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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.
HIFICU Scholarship 2027 - 20 x $2,000 Hawaii
The Hawaiian Financial Federal Credit Union Scholarship Program for SY 2026-2027 awards twenty $2,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors and college students who are HIFICU members or legal dependents of members in good standing. You need a 3.0 GPA, U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, and a complete mailed or facilitated electronic packet postmarked by 30 November 2026. Awards pay tuition and fees at any accredited two- or four-year U.S. college.
LEAP Scholarship 2026 - $6,000 Athlete Law Path
The Legal Elite Athlete Pipeline (LEAP) Scholarship from DLA Piper helps college athletes who want to become lawyers. Scholarship America administers the nationwide program. Each LEAP recipient gets $1,000 for LSAT preparation and law school application fees plus a $5,000 award toward an accredited U.S. law school, up to $6,000 total. You need at least two years of undergraduate credit, a 3.0 GPA, and at least two years on a competitive intercollegiate athletic team at an accredited U.S. college. Up to 20 LEAP awards are granted each cycle. Apply online by 13 November 2026 at 3:00 PM Central Time; one recommender must submit by 18 November 2026. Decisions arrive in February 2027 and law school payments process in August 2027.
Cooke College Scholarship 2027 - Up to $55K/Year
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program supports high-achieving US high school seniors with financial need who plan to enroll at a four-year college in Fall 2027. Awards are last-dollar funding after institutional aid and can reach up to $55,000 per year for tuition, living expenses, books, and fees, plus advising and graduate school support. You need an unweighted GPA of at least 3.75, SAT/ACT/AP/IB scores on file, and family income the Foundation can review (consideration up to about $95,000 gross). Apply through the Common App from 19 August through 11 November 2026.
MAPA Scholarship 2027 Minnesota - $750 Accounting
The Minnesota Association of Public Accountants (MAPA) Scholarship supports Minnesota residents in the sophomore through fifth year of a four-year accounting degree who plan to work in public accounting. MAPA generally pays about $750 per recipient, with the final count tied to qualified applicants and available funds. You need at least a 2.5 GPA, U.S. citizenship, and enrollment at a U.S. accredited college or university. The 2026-2027 cycle uses MAPA''s PDF application, college transcripts, and a signed letter of recommendation, all due by 31 October 2026 by mail or email. Winners hear back in December.
George W. Gore Award 2027 - FAMU Merit Scholarship
The George W. Gore Award at Florida A&M University is a competitive merit scholarship for U.S. high school graduates admitted to FAMU who show strong grades and test scores. Named for former president Dr. George W. Gore Jr., it sits within FAMU''s University Scholarship Program alongside the Distinguished Scholars and Presidential Special awards. Applicants must apply for FAMU admission before 15 October 2026, meet published GPA and SAT or ACT minimums, and complete scholarship steps through the Center for Access and Student Success. Dollar amounts vary by year and are not always posted online; contact [email protected] for current values.
CASFM Undergraduate Scholarship 2027 - $5,000 CO
The CASFM Undergraduate Scholarship awards $5,000 for the 2026-27 academic year to one Colorado college student studying civil engineering or a closely related field such as hydrology, stormwater management, or floodplain management. You must be a sophomore, junior, or senior registered for at least 10 credit hours per semester at a Colorado college or university. CASFM (Colorado Association of Stormwater and Floodplain Managers) short-lists three applicants, holds interviews in mid-November, and pays the winner by check. The package includes optional registration and three nights of lodging at the 2027 CASFM Conference if you accept the award at the annual lunch. Complete applications are due 2 November 2026.
Future of Connectivity Scholarship 2026 - $2,500
The Future of Connectivity Scholarship from Zipit Wireless awards $2,500 to one U.S. undergraduate or graduate student who writes a 1,000-word essay imagining life in 2035 and how Internet-enabled devices and IoT connectivity change daily life and industries. Eligible majors include computer science, cybersecurity, data analytics, IT management, network administration, software development, business administration, and marketing. Email your essay, bio, and enrollment proof to [email protected] by 27 November 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST. Funds go directly to your U.S. college or university after the winner is announced 18 December 2026.
DLA Piper BRAVO Scholarship 2026 - $6,000 Law
The DLA Piper BRAVO (Building Relationships to Advance Veterans'' Opportunities) Scholarship helps honorably discharged U.S. veterans move toward law school with up to $6,000: $1,000 for LSAT prep and application costs and $5,000 paid toward an ABA-accredited law school. Scholarship America administers the nationwide program for DLA Piper. You need a 3.0 GPA, college enrollment or a degree from an accredited U.S. school, proof of honorable discharge (DD214 or equivalent), and a plan to start LSAT prep or law school applications within one year. Up to 20 BRAVO awards are granted each cycle. Apply online by 13 November 2026 at 3:00 PM Central Time; recipients are notified in February 2027 and payments process in August 2027.
Focused Driver Scholarship 2026 - $1,000 USA
The La Fratta Law Firm Focused Driver Scholarship 2026 awards $1,000 to one student who writes a 750-1,000 word essay on distracted driving and roadway safety. Michael La Fratta, a Charlottesville traffic attorney, sponsors the nationwide award for U.S. legal residents in high school, vocational programs, college, or graduate school with at least a 3.0 GPA. Submit your essay, resume, and transcript through the official form by 30 November 2026. Preference goes to applicants from or attending school in Virginia, but students in all 50 states and D.C. may apply.
Lichtman Community Service Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Law Offices of Jeffrey Lichtman Community Service Scholarship awards $1,000 to one student who started a community service project that tackled a real local problem. The New York criminal defense firm runs the contest nationwide for legal U.S. residents in vocational school, college, or graduate programs, plus high school seniors and GED holders headed to college. You need a 3.0 GPA, a 750-1,000 word essay about service you initiated, a resume, and a transcript or acceptance letter. Materials are due 30 March 2027 through the firm''s online form. Essays are screened for AI-generated text.
Golen Engine Scholarship 2026 - $500 USA Award
The Golen Engine Scholarship is a $500 annual award from Golen Engine Service in Hudson, New Hampshire, for US citizens working toward an engineering degree at a college or university in the United States. You can apply while accepted to a program or already enrolled. The winner must show proof of acceptance or a college transcript. Sponsors list the deadline as 30 November each year and ask you to apply through an online form on the Golen Engine Service website.
AIA Alaska College Scholarship 2026 - Up to $4,000
AIA Alaska awards college scholarships of up to $4,000 per year to Alaska residents pursuing accredited architecture degrees at universities outside the state, where nonresident tuition, studio costs, books, and travel add up quickly. Applications open 15 January 2026 and are due 15 March 2026. Awards support third- and fourth-year B.Arch students or graduate architecture students and pay toward the fall semester.