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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.
AFCEA War Veterans Scholarship 2026 - $2,500
The AFCEA War Veterans Scholarship awards merit-based grants of $2,500 to active-duty service members and honorably discharged US veterans who deployed in support of Overseas Contingency Operations and are now sophomore or junior undergraduates in eligible C4I-related STEM majors. The AFCEA Educational Foundation and AFCEA NOVA Chapter require a 3.0 GPA, US citizenship, DD214 or service paperwork without SSN, two faculty recommendations, and official transcripts sent to [email protected] by 1 May 2026.
BOBS Paws for a Cause Design Scholarship 2026
The BOBS from Skechers Paws for a Cause Design Scholarship invites U.S. college students to submit an original dog or cat mosaic print for BOBS footwear plus a personal shelter-pet story. Two winners each receive a $10,000 scholarship for 2027–2028, shoe production, mentoring, Skechers product, and must attend 2027 celebration events. Apply at my.reviewr.com by 15 September 2026.
Advancement of Academicians Scholarship 2026
The Advancement of Academicians Scholarship awards $1,500 to US high school seniors and undergraduates who show academic effort, curiosity, and commitment to their educational goals. The Miami-based program opens 1 November 2026 and expects applications by 30 November 2026 for the current cycle. Grades and test scores alone do not decide the winner; the committee looks for persistence, improvement, and motivation to use education for personal or community growth.
BCCC Workforce Creation Scholarship 2026 - Maryland
Baltimore City Community College launched Workforce Creation Scholarships to steer Baltimore City residents into high-demand degree, certificate, and workforce-shortage programs, covering tuition, fees, and books for eligible students who demonstrate financial need. Apply through the BCCC Foundation AcademicWorks portal; spring 2026 foundation applications are due 13 February 2026.
AGC Foundation Scholarships 2027 - Up to $2,500/yr
The AGC Education and Research Foundation awards renewable undergraduate scholarships of up to $2,500 per year and graduate awards up to $3,750 per year for students in ABET, ACCE, or eligible ATMAE construction management and construction-related engineering programs. Rising sophomores through seniors (not high school seniors) who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents apply through the SmarterSelect portal by midnight Eastern on 1 November 2026 for aid starting fall 2027.
Acker Warren Fresh Start Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Acker Warren Fresh Start Scholarship from Acker Warren P.C. in Arlington, Texas awards two $1,000 prizes per cycle to college freshmen who mentor youth through programs like Big Brothers Big Sisters. You must be at least 17, enrolled or enrolling at an accredited US college for Spring 2027, and active in a youth mentorship or youth services program. Submit proof of enrollment, proof of mentorship participation, and a 500-to-1,000-word essay by 2 November 2026 for the Spring 2027 semester window.
STEAM Trailblazer Scholarship 2026 - $1,000 USA
All-American Pest Control awards one $1,000 STEAM Trailblazer Scholarship each year to a female high school senior or college or trade-school student in an accredited U.S. program with at least a 3.0 GPA and a clear STEAM career path. Apply through the Pest Management Foundation window, typically 1 October through 30 November, with the recipient announced in January 2027.
Boyk Law Veteran Scholarship 2026 - $2,000 USA
The Boyk Law Veteran Scholarship 2026 awards $2,000 to one U.S. college student who has served in the Armed Forces or is the spouse, widow, child, or stepchild of a veteran. Charles E. Boyk Law Offices runs the annual essay competition nationwide for U.S. citizens enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university. Submit a resume, certified transcript, and a 750-1,000 word essay through the official form by 1 November 2026. The winner is announced on Veterans Day, 11 November 2026, and the check is sent directly to the student''s school for tuition or school-related expenses.
3-5 Sentence Story Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
Keep Going Forward's A.A. Milne-inspired 3-5 Sentence Story Scholarship awards $1,000 to applicants who share a brief original story (three to five sentences) about themselves. Open to students and graduates at any education level. Apply at keepgoingforward.org/aamilnescholarship by 30 November 2026; selections weigh creativity, originality, and self-expression.
Whistleblower Education Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
Tony Munter, a whistleblower attorney at Price Benowitz in Washington, DC, awards $1,000 through the Whistleblower Education Scholarship to a US student who writes about standing up against wrongdoing. Vocational, community college, undergraduate, and graduate students with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply by email with a personal essay, resume, and transcript. Incoming freshmen with acceptance letters qualify. Aggregators list an 31 October 2026 deadline; confirm the live instructions on pricebenowitz.com because scholarship URLs sometimes redirect during site updates.
uPONICS Hydroponics Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
uPONICs awards $1,000 annually to one U.S. citizen enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university with at least a 2.5 GPA and a genuine interest in hydroponics, aquaponics, or LED grow-light technology. Submit a 1,000- to 3,500-word original essay on sustainable soil-free agriculture through the form at uponics.com/aquaponics-scholarship by 1 November 2026.
U.S. Bank Student Scholarship 2026 - Up to $20,000
The U.S. Bank Student Scholarship is a nationwide sweepstakes that ties free Zogo financial literacy modules to scholarship drawings worth up to $20,000. Legal residents of all 50 states and DC who are high school students at least 17 and headed to accredited two- or four-year colleges, or undergraduates and trade students enrolled with at least six credits, can register, download the U.S. Bank version of Zogo with access code USB26, and complete modules from February through October 2026. Prize tiers rise at 25, 50, 75, and 150 modules, with the grand prize drawing after modules completed by 30 October 2026.