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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.
SmithGroup JEDI Scholarship 2027 - $6,000
The SmithGroup Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, now promoted as the Design a Better Future Scholarship, awards $6,000 tuition grants to five US students each year who advance inclusion in architecture, engineering, and planning. Recipients also complete a required paid summer internship at a SmithGroup office. Applications for the 2027 class are scheduled to open 28 September 2026 through smithgroup.com/become-an-intern, with eligibility tied to junior-or-higher standing, a 3.0 GPA, US work authorization, and enrollment during Fall 2027.
SME Education Foundation Scholarship 2027 - $20,000
The SME Education Foundation Scholarship Program uses one online application to match graduating high school seniors and current college students with more than 60 manufacturing-focused awards. Eligible majors include associate and bachelor programs in engineering, technology, and other fields that feed advanced manufacturing. Awards typically range from $2,500 to $20,000, with merit and need-based options and some renewable packages. The 2027-2028 cycle is expected to open 1 November 2026 and close 1 February 2027 at scholarships.smeef.org, following the annual November-through-February window on smeef.org.
Superior Seating Scholarship 2027 - $1,500 Culinary Award
The Superior Seating Scholarship from the Kenilworth, New Jersey restaurant furniture company awards one $1,500 grant each year to a US citizen studying culinary arts, hospitality management, interior design, or a closely related field. High school seniors, GED students, and nontraditional learners planning qualifying enrollment may apply alongside current full-time or part-time college and culinary school students. Email [email protected] with contact details, major, school name, and a 500-word essay in DOC or PDF format by November 30.
Selfless Parent Scholarship 2027 - $1,000 Essay
The Selfless Parent Scholarship from Capital Family & Divorce Law Group awards $1,000 to one US student who writes about sacrifices a parent or guardian made to help them succeed. High school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students with at least a 3.0 GPA who are legal residents in any state or DC may apply when the firm publishes the annual form. Past cycles required a 750-word essay, resume, and transcript ahead of a late-November deadline for the following spring semester. Confirm the live application URL on divorcefirm.net each fall because year-specific pages rotate.
Power of Listening Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
The 2026 Power of Listening Scholarship from Herman & Wells, a Florida personal injury firm, awards $1,000 to one US student who writes about how active listening by professionals improves outcomes in high-stress settings such as healthcare, education, government, or law. High school seniors, vocational students, undergraduates, and graduate students who are legal residents of any US state or Washington, DC, may apply if they enroll in an accredited vocational programme or two- or four-year college or university and hold at least a 3.0 GPA. You submit a 750-to-1,000-word essay, a professional resume, transcripts or acceptance proof, and the online form by November 30, 2026. Essays are screened for AI-generated text. Preference goes to students from or attending secondary school in Florida, though applicants nationwide are welcome. Herman & Wells employees and their households are ineligible.
Safe Cycling Scholarship 2026 - $1,000 Essay Award
The 2026 Safe Cycling Scholarship from Felix Gonzalez Accident and Injury Law Firm awards $1,000 to one US high school senior, college student, or graduate student who writes the strongest essay on cycling safety, bike lanes, and traffic laws. Applicants need at least a 3.0 GPA, legal residency in any state or Washington, DC, and enrollment for the current academic year. The San Antonio firm prefers Texas students but accepts nationwide entries. Submit a 700-to-1,000-word essay, resume, and transcript through the online form by 30 November 2026. AI-generated essays are disqualified.
Molded Dimensions LLC Scholarship 2027 - WI
Molded Dimensions Group, a Port Washington, Wisconsin manufacturer of custom rubber and urethane parts, sponsors a local scholarship for Wisconsin high school seniors heading to accredited post-secondary study. CareerOneStop lists a $1,000 award with a spring deadline, preference for students interested in manufacturing, engineering, or business, and application details through the sponsor or local scholarship channels. moldedgroup.com does not host a dedicated scholarship page, so confirm instructions with [email protected] before you apply.
Pi Delta Phi French Scholarship 2027 - Study Abroad
Pi Delta Phi French Scholarships recognize undergraduate members of the national French honor society who plan credit-bearing summer study abroad in French. Awards range from a $500 travel reserve held until you submit a post-program report to full tuition summer packages at partner institutions such as the American University of Paris, the Institute for American Universities in Aix-en-Provence, and the University of Québec at Chicoutimi, often paired with travel grants up to $1,000. You must be a current regular member of an active chapter, enrolled full time in an undergraduate programme, and a US citizen or permanent resident. Coursework abroad must be taught in French, taken for credit, and applied to a French major, minor, or concentration at your home institution. Applications are mailed to the Executive Director and must be postmarked by November 1; faxed or digital packets are not accepted.
Missing Piece Scholarship 2027 - $1,000 Award
Missing Piece (Missing Piece Billing & Consulting Solutions) awards $1,000 to one US citizen pursuing a bachelor's degree at an accredited US college or university. CareerOneStop and StudentScholarships.org describe a simple online nomination form, proof of acceptance or enrollment, and a November 30 deadline. Recipients are chosen at random among eligible applicants. The company is headquartered in Kokomo, Indiana, but residency is not limited to Indiana.
Seth Okin Good Deeds Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
The Seth Okin Good Deeds Scholarship awards $1,000 to one student who writes the strongest essay on how people should choose where to volunteer and donate. Maryland criminal defense attorney Seth Okin sponsors the contest nationwide for legal U.S. residents pursuing community college, undergraduate, graduate, law, or business programs. You need a 3.0 cumulative GPA, a resume that shows service, a current transcript, and a 500-word essay emailed to [email protected] by 30 November 2026. The firm screens essays for AI-generated text.
Kanoski Bresney Distracted Driving Scholarship 2027
Kanoski Bresney awards five $1,000 Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarships to US citizens with at least a 3.0 GPA who are enrolled in undergraduate or graduate school through Fall 2026 or Spring 2027, or who are high school seniors starting college in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. Submit a 1,000-word double-spaced essay on how distraction affected your life and how to raise awareness among young drivers, plus a transcript and contact details. Apply by 9 November 2026; winners notified by 9 December 2026.
Justice in Family Law Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Law Office of George J. Skuros Justice in Family Law Scholarship awards $1,000 to a US citizen enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or J.D. program for Spring 2027 who wants to improve family law practice and policy. Submit a 500-1,500 word PDF essay analyzing a recent family law reform with at least one citation, plus a transcript and contact details. You must be at least 18 with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. Applications are due 30 November 2026; the winner is notified by 10 January 2027.