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Guides to US bachelor's degree scholarships. Each one covers who qualifies, what the award pays, and how to apply.
DP Law Encouraging Diversity Scholarship 2026
The 2026 DP Law Encouraging Diversity Scholarship from the Law Offices of Doroshow Pasquale Krawitz & Bhaya awards $1,000 to one minority law or pre-law student who plans a legal career. You must be a legal U.S. resident in any state or D.C., enrolled in a vocational program or accredited two- to four-year college, and hold at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicants who identify as a minority by race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or economic background submit a 750-1,000 word essay, resume, and transcript by 31 October 2026. Essays are screened for AI-generated text. Delaware ties can earn preference but are not required.
DP Law Aspiring Attorney Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
The DP Law Aspiring Attorney Scholarship from The Law Offices of Doroshow Pasquale Krawitz & Bhaya awards $1,000 to one student nationwide who plans to become an attorney. You must be a legal U.S. resident in any state or Washington, D.C., enrolled in a vocational program or a two- to four-year post-secondary institution for the upcoming spring term, with a minimum 3.0 GPA and good academic standing. Submit the online form, a 750-1,000 word essay on your intended practice area and why you would make a good lawyer, a professional resume, and transcripts (plus college acceptance proof if you are still in high school). Essays are screened for AI-generated text. Delaware ties earn preference but students from all 50 states may apply. Apply by 31 October 2026; the firm selects a winner in the month after the deadline.
Community Impact Scholarship 2026 - $1,000 USA
The New Mexico Accident Firm Community Impact Scholarship awards $1,000 to one US student who shows sustained local service through high school, vocational training, or college. Duran & McDonald's Albuquerque personal injury firm runs the annual contest nationwide, with preference for applicants from or attending secondary school in New Mexico. You need a 3.0 GPA, good standing at your school, a 500-to-750-word essay on community work (AI-generated text disqualifies you), a resume, transcripts, and the online form. The 2025 cycle closed 1 September 2025; the next intake is expected around 1 September 2026 on newmexicoaccidentfirm.com.
Creative BioMart Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
Creative BioMart awards $1,000 once per year to one undergraduate, graduate, or Ph.D. student majoring in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, or a related life-science field with at least a 3.0 GPA. Upload the online application, CV, transcript, enrollment certificate, recommendation letter, and an 800-word essay or 10-12-slide deck on protein science by 31 October 2026. The winner is announced 30 November 2026.
Delete Cyberbullying Beyond School Walls 2026 - $1,000
The Delete Cyberbullying Beyond School Walls Scholarship 2026 awards $1,000 to one high school, college, or graduate student who writes a strong statement about getting help when harassment happens outside school hours. Delete Cyberbullying, a San Francisco nonprofit, runs three annual $1,000 essay scholarships; this cycle focuses on trusted adults beyond the classroom, such as coaches, employers, and relatives. You must attend or plan to enter an accredited US college or university. Judges weigh creativity, content, and commitment to deleting cyberbullying. The deadline is 31 October 2026.
California Consumer Advocacy Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
California Consumer Attorneys, P.C. (The Lemon Firm) awards $1,000 each year through its Annual Consumer Advocacy Scholarship to students enrolled at an accredited California college, university, or law school who care about consumer rights. You must be 18 by the start of fall semester and either a California resident or attending school in California. Submit a 400–600-word essay on a California consumer-protection law by email to [email protected] with subject line CCA 2026 Scholarship Submission. The firm judges on essay quality and academic credentials; one winner is notified within 30 days after the 1 October 2026 deadline.
Anidjar & Levine Community Service Scholarship 2027
The Law Firm of Anidjar & Levine awards $2,500 to the college or graduate student whose 500-word essay best connects volunteer history with future career goals. Applicants need a 3.0 GPA, an accredited US community college, college, or university enrollment, and a resume documenting community service with dates and contacts. Submit a PDF essay with title and bibliography through the firm online form only. The posted 2026 cycle closes 1 October 2026, with winners contacted in January 2027.
Alfa Chemistry Scholarship 2027 - $1,000 Science
Alfa Chemistry awards $1,000 to one full-time undergraduate, graduate, or Ph.D. student in biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials science with at least a 3.0 GPA. Email the application form, recommendation letter, official transcript, and an original 600-800-word essay or 8-10-slide presentation on deformulation, building-block chemistry, or nanomaterials to [email protected] by 30 November 2027. Selection weighs academics, leadership, and community service. Winners are announced around 15 December.
BOC Sciences Chemistry Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
BOC Sciences awards $1,000 once per year to a full-time undergraduate, graduate, or Ph.D. student majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or a related science with at least a 3.0 GPA. Submit the Excel application, recommendation letter, official transcript, and an 800-1,000-word essay or 10-12-slide presentation on an approved topic by email to [email protected] before 31 October 2026. Winners are announced 15 November 2026.
Big League Shirts Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
Big League Shirts, a custom team uniform company based in Lenexa, Kansas, offers a $1,000 scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at accredited U.S. colleges. University financial aid offices and scholarship directories list the award with an early-October deadline pattern. Confirm the live application at bigleagueshirts.com or contact [email protected] before you submit, because the dedicated scholarship page was unavailable in September 2026.
Gilman Scholarship 2026 - Study Abroad up to $9,000
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship from the U.S. Department of State sends Pell Grant recipients abroad for credit-bearing study or internships. Awards reach up to $5,000, with optional Critical Need Language ($3,000) and STEM ($1,000) supplements. You must be a U.S. citizen undergraduate in good standing, receive a Federal Pell Grant during application or your abroad term, and choose a program in a country at Travel Advisory Level 1 or 2. Fall 2026 applications close 1 October 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on gilmanscholarship.org.
Brave of Heart Scholarship 2026 - Up to $50,000/yr
The Brave of Heart Scholarship, administered by Scholarship America for the Brave of Heart Fund, supports children age 26 and under, spouses, and domestic partners of frontline healthcare workers who died from COVID-19-related causes. Eligible U.S. citizens and legal residents need at least a 2.0 GPA and may enroll full-time or part-time at accredited vocational, two-year, four-year, or graduate schools. Undergraduates in any field qualify; graduate study must be patient-facing healthcare such as medicine, nursing, or physician assistant programs. Awards are need-based and non-competitive: qualifying applicants receive funding up to $15,000 per year for non-healthcare undergraduates, $25,000 for healthcare or pre-med undergraduates, or $50,000 for eligible graduate healthcare majors, with lifetime caps. The 2026 cycle was the program''s final year; applications ran from 19 February through 22 April 2026 with notification in late June and August payment.