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Undergraduate Scholarships
Guides to US bachelor's degree scholarships. Each one covers who qualifies, what the award pays, and how to apply.
Lehigh Valley Medical Malpractice $500 Essay 2026
Lehigh Valley Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C. awards a $500 annual essay scholarship to undergraduates through post-graduates actively enrolled at a U.S. college or university. The 2026 prompt asks how Pennsylvania medical malpractice law should recognize non-economic harm from medical errors while balancing patient rights and provider accountability. Submit a PDF of up to 1,500 words with your contact details to [email protected] by December 31, 2026. The firm announces the winner on its website January 31, 2027 and screens entries for plagiarism and AI use.
Newland Single Parent Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
Newland & Newland, LLP, an Arlington Heights personal injury firm serving the Chicago area, awards $1,000 through the Newland & Newland Single Parent Scholarship to single parents or children of single parents who are enrolled for Spring 2027 in paralegal, legal assistant, or pre-law programs at accredited US colleges, universities, or law schools. You need at least a 2.0 GPA, US citizenship or permanent residency, proof of enrollment, and a 500-1,000 word essay on how single parenthood shaped your legal career goals. Applications close 28 December 2026 on newlandlaw.com.
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.
Kamehameha Class of 2005 Scholarship 2027 - Pauahi
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 2005 Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards one postsecondary grant each cycle to undergraduate or graduate students who did not graduate from Kamehameha Schools. Pauahi allows half-time or full-time classified enrollment and asks a short essay on how you fund college aside from financial aid and scholarships. BigFuture lists the fund as not need-based, so tax documents are not required for this award alone. U.S. residents apply when the 2027-2028 cycle opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Kamehameha Class of 2001 Scholarship 2027 - Pauahi
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 2001 Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards two need-based postsecondary grants each cycle to full-time classified undergraduate or graduate students who graduated from a public high school. You submit a financial hardship essay, the Student and Parent Form with applicable W-2s and federal tax returns, and two recommendation letters from teachers, counselors, or community organizations. Pauahi gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where the law allows. Apply when the 2027-2028 portal opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Class of 1993 Na Lei Kukui Scholarship 2027
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 1993 Na Lei Kukui Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards two postsecondary grants each cycle to full-time classified undergraduate or graduate students at accredited U.S. institutions. Pauahi gives preference to charter school graduates while keeping the fund open to qualifying residents in Hawaiʻi and on the continental United States. The listing sets no minimum GPA and does not require need-based tax uploads for this award alone. Select the Na Lei Kukui fund when the 2027-2028 postsecondary application opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Kamehameha Class of 1991 Scholarship 2027 - Pauahi
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 1991 Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards two postsecondary grants each cycle to classified undergraduate or graduate students who may enroll half-time or full-time at accredited U.S. institutions. Pauahi encourages nontraditional students such as single parents, sole providers, re-entering learners, and others navigating life circumstances, plus applicants active in community service or extracurricular activities. BigFuture lists the fund as not need-based, with a required essay through the unified portal. U.S. residents apply when the 2027-2028 cycle opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Kamehameha Class of 1983 Scholarship 2027 - Pauahi
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 1983 Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards one need-based grant each cycle to full-time undergraduate or graduate students with at least a 3.0 GPA and documented community service engagement. You write a personal growth essay about an on- or off-campus activity, plus a financial hardship essay, and upload the Student and Parent Form with applicable W-2s and federal tax returns for the tax year the live application specifies. Pauahi gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where the law allows. Apply when the 2027-2028 portal opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Kamehameha Class of 1978 Scholarship 2027 - Pauahi
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 1978 Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards one postsecondary grant each cycle to full-time classified undergraduate or graduate students at accredited U.S. colleges. Pauahi encourages applicants who participate in community service or extracurricular activities and requires an essay through the unified portal. BigFuture lists the fund as not need-based, so selection centers on your profile and essays rather than tax documents for this award alone. U.S. residents in Hawaiʻi and on the mainland may apply when the 2027-2028 cycle opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Keaholoa Investment & Finance Scholarship 2027
The Keaholoa Investment and Finance Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation supports U.S. residents pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in finance or economics at accredited postsecondary schools. Full-time and half-time classified students may apply through the unified Pauahi portal when the 2027-28 cycle opens October 1, 2026, with materials due around mid-December 2026. Community service and extracurricular involvement strengthen your file, and Pauahi gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where the law allows.
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 1965 Scholarship 2027
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 1965 Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards one need-based grant per cycle to full-time undergraduates in an accredited two- or four-year vocational, trade, technical, or bachelor''s program who maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. You submit a financial hardship essay, the Student & Parent Form, W-2s, federal tax returns, and two recommendation letters on character from teachers, counselors, coaches, clergy, employers, or community leaders. 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.