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.
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.
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.