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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.
EPP/MSI Undergraduate Scholarship 2027 - NOAA
NOAA''s José E. Serrano Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions (EPP/MSI) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (USP) supports rising juniors at accredited MSIs nationwide with up to $9,500 per academic year for two years, two paid 10-week NOAA summer internships, travel, housing subsidies, and professional development. You must be a U.S. citizen or national, hold at least a 3.2 GPA, and major in a NOAA mission field. Applications share the Hollings portal and typically close January 31. NOAA paused the 2026 EPP class for budget reasons; watch noaa.gov for the next cycle.
I Have a Dream Scholarship 2027 - $1,500 Unigo
Unigo's I Have a Dream Scholarship awards $1,500 to one legal U.S. resident age 14 or older who writes a 250-word essay about what they dream about, from a bizarre sleep dream to future hopes. You must be enrolled or will enroll in an accredited college, university, or trade school no later than fall 2027. Residents of all 50 states and the District of Columbia may apply. Submit one application at unigo.com by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on January 31, 2027.
Pittenger American History Scholarship 2027 - $2K/yr
The Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship from DAR gives $2,000 per year for up to four years to graduating high school seniors who will earn an undergraduate degree with at least 24 credit hours in American history and American government. Renewal requires a 3.25 GPA and annual transcript review. US citizens apply on DAR AcademicWorks from November 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Time. Citizens abroad may apply through a Units Overseas Chapter.
DAR Centennial Scholarship 2027 - $2,500 Preservation
The DAR Centennial Scholarship from the Daughters of the American Revolution awards $2,500 each to two graduate students pursuing historic preservation at an accredited US college or university. Funding came from proceeds of the DAR Centennial Pin. 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.
Beneventi Law Scholarship 2027 - $2,000 DAR Award
The Arthur Lockwood Beneventi Law Scholarship from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a one-time national award of about $2,000 for a US citizen enrolled in or attending an accredited US law school 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 award is not automatically renewable, though past recipients may reapply in later cycles. DAR chapter sponsorship is not required.