External Scholarships

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. 

UNCF Scholarships

UNCF manages various scholarship programs, and each program has its own eligibility criteria, open/close dates, and required documentation. To apply for a UNCF scholarship, you must apply through the online application process. Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Get in-depth information on federal student aid programs and applying for financial aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Nelnet Scholarship Tool

Search thousands of scholarships, grants, and other aid award opportunities.

• Look through the entire list of scholarships below, arranged in order of closest deadline
• Narrow your list with ‘Search by keyword’
• Use the filters to see only awards for certain award types, locations, level of study, and more

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

Appalachian Regional Council Workforce Development Grant (ARC ARISE)

Higher Education Pathway – multi- year scholarship to cover fall, summer and spring semesters through June 2029.

• Number of scholarships available: 10 total – 2 associate degrees and 8 bachelor’s degrees
• Application deadline ongoing
• Applications are reviewed at the end of each month. 
• In the event we have more applications than scholarships available, we will create a wait list, as we are continually seeking additional funds for scholarships.
• Email brhunter@savechildren.org to apply 

Merjent Foundation Academic Scholarship and The David Campbell Memorial Scholarship

• Deadline: March 30, 2026
• Learn More: https://merjentfoundation.org/scholarships

Community Foundation of the Virginias scholarship

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.

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

Healthcare Worker Resources

NursingExams.org Underrepresented Nursing Student Scholarship

The Pat Tillman Foundation Scholarship

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