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Guides for funded master's degree and Masters by Research programs. Each guide covers eligibility, documents, benefits, and the full application process so you know exactly what to do.
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.
Seth Okin Good Deeds Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
The Seth Okin Good Deeds Scholarship awards $1,000 to one student who writes the strongest essay on how people should choose where to volunteer and donate. Maryland criminal defense attorney Seth Okin sponsors the contest nationwide for legal U.S. residents pursuing community college, undergraduate, graduate, law, or business programs. You need a 3.0 cumulative GPA, a resume that shows service, a current transcript, and a 500-word essay emailed to [email protected] by 30 November 2026. The firm screens essays for AI-generated text.
Kanoski Bresney Distracted Driving Scholarship 2027
Kanoski Bresney awards five $1,000 Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarships to US citizens with at least a 3.0 GPA who are enrolled in undergraduate or graduate school through Fall 2026 or Spring 2027, or who are high school seniors starting college in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. Submit a 1,000-word double-spaced essay on how distraction affected your life and how to raise awareness among young drivers, plus a transcript and contact details. Apply by 9 November 2026; winners notified by 9 December 2026.
Maley/FTEE Teacher Scholarship 2027 - $500
The Maley/FTEE Teacher Professional Development Scholarship honors Dr. Donald Maley and supports technology and engineering teachers who are starting or continuing graduate study. The Foundation for Technology and Engineering Educators and ITEEA administer the $500 award nationwide. You must be an ITEEA member and a technology or engineering teacher at any grade level. Self-nominations are welcome. Submit a nomination letter with graduate study plans, action research plans, and financial need, plus a resume, college transcript, and three recommendation letters by 1 November 2026. Nominees are notified by mid-November and recognized at the ITEEA Annual Conference.
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.
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.
AGC Foundation Scholarships 2027 - Up to $2,500/yr
The AGC Education and Research Foundation awards renewable undergraduate scholarships of up to $2,500 per year and graduate awards up to $3,750 per year for students in ABET, ACCE, or eligible ATMAE construction management and construction-related engineering programs. Rising sophomores through seniors (not high school seniors) who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents apply through the SmarterSelect portal by midnight Eastern on 1 November 2026 for aid starting fall 2027.
Boyk Law Veteran Scholarship 2026 - $2,000 USA
The Boyk Law Veteran Scholarship 2026 awards $2,000 to one U.S. college student who has served in the Armed Forces or is the spouse, widow, child, or stepchild of a veteran. Charles E. Boyk Law Offices runs the annual essay competition nationwide for U.S. citizens enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university. Submit a resume, certified transcript, and a 750-1,000 word essay through the official form by 1 November 2026. The winner is announced on Veterans Day, 11 November 2026, and the check is sent directly to the student''s school for tuition or school-related expenses.