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Professional Development Scholarship Guides
Professional Development Programs
Guides for funded professional development, leadership, and executive programs that don't lead to a degree but build skills and networks. Each guide covers eligibility, benefits, and the full application process.
RJT Law School Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
RJT Criminal Defense Lawyers in San Diego offers a $1,000 Law School Scholarship for U.S. citizens who are enrolled in or planning to attend an ABA-accredited U.S. law school. Ryan J. Tegnelia''s firm pays the award straight to your law school as tuition, and you must use it within one year of selection. Apply through sandiegocriminallawyerrt.com with a statement of 175 words or less on how you will use your law degree and an optional essay up to 1,000 words on making a positive impact. CareerOneStop lists the recurring deadline in February. Email [email protected] with questions. The dedicated scholarship landing page is not always live, so confirm instructions on the firm site before you submit.
Black Wynn Law School Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
Black Wynn Personal Injury Lawyers in Phoenix awards a $1,000 Law School Scholarship to one U.S. citizen who is enrolled in or planning to attend an ABA-accredited U.S. law school. You may apply before you start classes, but the tuition payment must reach your law school within one year of winning. Submit the online form on bwphoenixpersonalinjurylawyers.com with a 125-word statement on why you want a law degree and an optional essay up to 650 words on using your degree to help your community. CareerOneStop lists the recurring deadline in February; past cycles closed on February 12. Funds go directly to your law school, not to you personally. Questions go to [email protected].
John Cooper Hubbard Scholarship 2027 - $50,000
The John Cooper Hubbard Scholarship, sponsored by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation and administered by VSAC, supports Vermont students in nursing and medical fields. Awards may reach up to $50,000 annually with preference for nursing pathways. Enroll at least half time, show financial need on FAFSA, and demonstrate academic achievement. Submit the Unified Scholarship Application with ID HUBBARD, FAFSA, essay #1, recommendation letter #1, and transcript by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
Jean Andrews Nursing Scholarship 2027 - $5,000
The Jean Andrews Nursing Scholarship, sponsored by Porter Medical Center Auxiliary and administered by VSAC, awards four $5,000 scholarships to students who live or work in Addison County and pursue registered nursing or nursing education at a Title IV college. Selection is based on essay #1. Enter ID ANDREWS on the Unified Scholarship Application with your general essay by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. FAFSA is not listed among required documents for this fund.
HSF Scholar Program 2027 - $500 to $5,000
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund HSF Scholar Program selects about 10,000 students each year for mentorship, career services, leadership conferences, and merit scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 when funds allow. Phase I opens on myHSF with a short application and no essay. Finalists complete Phase II with transcripts, essays, recommendations, and FAFSA verification. You must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA recipient of Hispanic heritage with at least a 3.0 GPA in high school or 2.5 in college or graduate school, planning full-time enrollment at an accredited public or nonprofit four-year university or graduate school. The annual Phase I deadline is 15 February at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Hope For Addiction Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
Samba Recovery''s Hope For Addiction Scholarship awards $1,000 annually to a student pursuing a degree that will help individuals and families affected by substance use disorder. Applicants submit a 500-1,000-word essay on how they will use their training in the addiction field, proof of college enrollment or acceptance, and a completed PDF application uploaded through sambarecovery.com. Samba reviews the first one hundred qualified submissions for essay quality and impact. The award is open to all majors tied to that career goal, with special encouragement for students in recovery or with family addiction experience. Deadline is 28 February each year.
Hi-Low Farm Orleans 4-H Scholarship 2027
The Hi-Low Farm Orleans County 4-H Scholarship, administered by VSAC, supports Orleans County students who were active in 4-H and enroll at least half time at a Title IV school. One award up to $1,000 may be offered when the endowment allows. You need FAFSA, essay #1 with 4-H examples, recommendation letter #1 (a 4-H leader is encouraged), recommendation letter #2 for community service, and your current 4-H chapter name on the Unified Scholarship Application with ID HI-LOW-4H. Submit by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
Hilton Cares Community Scholarship 2027 - $5,000
The Hilton Cares Community Scholarship, run by the Hilton Global Foundation and Scholarship America, awards up to $5,000 to students in Hilton communities who plan full-time or part-time study at accredited colleges, universities, or vocational schools. High school seniors, graduates, and current undergraduate or graduate students in the United States may apply when the Scholars Apply portal opens. Roughly forty-five community awards are granted each cycle alongside a separate Hilton team member track. Funds cover tuition, fees, books, and required supplies. Hospitality majors are welcome but not required. Watch learnmore.scholarsapply.org/hiltoncares for the next opening; recent cycles closed in early February.
Headlights for Hope Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The 2027 Headlights for Hope Scholarship from Clark & Howell, a Maine personal injury firm, awards $1,000 to a legal US resident enrolled in vocational school, a two- or four-year college, or graduate school who maintains at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicants submit a 750-1,000-word essay on road safety measures that could reduce motorcycle accidents and distracted driving, plus a resume and transcript. AI-generated essays are disqualifying. Preference goes to students from or attending secondary school in Maine or New Hampshire. Applications are due February 28, 2027.
Helen J Switzer Nursing Scholarship 2027
The Helen J. Switzer Nursing Scholarship, administered by VSAC, honors a nurse who spent three decades caring for the sick and elderly. Windham County Vermont residents enrolled at least half time in LPN, AS-RN, or BSN-RN programs may compete for two or more awards up to $1,000 each when the endowment allows. Preference goes to Rockingham, Westminster, Athens, and Grafton in that order. Submit the Unified Scholarship Application with ID SWITZER, FAFSA, essay #1, and a non-relative recommendation by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
Gordy and Gwen EMS Scholarship 2027 - Vermont
The Gordy and Gwen EMS Scholarship, administered by VSAC, honors emergency medical services members and their families in Addison or Chittenden County. Active squad members with one year of service, or spouses or dependent children of those members, may compete for up to two $1,000 awards when the endowment allows. You need three-quarter-time enrollment, academic achievement, financial need on FAFSA, essay #1, a transcript, and squad certification on the Unified Scholarship Application with ID EMS-GG. Submit by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern for Title IV study.
Conway Memorial Scholarship 2027 - Up to $2,000
The G. Jason and Marcia Vance Conway Memorial Scholarship, administered by VSAC, honors two Vermont higher-education advocates who passed away in 2009 and 2010. Adult students who face significant barriers to education after high school and show financial need may apply for one or more awards up to $2,000 each. Submit the Unified Scholarship Application with ID CONWAY, FAFSA, essay #1, and a non-relative recommendation for any Title IV program at any enrollment level. File by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern for 2027-2028 study.