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Paliwal Club of 100 Scholars 2026 - STEAM & Music
The Paliwal Club of 100 Scholars is a partnership between 1,000 Dreams Fund and the Ila and Dinesh Paliwal Foundation that awards one-time $1,000 microgrants to high-potential women enrolled at US colleges or graduate schools. Two funds run each cycle: the STEAM Scholars Fund (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) and the Music Scholars Fund (artists, performers, songwriters, producers, and music business). Grants pay for conference travel, equipment, exam fees, and instructional programs beyond tuition, not room and board or everyday bills. Each cycle typically opens in late October and closes in early December, with winners announced in mid-January. Women age 18 and older may apply regardless of citizenship if they can prove current enrollment at a US institution and demonstrate financial need.
PA Medical Malpractice Lawyers $500 Essay 2026
PA Medical Malpractice Lawyers P.C. awards a $500 essay scholarship to undergraduate through post-graduate students actively enrolled at a U.S. college or university. The 2026 prompt asks who should be liable when hospital understaffing leads to foreseeable patient harm, including surgical errors and post-operative complications. Email a PDF of up to 1,500 words with your name, address, phone, major, and college to [email protected] by December 31, 2026. The Reading, Pennsylvania firm screens for plagiarism and AI use and announces the winner on its website January 31, 2027.
NYC Restoration Scholarship 2027 - $500 Award
NYC Restoration (Zicklin Contracting) awards one $500 scholarship to a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited US college or university. Pick one of three building-restoration essay topics, or submit a short video or infographic instead. Email your materials to [email protected] with the subject NYC Restoration Scholarship Application. The last published cycle ran through 22 December 2025 with winners announced 10 January 2026; the 2027 guide expects the next deadline around 22 December 2026 once the sponsor reposts dates.
NYC Injury Attorneys $500 Essay Scholarship 2026
NYC Injury Attorneys P.C. awards a $500 personal injury essay scholarship to undergraduate through post-graduate students actively enrolled at a US college or university. Email a PDF essay up to 1,500 words on vendor liability for defective products with your name, address, phone, major, and school to [email protected] by 31 December 2026. The Manhattan firm checks submissions for plagiarism and AI usage. The winner is announced on nyc-injury-attorneys.com on 31 January 2027.
NJ Injury Lawyers $500 Essay Scholarship 2026
New Jersey Injury Lawyers P.C. runs an annual $500 essay contest for undergraduate through post-graduate students actively enrolled at a U.S. college or university. The 2026 prompt asks whether New Jersey should cap noneconomic damages in personal injury cases. Submit a PDF of up to 1,500 words with your name, address, phone, major, and school to [email protected] by 31 December 2026. Submissions are scanned for plagiarism and AI-generated content. The firm announces the winner on its website on 31 January 2027.
New Face of Tech Scholarship 2027 - $1,500 STEAM
The New Face of Tech Scholarship from 1,000 Dreams Fund and HARMAN awards fifty $1,500 grants each cycle to women age 18 and older who are enrolled in college or graduate school and pursuing STEAM careers. Applicants complete a short photo-and-questions challenge online, demonstrate financial need, and show commitment to tech or creative STEAM fields. U.S. winners also receive JBL gear and HARMAN mentorship. Funds cover textbooks, exam fees, and related educational costs, not tuition or housing. The tenth annual cycle is expected to open in October 2026 with a December deadline and January 2027 winner announcements.
Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys Scholarship 2027
Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys awards one $2,500 Collegiate Scholarship to a US citizen or permanent resident college student with a 3.0+ GPA and community involvement. Email a 600–800 word essay on overcoming a life challenge, a community service summary, and unofficial transcripts to [email protected] by 31 December 2026. Funds apply to college tuition only. The winner is announced on the firm website and social channels.
Kamehameha Class of 1970 Scholarship 2027 - Pauahi
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 1970 Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards four postsecondary grants to full-time undergraduate or graduate students with at least a 2.50 cumulative GPA and deep community service beyond school requirements. You write an essay on organizations served, volunteer hours, and how you will keep serving the Hawaiian community, plus two letters: one from a faculty member on scholarly merit and one from a community leader on your service record. Pauahi gives preference to Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Residents of Hawaiʻi and the continental United States apply when the 2027-2028 cycle opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Ka Poli O Kaiona Scholarship 2027 - Class of 1968
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 1968 "Ka Poli O Kaiona" Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation offers two postsecondary awards for full-time undergraduate or graduate students with at least a 2.80 cumulative GPA. You submit an essay on how the award would support and extend the legacy of Ke Aliʻi Bernice Pauahi Bishop plus two recommendation letters from a school, employer, or community organization. BigFuture classifies the fund as need-based, and Pauahi gives preference to Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Residents of Hawaiʻi and the continental United States apply through the unified portal when the 2027-2028 cycle opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Kamehameha Class of 1963 Scholarship 2027
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 1963 Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards two postsecondary grants per cycle to full-time undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees tied to the Hawaiian language, charter school support, land stewardship, or early childhood education and literacy. You submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher or community member who can speak to your character, achievement, and service. Residents of Hawaiʻi and the continental United States may apply, with preference for Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Apply when the 2027-2028 Pauahi portal opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Kamehameha Class of 1972 Scholarship 2027 - Pauahi
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 1972 Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation offers two need-based postsecondary awards for full-time undergraduate or graduate students whose lives were shaped by challenging or traumatic circumstances yet show motivation to succeed in school. Applicants need at least a 2.8 GPA, financial need documentation, obstacle and hardship essays, and two recommendation letters including one from a counselor or social service agency. Pauahi gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Residents in Hawaiʻi and the continental United States apply through the unified portal when the 2027-2028 cycle opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Kamehameha Class of 1962 Scholarship 2027
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 1962 Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards one postsecondary grant per cycle to full-time undergraduate or graduate students who show community service, good character, and academic promise. You write an essay about an activity that sparked personal growth or clarified your career goals. Pauahi gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Residents of Hawaiʻi and the continental United States apply through the unified portal when the 2027-2028 cycle opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.