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.
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.
Magnolia DX Association Scholarship 2027 - $500 MS
The Magnolia DX Association Scholarship is a one-time $500 ARRL Foundation award for active amateur radio operators who hold at least a Technician-class FCC license and study electronics, communications, computer science, engineering, or a related field. ARRL gives preference to Mississippi residents, then to applicants elsewhere in the Delta Division, and to students who will attend an accredited college, university, or technical school in Mississippi or the Delta Division. Graduating high school seniors usually rank ahead of continuing undergraduates. You apply through the unified Kaleidoscope portal when the winter cycle opens. For 2027-2028 study, expect a late-October 2026 opening and a deadline around February 1, 2027, with late-spring notification and July payment to your school.
Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship 2027
Digital Responsibility awards $1,000 through the Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship to U.S. citizens or legal residents in high school, college, graduate school, or homeschool programs. There is no age limit. You submit a 140-character statement completing the prompt "Instead of spending time with technology, I'd rather…" through the sponsor's online form. Finalists may be asked for a 500- to 1,000-word essay on technology addiction. The scholarship highlights screen-time risks and is one of four Digital Responsibility awards on the same site. The listed deadline for the current cycle is January 30, 2027.
Regina B. Shearn Scholarship 2027 - $2,000 APS
The Regina B. Shearn Scholarship from Alpha Phi Sigma honors the Criminal Justice Honor Society''s first executive director. Official members apply through SmarterSelect for separate undergraduate and graduate awards worth $2,000 each. You need chapter-advisor-signed transcripts, a resume showing campus and community leadership, a 5- to 7-page corrections career paper, and three recommendation letters. Judges weigh academics, service, and your plan for roles such as probation, parole, or correctional programming. You cannot win the same Shearn award two years in a row. Applications close February 14, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
SNC Women in STEM Scholarship 2027 - $7,500
Sierra Nevada Corporation's Women in STEM Scholarship, administered by Scholarship America, awards five $7,500 grants to U.S. citizens who identify as female and pursue non-medical STEM degrees at accredited two- or four-year colleges. High school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students need a 3.5 GPA, part-time or full-time enrollment for the full award year, demonstrated financial need, and a STEM career plan. Each winner is matched with an SNC mentor. The Ozmen Foundation at the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada funds the program. Applications historically open in early December and close around mid-January, with late-March notifications and August payments.
Progress of Ideas Scholarship 2027 - $5,000
The Progress and Poverty Institute, successor to the Robert Schalkenbach Foundation, awards up to five $5,000 Progress of Ideas Scholarships each year through Scholarship America. The fund backs undergraduates with at least 36 credit hours or graduate students entering their first master's or Ph.D. who study economics, public policy, urban studies, and related social-science fields tied to economic equity. You need a 2.5 GPA, full-time enrollment at an accredited U.S. college, demonstrated financial need, two 1,000-character essays, faculty-backed recommendations, and a commitment to social justice. Awards can renew once while you maintain a 2.0 GPA. Applications typically open in late November and close around January 29 for the following academic year.
Ramos Family Law Scholarship 2027 - $1,000 Video
Ramos Law Group, PLLC awards a $1,000 Ramos Law Group Family Law Scholarship each cycle to students enrolled or planning to enroll at a U.S. college, trade school, or university. You do not have to be a child of divorced parents, though the firm created the award to highlight how divorce shapes kids. Submit a 60- to 120-second video on 5 Tips for Talking to Your Kids About Divorce, upload it through Dropbox, OneDrive, or Google Drive, and complete the online form with a photo ID and school details. Applications open May 1 and close January 31, with winners announced around February 15. The winning entry may appear on the Ramos Law Group blog and Facebook.