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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.
Juris Education Legal Scholarship 2027 - $1,000+
The Juris Education Legal Education Scholarship awards more than $1,000 in service credits, equal to five hours of LSAT tutoring or law school admissions consulting from Juris Education in New York. Applicants follow Juris Education on social media, post a two-minute public video with required hashtags, write a 250-word diversity essay, and submit a Google Form with a transcript link. Fall applications typically close 15 September with winners announced in October; the spring cycle opens 1 December and closes 15 April. Credits expire one year after you receive them and do not pay law school tuition.
Alsandor Law Firm Scholarship 2027 - $1,000 Video
The Alsandor Law Firm Scholarship Contest awards $1,000 to the US college student who submits the strongest one- to two-minute video essay on why they want to become a lawyer. Cheryl Alsandor leads a Houston family law practice, yet eligibility is nationwide for students at two- or four-year accredited colleges who are US citizens. You record in plain English, publish the clip on your own YouTube channel, and complete the firm online application once the annual page returns at alsandorlaw.com. Historical cycles closed around 14-15 September; the 2027 contest is expected to follow that mid-September window after the firm republishes instructions.
Personal Finance Education Scholarship 2027 - $2,500
Meyer Wilson Werning's The Importance of Personal Finance Education Scholarship awards $2,500 to a US college or graduate student who writes a 500- to 1,000-word essay on how financial literacy helps people make informed money decisions and build long-term stability. Applicants need a 3.0 GPA, enrollment or acceptance at an accredited US institution, US residency, and age 18 or older. Submit the online form at investorclaims.com with your essay PDF, unofficial transcript, and proof of enrollment. The firm typically sets a mid-September deadline each cycle; confirm the exact date on the live scholarship page before you apply.
StudyCorgi Video Contest Scholarship 2027 - $1,500
StudyCorgi runs an annual $1,500 video contest for current US high school, college, and university students. Create a one- to two-minute original English video on one of the published AI-in-education topics, upload it privately to Google Drive or Dropbox, subscribe to both StudyCorgi YouTube channels, share the scholarship post on social media, and email [email protected] with proof of enrollment and screenshots by 17 September 2027. First place earns $1,000 and runner-up earns $500 after editorial review, public voting, and a final jury round.
Shout It Out Scholarship 2026 - $1,500 Unigo
Unigo's Shout It Out Scholarship awards $1,500 to one legal U.S. resident age 14 or older who is enrolled or will enroll in an accredited postsecondary program by fall 2031. Answer a 250-word prompt: if you could say one thing to the entire world at once, what would it be and why? No minimum GPA or transcripts. Apply at unigo.com by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on 30 September 2026. Residents of all 50 states and the District of Columbia may enter.
ScienceLogic Scholarship 2027 - $2,500 Essay Award
ScienceLogic, the Reston-based IT operations software company, has offered an annual essay scholarship of $2,500 to two U.S. students who write about how connected technology affects society. Applicants need a 3.0 GPA, full-time enrollment at an accredited U.S. college or university, U.S. citizenship, a 1,300 to 1,500 word essay, and a professor recommendation. Historical cycles closed each September 1. The dedicated scholarship page on sciencelogic.com may redirect during site updates, so confirm the live contest rules before you submit for the 2027 intake.
Striving Solo Parent Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
Daniel R. Bacalis, P.C., a Hurst, Texas family law firm, awards $1,000 each semester through the Striving Solo Parent Scholarship to one single parent enrolled at an accredited US college or university. You must be a US citizen or permanent resident, carry at least a 3.0 GPA in your most recent semester, and submit a 1,500-word essay on one of the firm prompts plus an unofficial transcript, proof of enrollment, and consent to publish your essay. Applications for the Spring 2027 semester are due by 12 March 2027 via dbacalis.com/scholarship or the OVC Scholarship Network portal linked there.
Sam's Legacy Drunk Driving Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
Sam''s Legacy: Fighting to End Drunk Driving Scholarship awards $1,000 annually from attorney John H. Fisher and The New York Injury & Malpractice Law Firm, P.C. in memory of Ensign Samuel Cleghorn, a US Naval officer killed by a drunk driver. Nationwide high school seniors, vocational students, and college or graduate students who are US residents in any state or DC may apply with a 3.0+ GPA, resume, transcript, and a 500-750-word essay on education, legislation, and enforcement strategies to reduce drunk driving. AI-generated essays are disqualifying. Preference goes to applicants from or attending school in New York. The next deadline is expected September 1, 2027.
Oleg Fastovsky Outstanding Citizen Scholarship 2026
The Oleg Fastovsky Outstanding Citizen Scholarship from Maryland Criminal Defense Group awards $1,000 to one US student who demonstrates community leadership through service. Applicants enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited post-secondary program for the 2026-2027 school year need a 3.0 cumulative GPA, a 500-to-1,000-word essay on serving your community, a resume focused on citizenship work, an official or combined transcript, and a recommendation letter. The firm checks essays for AI-generated text. Preference goes to Maryland students. Submit before 30 September 2026 and email [email protected] with questions.
Pay It Forward Scholarship 2026 - $1,000 JumpStart
The College JumpStart Pay It Forward Scholarship awards $1,000 to one merit-based winner who shares how kindness inspired them to help someone else, or who writes on a topic of their choice in 250 words or fewer. Open to US citizens and legal residents in grades 10 through 12, in college, or entering college within 12 months. Financial need, GPA, and test scores are not considered. Apply online at jumpstart-scholarship.net by midnight 30 September 2026 for use at any accredited US college or university.
NING Scholarship 2027 - $500 Essay Award
The NING Scholarship from Ning Interactive Inc. rewards creative US college students with cash prizes for original essays emailed to the company. First place earns $500, second place $300, and third place $200. You must be at least 18, a US citizen or permanent resident, and enrolled in a bachelor''s or master''s program at an accredited US college or university. Entries are judged on originality, grammar, and language. The historical deadline falls on September 30 each year. Confirm whether NING is running the contest for the 2027 cycle on ning.com or by emailing [email protected] before you invest time in a long essay.
Injury Advocacy Scholarship 2025 - $1,000
The 2025 Injury Advocacy Scholarship from Schlack & Bassmaji awarded $1,000 to one US student for an essay on injuries caused by someone else''s negligence and advocacy for injured people. The cycle closed 1 September 2025. Rules matched the firm''s later awards: legal US residents nationwide with 3.0+ GPA, enrolled in vocational or two- to four-year post-secondary study, 750-to-1,000-word essay, resume, transcripts, no AI-generated text, and Illinois preference. Use this guide for reference; apply on the current year''s page when the next cycle opens.