Scholarships
Amount: Varies. About: Each year, the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh offers scholarships to help Jewish students in the community afford higher education. Applicants must be Jewish high school seniors, undergraduate students, graduate students, or technical students with financial need. They must be residents of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Washington, or Westmoreland counties for two or…
Amount: $5,000. About: Administered by The University Network (TUN.com), the Jacoby & Meyers Latinx Community Scholarship is a $5,000 award. Applicants must be of Latinx descent, reside in California, be high school seniors or first- and second-year college/trade school students, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be actively involved in community…
Amount: Up to $10,000. About: Every year, the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum runs the Profile in Courage Essay Contest, in which U.S. high school students compete for a share of nearly $20,000. Students are asked to submit a 700- to 1,000-word essay that describes and analyzes an act of political courage by an…
Amount: Up to $30,000 (over 4 years). About: The Jackie Robinson Foundation runs a four-year scholarship program that provides minority students with financial assistance, mentorship, and career guidance. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors, plan to attend an accredited four-year institution in the United States, show leadership potential, be committed to community service, demonstrate…
Amount: Varies. About: The Association of American Indian Affairs provides various scholarship to Native American undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants must be enrolled with a Tribe in the continental United States or Alaska. There is no blood quantum requirement, but students must submit a copy of Tribe enrollment on application. Eligible Grade Levels: College Freshman,…
Amount: $5,000. About: Administered by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Foundation, the Sheldon Gordon Scholarship for Women is awarded to female college students interested in retail real estate or a related industry. Each applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, identify as female, be a full-time college student enrolled at an…