USA Scholarships
Undergraduate Scholarship Guides
Undergraduate Scholarships
Guides to US bachelor's degree scholarships. Each one covers who qualifies, what the award pays, and how to apply.
North Central Region 9 Scholarship 2027
The North Central Region 9 Scholarship from the SME Education Foundation supports high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing associate or bachelor degrees in manufacturing, mechanical or industrial engineering, or industrial technology at accredited two- or four-year colleges in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, or Michigan''s Upper Peninsula. You need a 3.0 GPA. First preference goes to SME North Central Region members and their spouses, children, or grandchildren; second preference goes to residents of those states. Apply through scholarships.smeef.org between 1 November 2026 and 1 February 2027; published listings show awards from about $1,000 to $6,000 for tuition, fees, or books.
Marsala Lifelong Hobby Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Marsala Law Group Lifelong Hobby Scholarship from criminal defense attorney Dominick Marsala awards $1,000 each semester to U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled at an accredited college or university with at least a 3.0 GPA. You submit a short video (three minutes or less) describing your lifelong hobby, how you keep it alive while juggling school and work, and how it helps you in other areas of life, plus proof of enrollment, GPA documentation, a headshot, and the online form at marsalalawgroup.com/scholarship. The firm runs the program twice a year. For Spring 2027 enrollment, plan on a deadline around March 9, 2027 unless the sponsor posts new dates.
Mark Blucher Planning Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Mark Blucher Planning Scholarship from the Rutland Regional Planning Commission, administered by VSAC, awards up to $1,000 to Vermont students who show interest in land use planning or related fields such as environmental studies, civil engineering, or political science. Vermont residency is required, with preference for Rutland County residents. You need at least a 3.0 GPA, financial need on FAFSA, school or community involvement, and a strong work ethic. Submit the Unified Scholarship Application with scholarship ID BLUCHER, FAFSA, essay #1, two recommendations, and a transcript by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
Rask Gamma Omicron Scholarship 2027 - $3,000
The Marie Mathew Rask-Gamma Omicron Educational Endowment from the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation pays about $3,000 to full-time undergraduate members of Gamma Omicron at the University of Wyoming. If no qualified Gamma Omicron applicant emerges, the fund may support a member in Eta Province, which includes chapters in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. Selection weighs academic merit, financial need, and leadership in Kappa and the community. You apply through the Foundation merit-based or need-based portal on kappakappagamma.org. For 2027-28 funding, expect a mid-November 2026 opening and a February 3 deadline, with Kappa''s national cycle also closing in early February at 5 p.m. Eastern.
Lucile B. Kaufman Women's Scholarship 2027
The Lucile B. Kaufman Women''s Scholarship is a named undergraduate fund inside the SME Education Foundation portfolio for full-time women studying manufacturing engineering, manufacturing technology, industrial engineering, engineering technology, or a closely related field at an accredited U.S. or Canadian college. You need at least 30 completed college credits, a 3.0 GPA, and standard SMEEF citizenship or residency status. Published directories list awards from about $1,000 to $6,000 for tuition, fees, or books. Apply once at scholarships.smeef.org when the cycle opens 1 November 2026 and closes 1 February 2027.
Myrtle & Earl Walker Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Myrtle and Earl Walker Scholarship is a named undergraduate fund inside the SME Education Foundation portfolio for full-time students pursuing manufacturing engineering, manufacturing engineering technology, or a closely related field at an accredited U.S. or Canadian college. You need at least 15 completed college credits or one semester of study, a 3.0 GPA, and intent to build a career in manufacturing engineering or technology. Published encyclopedia listings describe a $1,000 award for tuition, fees, or books. Apply once at scholarships.smeef.org when the cycle opens 1 November 2026 and closes 1 February 2027.
Lullelia W Harrison Counseling Scholarship 2027
The Lullelia W. Harrison Counseling Scholarship from the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority National Educational Foundation (ZNEF) supports full-time undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in a counseling degree at an accredited US college or university. The AwardSpring listing for the 2027 cycle shows a $5,000 award for fall-through-spring study; older directories often cite smaller ranges, so confirm the live amount in the portal. You apply through znefscholarships.awardspring.com with transcripts, three recommendation letters, a 150-word essay, and proof of enrollment. The fund typically closes February 1 each year. Zeta membership is not required for this general ZNEF scholarship.
Little Helpers 1000 Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Little Helpers Future of Food and Nutrition Scholarship awards $1,000 to students in the USA studying nutrition, food science, chemistry, biology, public health, dietetics, or fields tied to digestive health and gluten research. Little Helpers B.V., known for Tolerase G gluten-digestion supplements, sponsors the award to support the next generation of food and health scientists. External college listings describe an essay-based application at littlehelpers.com/scholarship; the public page may rotate with product seasons, so confirm the live 2027 form before you submit.
Lambda Project 2000 Scholarship 2027 - $3,000
The Lambda Project 2000 Scholarship from the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation pays about $3,000 to full-time undergraduate members of Lambda chapter at the University of Akron in Ohio. Lambda, founded in 1877, was the first women''s fraternity on campus and raised more than $13,000 through Project 2000 endowment work. CareerOneStop lists a February 3 deadline and selection based on academic merit, financial need, and leadership in Kappa and the community. You apply through the Foundation merit-based or need-based portal on kappakappagamma.org; the Scholarships Committee may assign this named fund when your Lambda affiliation and record fit. For 2027-28 funding, expect a mid-November 2026 opening and an early February 2027 cutoff at 5 p.m. Eastern.
Kiwanis Redlands Academic Excellence 2027 - $6,000
The Kiwanis Club of Redlands Foundation Academic Excellence Scholarship from Redlands Community Scholarship Foundation pays $6,000 over four years to a Redlands Unified School District graduate with strong academics, leadership, extracurricular involvement, and community service. Finalists interview with the Kiwanis Scholarship Committee. The award supports a four-year university or a two-year college on a transfer path to a four-year school. Seniors apply through the unified RCSF portal on redlandsscholarships.org; CareerOneStop lists a February 5 deadline, so confirm the live district date each cycle.
LGK New Early Educators Scholarship 2027
The Let''s Grow Kids Scholarship for Aspiring Early Educators - New Students, administered by VSAC, helps Vermont residents begin associate or bachelor degrees in early childhood education or related fields with an early childhood concentration. High school seniors and adults new to college ECE paths may apply with at least three-quarter-time enrollment at a Title IV school, a 2.5 cumulative GPA where applicable, financial need on FAFSA, VTAEYC membership, and a plan to work in Vermont child care for at least two years after graduation. Submit the Unified Scholarship Application with ID LGK-NS, essay #1, recommendation letter #1, and transcript by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
LGK Continuing Early Educators Scholarship 2027
The Let''s Grow Kids Scholarship for Aspiring Early Educators - Continuing Students, administered by VSAC, supports Vermont residents already enrolled in early childhood education or a related major with an early childhood concentration. You need at least three-quarter-time study at a Vermont Title IV college, a 2.5 cumulative GPA, financial need on FAFSA, VTAEYC membership, and a plan to work in Vermont child care for at least two years after graduation. Submit the Unified Scholarship Application with ID LGK-CS, essay #1, recommendation letter #1, and transcript by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.