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Undergraduate Scholarship Guides
Undergraduate Scholarships
Guides for funded bachelor's degree programmes for international students. Each guide covers eligibility, documents, benefits, and the full application process so you know exactly what to do.
Union Plus Scholarship 2027 - $1,000 to $4,000
The Union Plus Scholarship Program, funded through the Union Plus Education Foundation, awards one-time cash grants from $1,000 to $4,000 to union members, retirees, spouses, and dependent children pursuing accredited U.S. college, university, community college, or trade school study. Applicants need at least one year of continuous union membership satisfied by May 31, 2027, two 350-word essays on labor and personal growth, and a teacher reference. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is recommended. You do not need a Union Plus credit card or loan. Applications open in mid-June and close January 31, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern, with winners notified in early June for Fall 2027 enrollment.
Achieving My Potential Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Ghanouni Teen & Young Adult Defense Firm Achieving My Potential Scholarship awards $1,000 to a student who went through the juvenile or criminal justice system as a young adult and is building a brighter future. You must be enrolled in a US trade school, undergraduate, graduate, or other post-secondary program, or be a high school senior who will enroll before the 26 February 2027 deadline. The firm requires a 2.0 minimum GPA, a resume, a transcript or acceptance proof, and a 750-1,000 word essay on your experience and how the award would help you move forward. Email the full packet to [email protected] by the deadline. AI-drafted essays are not considered.
UC Online University to Business Scholarship 2027
The UC Online University to Business Scholarship, known on campus as the Business Partnerships Scholarship, gives employees of participating employers a tuition discount on University of Cincinnati Online programs. Discounts are negotiated per company and usually take a set percentage off instructional fees rather than a flat check. You verify employment through your HR team, enroll in an eligible online certificate or degree, and coordinate with UC Online advisors. The award stacks with many employer reimbursement plans and does not replace them. It cannot run in the same semester as UC''s $1,200 Graduate Scholarship Award or on Professional Development Scholarship programs.
AATCC Western Region Scholarship 2027 - $4,000
The AATCC Foundation Western Region Scholarship, often called the West Scholarship, awards $4,000 to rising junior or senior undergraduates pursuing a bachelor's degree in a textile- or fashion-related field at colleges in the AATCC California, Northwest, Midwest, or Pacific sections. You need U.S. citizenship, at least a 2.8 GPA, demonstrated financial need, and involvement in community service, leadership, or work. One online AATCC Foundation application matches you to every fund you qualify for, including conference registration and up to $500 travel reimbursement for Foundation scholars. For the 2026-2027 academic year cycle, applications close February 28, 2027, with notification in early summer.
100th Infantry Battalion Memorial Scholarship 2027
The 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans Memorial Scholarship Fund, administered by the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, supports direct descendants of 100th Infantry Battalion World War II veterans who maintain at least a 2.7 GPA, enroll full time at an accredited college, and stay active in community service. You do not need Hawaii residency or demonstrated financial need, though FAFSA completion is part of the HCF Common Scholarship Application. Applicants name the veteran and relationship for verification through the 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans office, write a legacy essay, and apply online through HCF. For the 2027-2028 academic year, expect the common application to open in early December 2026 and close in late February 2027, with recommendation letters due shortly after and awards announced in May and June.
Wayne Nelson KB4UT Memorial Scholarship 2027 - $1K
The Wayne Nelson, KB4UT, Memorial Scholarship is a one-time $1,000 ARRL Foundation award for US citizens with any active FCC amateur radio license, a 3.0 GPA, and enrollment in a technical field at an accredited four-year college or university. ARRL gives first preference to licensed hams in Central Florida counties (Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake, Volusia, Brevard, and Polk), then to applicants elsewhere in Florida if no suitable Central Florida candidate is found. You apply through the unified Kaleidoscope portal each winter. For the 2027 academic year, expect the portal to open in late October 2026 and close around February 1, 2027, with recipients notified in late spring and checks mailed to schools in July.
Tom and Judith Comstock Scholarship 2027 - $2,000
The Tom and Judith Comstock Scholarship from the ARRL Foundation pays $2,000 to one licensed amateur each year who resides in Texas or Oklahoma and is either a high school senior accepted at a two- or four-year college or a student already enrolled at such a school. Any FCC amateur license class qualifies, and any major is eligible. You apply through the unified Kaleidoscope portal with transcripts uploaded in the same session. For the 2027 academic year, expect a late-October 2026 opening, a February 1, 2027 deadline, June notification, and July checks mailed to your school.
Michael R Ware NN3I Scholarship 2027 - $2,000
The Michael R. Ware, NN3I, Scholarship awards $2,000 from the ARRL Foundation to one licensed amateur each year who lives in Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, or New England and studies science, technology, engineering, or math at an accredited four-year U.S. college or graduate program. You need U.S. citizenship, a 3.0 GPA, proof of financial need, and either a General-class license held at least two years before you apply or a current Amateur Extra ticket. Apply through the unified Kaleidoscope portal; expect a late-October opening, February 1 close, June notification, and July disbursement to your school.
Harry A Hodges W6YOO Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Harry A. Hodges, W6YOO, Scholarship is a one-time $1,000 award from the ARRL Foundation for U.S. citizen high school seniors who hold at least a Technician-class FCC amateur license and show real involvement in radio service. ARRL gives geographic preference to applicants from San Diego County, California, then to other California residents if no qualified San Diego County applicant is selected. You can study any major at any accredited U.S. college, junior college, or trade school. Strong academics or an at-risk youth turnaround story with two counselor or teacher recommendations can both fit the fund. Apply through the unified Kaleidoscope portal when it opens in late October; expect a February 1 close, late-spring notification, and July payment to your school.
James Davidson Innovative Student Scholarship 2027
SprayWorks Equipment Group offers the James Davidson Innovative Student Scholarship, a $600 award for one four-year university student pursuing chemical science with a 2.5 GPA or higher. Named for owner James Davidson, the Canton, Ohio company supports innovation tied to polyurethanes and spray foam careers. You submit an 800-word essay on how you create or plan to create innovation through chemical science plus one academic recommendation from a non-family member. The historical window runs August 1 through December 21, with spring notification. Confirm the live application link on sprayworksequipment.com or email [email protected] because the dedicated landing page has been offline.
Advocates Law Scholarship 2027 - $2,000
The Advocates Law Scholarship from Driggs, Bills & Day PLLC awards $2,000 each year to two U.S. students: $1,000 for a high school junior or senior and $1,000 for a current college student at an accredited U.S. institution. Despite the Idaho Advocates keyword, eligibility is nationwide. You follow The Advocates on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or LinkedIn, then submit a 300- to 500-word essay on road safety with citations and a works cited page. AI-generated essays are disqualified. The annual deadline is January 31, winners are paid through their schools, and questions go to [email protected].
Constitution Scholarship 2027 - Up to $10,000
The Restoration of America Foundation Constitution Scholarship pairs free Hillsdale College online courses with cash awards from $2,000 up to $10,000 for U.S. citizens age 16 and older in high school, homeschool, college, university, or trade school. You must finish Introduction to the Constitution and Constitution 101, upload your certificates, and complete the ROAF application on ffroa.com. A third approved Hillsdale course unlocks the $5,000 and $10,000 tiers. Funds pay tuition at private high schools, colleges, universities, and trade schools. The January 31, 2027 deadline runs at 11:59 p.m. Eastern, winners are announced about 60 days later, and you may apply once per semester until you win.