External Scholarships

Nelnet Scholarship Tool

Thurgood Marshall Scholarship – All TMCF scholarships are now accessible in a single platform, allowing students to submit applications, track progress, and receive updates all in one place. 

Veterans or Dependent Children of Veterans, see information below

2026 The Dependent Scholarship

Link: https://fight4vets.com/the-dependent-scholarship/

Eligibility:

• This scholarship is only open to Active Duty military personnel, Veterans, or children/dependents of an Active Duty personnel or Veteran.
• The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, vocational student, college student, graduate student, or a Veteran who is a legal resident of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.
• Students must be enrolled in a vocational program or two to a five-year post-secondary institution for the upcoming Fall semester or be a veteran.
• Employees of Fight4Vets, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and persons living in the same households as such individuals (whether related or not), are not eligible to participate in the competition.
• Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and good overall academic standing.

Essay Requirements: The candidate must submit a 750 – 1,000 word essay response to the prompt: How has the military positively shaped you, whether from serving or growing up in a military family or being the spouse of someone in the military?

Deadline: July 4, 2026

Winner Chosen: Month following the deadline

Success Through Academic Research Scholarship (STARS)

During this two-year program, you will
receive:

• Up to $36,000/year in tuition
  assistance
• $32,000/year stipend, including
  housing allowance
• $5,000/year for required educational
  expenses such as conferences and
  workshops
• Two paid 70-week summer
  internships (weekly stipends with
  housing, transportation, and travel
  allowances)

Eligibility

• US Citizen age 78 or older
• 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Be enrolled as an undergraduate student
  at an MSI pursuing a STEM degree
• Graduating Spring 2027 or later

Paul Tarell Family Scholarship

• Application Link: https://tarellfamilyscholarship.com/scholarship/
• Award Amount: $1,500 (one-time, annual award).
• Eligibility:
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Must be currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. high school, college, or graduate program (high school seniors planning to enroll in college are also eligible).
  • Open to students who have faced and overcome a significant personal challenge or adversity (physical, emotional, financial, or personal).
• Essay Requirement:
  “What is the most difficult challenge you have overcome, and how do you think it has shaped who you are today?”
  • 600–700 words, PDF or typed format.
• Deadline: November 25, 2025.
• Winner Announcement: December 15, 2025.

PNC Student Solution Scholarships

• Free to enter.
• Must be a legal resident of the United States who is 18 years of age or older (or the age of majority) at the time of the drawing.
• Once you have created the account, have opted into the scholarship sweepstakes and have agreed to the official rules, you will be eligible for the subsequent two drawings within 12 months of registration. You will need to log into your account every 12 months to opt-in and enter into future scholarship sweepstakes drawings.
• After you have established an account, you are free to explore the Financial Literacy tools and resources at any time whether or not you opt-in to the scholarship sweepstakes drawing.
• Winners will be notified via phone and email. The email will come from PNCScholarship@pnc.com.

NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship

Up to $40,000, including:

• $9,500 stipend per year for junior and senior year.
• A 10-week paid internship at a NOAA facility.
• Funds for travel and conference participation.

Eligibility:

• U.S. citizen
• Enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university in the United States or U.S. territory as either:
  • Second-year students in a four-year academic program
  • Students in a two-year academic program at a community college with plans to transfer to a four-year academic program.
  • Third-year students in a five-year undergraduate program. 
• 3.0 minimum GPA
• Major in NOAA mission field, including but not limited to: 
  • atmospheric science, biology, cartography, chemistry, computer science, education, engineering, environmental science, geodesy, geography, marine science, mathematics, meteorology, oceanography, physical science, photogrammetry, physics, etc.

2025 Mediation & Conversations Scholarship

• Award: $1,000
• Deadline: September 30, 2025
• URL: https://dolanfamilylaw.com/2025-mediation-conversations-scholarship/

2025 Outstanding Citizen Scholarship

• Award: $1,000
• Deadline: September 30, 2025
• URL: https://mdcriminalattorney.net/2025-outstanding-citizen-scholarship/

2025 Empowering Immigrants Scholarship

• Award: $1,000
• Deadline: September 30, 2025
• URL: https://www.sussmanlawfirmpllc.com/giving-back/#scholarship

Community Foundation of the Virginias scholarship

UNCF Scholarships

International Scholarships

https://www.internationalscholarships.com

Best Colleges International Student Scholarships

Here, you will find undergraduate and graduate international student scholarships.

Visas for Future Annual Scholarship

GyanDhan Scholarship

• Scholarship Type: Test-based
• Total Amount Granted: INR 2,50,000 per student
• Number of Scholarships: 08
• Level of Program: Any (graduate/postgraduate/diploma)
• Application Deadline: May 2026 (tentative)
• Nationality: Open to students worldwide
• Official URL: GyanDhan Application Portal
• Offered By: GyanDhan

First Community Bank Scholarships

Applications available at First Community Bank

George M. Cruise

• $1000 per year $500 per semester
• Open to all high school seniors in the surrounding counties (Tazewell, Mercer, Bland, and McDowell)
• Application deadline is around the second week in March every year
• We send copies of applications to the local guidance counselors but if a student requests one from us we can mail one
• Every year a scholarship recipient must submit their grades to us, carry a 3.0 GPA average, and remain a full time student in order to continue scholarship
• This scholarship is only available during undergraduate schooling, it does not extend to masters programs.

Dante Castrodale Memorial Scholarship

• $3,000 per year
• Open to all high school seniors in McDowell County schools
• Applications are to be turned into the McDowell County school board for committee selection.
• We send copies of applications to the local guidance counselors but if a student requests one from us we can mail one
• Every year a scholarship recipient must submit their grades to us and carry a 3.0 GPA average in order to continue scholarship
• This scholarship is available outside of undergraduate schooling if student graduates early but continues into further schooling. However, the committee will have approve before further assistance is granted.

AmeriCorps Scholarship

AmeriCorps is an opportunity for individuals of all ages and backgrounds to give their time and talent to strengthen communities.

Scholarship Overview

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Coca-Cola Foundation are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending one of TMCF’s member-schools that include 53 publicly-supported HBCUs, HBCCs, PBIs, medical and law schools. Fifteen (15) scholars will be selected to receive a need-based scholarship of up to $10,000 for the 2024-2025 academic school year (which can only be applied to verifiable costs associated with average tuition and usual fees).

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a graduating High School Senior in 2023-2024 academic year.
• Be enrolled full-time as an incoming freshman at a TMCF member-school during the 2024-2025 academic school year.
• Be a First-generation college student.
• Open to all majors.
• Have a high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
• Must have the 2024-2025 FAFSA on file at your selected university/college by the time of selection.
• Able to demonstrate a financial need.
• Be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551.

How to Apply

All Applicants Must:

• Answer the following statement (Video – maximum of 2 minutes):
  • Tell us about a time when you succeeded or failed. What were your learnings from the experience?

How to Apply

All Applicants Must:

• Answer the following statement (Video – maximum of 2 minutes):
  • Tell us about a time when you succeeded or failed. What were your learnings from the experience?

Application Dates

This application opens January 16, 2024 and closes March 8, 2024 (11:59pm EST-Eastern Time)

Senior Care Careers:

What to Know and 12 Scholarships That Can Help

This resource shares twelve financial aid scholarships for future and current college students and potential graduate students to supplement the cost of education. The resource highlights opportunities for specific students interested in healthcare and assisted living careers.

Citizens Scholarship

Course Hero Scholarship

Deadline: Monthly

Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship

GOTRANSCRIPT ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Scholarship Amount: $5000 USD

Requirements:

1. Applicant must be a high school senior or current full-time college freshman.
2. Participants must register using their university or college-issued email.

LA Tutors Scholarship

Deadline: Monthly

North American Van Lines 2022 Logistics Scholarship Competition

$1,000 scholarship towards a degree in logistics or supply chain management.

SallieMay Plan for College Scholarship

Deadline: Monthly

Student Organ Donation Advocates

Scholarships and Pathways in Neuroscience

PNC Student Lending Scholarship Sweepstakes

• Free to enter.
• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident who is 18 years of age or older.
• Once you have created the account, have opted into the scholarship sweepstakes and have agreed to the official rules, you will be eligible for the subsequent two drawings within 12 months of registration. You will need to log into your account every 12 months to opt-in and enter into future scholarship sweepstakes drawings.
• After you have established an account, you are free to explore the Financial Literacy tools and resources at any time whether or not you opt-in to the scholarship sweepstakes drawing.

Healthcare Worker Resources

Guide to Financial Aid & Scholarships for Male Nurses

The U.S. Nursing Shortage and Healthcare Worker Burnout

NursingExams.org Scholarship for Nursing Students

NursingExams.org Underrepresented Nursing Student Scholarship

Top Nutrition Coaching First-Gen Futures Quarterly Scholarship

• Amount: $1,000
• Application deadline: December 1
• Eligibility: First-generation college student. Open to all high school senior, undergraduate or graduate students. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident.
• Recurring: Quarterly

The Pat Tillman Foundation Scholarship

• Eligibility:  Active duty service members
• Veterans
• Military spouses
• For more information on eligibility, go here.