMC nomination deadline for the 2026 cycle is April 3, 2026, and the 2027 cycle is expected to follow a similar spring deadline.
Injury Recovery Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
The 2025 Injury Recovery Scholarship from LNN Law Accident & Employment Lawyers awards $1,000 to one U.S. student who writes about psychological injury impacts and holistic recovery. High school seniors, vocational students, college students, and graduate students with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply if they are legal U.S. residents in any state or Washington, DC, and enrolled in a vocational programme or two- to four-year post-secondary school. You submit a 750-to-1,000-word essay, resume, transcripts or acceptance proof, and the online form by 31 January 2026. Essays are screened for AI-generated text. Preference goes to California students, but applicants nationwide are welcome.
Enid Hall Griswold Scholarship 2027 - $5,000 DAR
The Enid Hall Griswold Memorial Scholarship from the Daughters of the American Revolution awards $5,000 each to two college juniors or seniors at accredited US institutions who major in political science, history, government, or economics. US citizens apply online through DAR AcademicWorks from November 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Time. The award is one-time and pays through your institution. DAR chapter sponsorship is optional for this fund.
Innovation in Vehicle Safety Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Law Offices of David W. Holub awards the Innovation in Vehicle Safety Scholarship to one U.S. student whose 500- to 1,000-word essay proposes the strongest plan for making motor vehicles safer and reducing crash injuries. High school seniors, vocational students, and college or graduate attendees in accredited two- or four-year programs need at least a 3.0 GPA and legal U.S. residency in any state or the District of Columbia. Holub runs the contest from Merrillville, Indiana, yet eligibility is nationwide. Essays flagged as AI-generated are disqualified. Past cycles closed January 31; expect a similar winter deadline for 2027.