Scholarships
Amount: $12,000-$20,000 (over 4 years). About: The Valley Alliance of Mentors for Opportunities Scholarship (VAMOS) program is awarded to Hispanic high school seniors from the Rio Grande Valley in Texas who are going on to study at a U.S. institution of higher education. Students attending the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley are eligible…
Amount: Varies. About: Each year, the Virginia State Golfers Association (VSGA) offers scholarships to Virginia high school students who enjoy golf. Applicants must be high school seniors in the state of Virginia, plan to attend a college or university in the state of Virginia, have an interest in golf, show academic achievement, and show financial…
Amount: $1,000-$6,000. About: Each year, the Vertical Flight Foundation (VFF) offers scholarships to college students pursuing engineering-related careers in vertical flight technology. Applicants must be enrolled as full-time students in a relevant engineering degree program at an accredited university and continue as full-time students for at least a year after the scholarship award ceremony in…
Amount: Varies. About: The UNCF General Application is not one specific scholarship but an application that enables students to apply for several UNCF scholarships at one time. The General Application is used to establish a pool of eligible candidates for scholarships that are unpublished and do not require an additional application. In order to qualify,…
Amount: $2,500. About: Each year, the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) administers the Lorin E. Kerr Scholarship. Applicants must be current members of the UMWA or be the dependent or grandchild of a current member. Additionally, applicants must be admitted to or enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university in…