2026-2027 Scholarship Information
Conerto High School Musicians Scholarship- Deadline: November 15th
Eligibility
This competition is open to high school musicians (grades 9-12) enrolled during the 2026-2027 academic year. Woodwind, brass and percussion are eligible to apply. (String, piano and harp players will be eligible in the 2028 competition.)
Previous competition winners and immediate family members of current/former U.S. Marine Band members are not eligible. All applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents.
The application has two components:
1. Performance Recording:
- Applicants must select ONE work from the repertoire list and submit an unedited recording of their performance accompanied by piano, band or orchestra.
- Recordings must be submitted in the form of a YouTube video. The application form cannot be completed without a link to the video.
- When posting to YouTube, applicants may also designate the video as "unlisted," meaning it is viewable only by people who have the direct link. If desired, the applicant can choose not to be visible in the video.
2. Online Application Form: Fill out and submit all required information on the online application form.
CLICK LINK BELOW TO GO TO THE SCHOLARSHIP SITE
https://www.marineband.
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
- Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.
- Students who have already graduated from High school are not eligible to apply.
- Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
- Scholarships are available only to students who enroll in four-year undergraduate degree programs at accredited U.S. American colleges or universities.
LINK
https://www.elks.org/scholars/
Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger youth scholarship *Deadline October 20th
Eligibility
1. All applicants must be enrolled in an accredited educational institution (kindergarten through graduate school) in the United States.
2.All applicants must have demonstrated ongoing commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the United States within the last twelve (12) months.
3. All applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
4. Volunteer services performed by applicants must help non-family members.
5. If an applicant is selected as a potential national Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship recipient and is under the age of 18 at the time of selection in order to be confirmed as a winner, the applicant's parent or legal guardian must sign an Affidavit of Eligibility and Assignment of Rights within seven (7) days from the receipt of the selection notification.
6. Scholars and/or their parents or guardians are expected to timely comply with all Foundation requests for information. Receipt of the scholarship funds is conditional on timely and complete responses to Foundation requests for information and other data necessary for the travel arrangements and scholarship administration. Failure to respond to Foundation’s requests in a timely manner (in no case later than five [5] business days from the date of the request) may result in scholarship forfeiture, including cancellation of the trip, all at Foundation’s sole discretion.
7. Scholarship funds will only be paid to an approved educational post-secondary institution the Scholar is enrolled in, or to a qualified 529 Plan if the Scholar is not enrolled in post-secondary educational institution yet. Scholarship funds must be used for tuition and related fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses at an accredited post-secondary education institution. In no case will the scholarship funds be paid directly to the Scholar or their parents, guardians, family members, or other individuals. Scholarship funds are to be provided in the form of a check that is to be mailed directly to the educational institution or 529 Plan only; the checks will not be mailed to recipients’ or family members’ addresses. The mailing address cannot be a P.O. Box.
8. In order to be eligible for the Scholarship and Grant, the winner must submit information necessary to process the payments and arrange travel, certify information completeness and accuracy, all no later than February 12, 2027. Failure to provide complete and accurate information necessary for the administration of scholarship funds or booking of the travel by February 12, 2027 shall result in forfeiture of the Scholarship and the
LINK TO APPLY
Paul Mock $500 Book Grant *Deadline December 1st
Eligibility
To qualify for the grant, an applicant must:
- Be a graduating senior currently enrolled in a school district whose board is a member of OSBA in the Southeast Region.
- Counties in the Southeast Region include: Athens, Belmont, Coshocton, Gallia, Guernsey, Hocking, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Pike, Scioto, Vinton and Washington.
- Plans to attend an accredited college or university, career-technical school or technical college in the state of Ohio.
- Demonstrate an interest in teaching or working with children.
- Have a 3.0 or greater grade point average (GPA).
- Demonstrate potential as an educational leader and competent professional.
- Demonstrate community involvement
- Have evidence of good character.
Click here for the application.
Buy-Rite's Beauty School Scholarship -Deadline November 1
Eligibility
Must have applied to or be enrolled as full-time beautician, esthetician, or cosmetology student
How to apply
Students will email an essay detailing their most meaningful achievement and how it relates to their future within the beauty industry.
Send essay to: scholarship@buyritebeauty.
- The essay should be between 500-1000 words.
- The file name should be your full name, state, and date of birth. For example, Chipper-Jones-GA-4-24-1972.
- All submission emails must contain the student's full name, date of birth, email address, postal address, the school they are currently enrolled in and/or applied to, and a phone number to contact.
- The scholarship must be paid directly to the accredited cosmetology school where the student is currently enrolled or plans to enroll.
Mensa US Scholarship Deadline November 15th
Eligibility
- Scholarships are awarded based on a 550-word essay that outlines your academic and professional goals and describes how your personal experiences will help you achieve them.
- Proof of Enrollment: IF awarded a scholarship, you will have to provide documentation confirming your intent to enroll in an accredited educational institution for the 2027-28 academic year (e.g., acceptance letter or enrollment verification).
LINK TO APPLICATION
Voice of Democracy Scholarship
Established in 1947, our Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. Each year, nearly 28,000 ninth through 12th grade students from across the country enter to win their share of more than $1.6 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program.
The national first place winner receives a $35,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/technical school. The complete list of other national scholarships range up to $21,000, with the first place winner from each VFW Department (state) winning a scholarship of at least $1,000.
VFW Department (state) first place winners also receive a trip to participate in Founding Forward’s Spirit of America Youth Leadership experience at Valley Forge which is an inspiring four-day program where students experience mock congressional debates, participate in a free enterprise challenge, visit historical sites and engage in interactive educational activities. This immersive experience allows students to develop their critical thinking and leadership skills while understanding their responsibilities as citizens. The trip, awarded to every VFW Department (state) winner, is made possible through the generous support of Twisted X.
Students interested in participating must submit their audio essay prepared on this year's theme, with a completed entry form to their local participating VFW Post. Download the 2026-2027 entry form, then find your sponsoring local VFW Post as essays must be turned in by midnight on the due date.
The 2026-27 theme is:
“What a Veteran Taught Me About America.”
Click here for the Application.
Military Child of the Year Award *Deadline December 1st*
ELIGIBILITY
- Must be a legal military dependent. Status confirmed by DEERS enrollment form.
- Military children must be between the ages of 13 and 18, at the time of nomination.
- Child and one adult guardian must be available to travel to the Washington, D.C. area April 2027, during the month of the military child, for the Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year Awards Gala award presentation.
- Officers, directors, employees, and agents of Operation Homefront and its subsidiaries or affiliated organizations, and their immediate family members (parent, child, sibling, and spouse of each) and those living in the same households of each are not eligible to receive programs, services, grants, or donated goods intended for use by Operation Homefront’s clients.
- Previous Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year Award Recipients, including Innovation Award recipients, are no longer eligible.
In addition to the above eligibility requirements, if selected as a Semifinalist, must:
- Provide 2 letters of recommendation
- Provide form DD1172
- Be willing to participate in media and donor opportunities
LINK TO APPLY
Ray Stoesser Memorial Scholarship *Deadline December 4th*
Eligibility & Application Requirements
- Applicants must live in the United States and intend to pursue a career in an agriculture-related field.
- Applications are open to high school seniors, current college students, and graduate students.
- In addition to completing the online application, applicants must submit a self-produced video of no more than 5 minutes answering the following question:
“What is your vision for the next generation of the U.S. rice environment, environmental stewardship, and the next generation of rice producers and industry leaders? Eligibility & Application Requirements
- App Applicants are encouraged to address topics that will shape the future of the U.S. rice industry, including food security and safety, sustainability, technology and innovation, environmental stewardship, and the next generation of rice producers and industry leaders
- LINK TO APPLY
- https://usriceproducers.com/
scholarship/
AFSCME Member Scholarship *Deadline December 31st*
Eligibility
- At the time of application, be a graduating high school senior whose parent, legal guardian or financially responsible grandparent is a full dues-paying AFSCME member (ask your parent or guardian)
- At the time the scholarship is awarded, be enrolled in a full-time degree program either at an accredited four-year institution or at a two-year institution that will transfer credits to a four-year institution; and
- In 2022, AFSCME adopted a test-optional policy. Applicants are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores, but the selection committee may consider them.
- Return complete application with all required documentation postmarked by the December 31 deadline.
LINK TO APPLY
https://afscme.org/member-
William B. Ruggles Journalism Scholarship *Deadline December 31st*
Eligibility
Individuals seeking to attend or individuals attending a United States institution of higher learning (undergraduate or graduate) who have demonstrated journalistic skills or major in journalism may apply.
Click Link to Apply
https://nilrr.org/resources/
Breaking New Ground Scholarship *Deadline February 15th*
Eligibility
- Be a first-generation college student (neither parent/guardian has a 4-year degree)
- Have a proven record of maintaining a job while in high school
- Be committed to pursuing a degree at a two- or four-year college or university
- Be at least 17 years of age
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
LINK TO APPLY
Kochhar & Co. Scholarship *Deadline March 31st*
To be eligible for the "Kochhar & Co. Scholarship" a student must:
1) Be attending college or university on a full-time or part-time basis no later than September 2027.
2) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.
3) Submit an answer to the essay question no later than 11:59 PM EST on the day of the deadline.
4) Be a resident of one of the following countries:
A) Canada
B) United States
*Note that you can be enrolled in any field of study.
Essay Question:
In under 1000 words, please answer only ONE of the following questions:
1) "What are the three most important things that an Accountant does for a Company?"
2) "What are the three most important things that an Accountant does for an Individual?"
Every essay must follow basic rules of format and grammar. Every paper must contain a beginning (introductory paragraph), a middle (several supporting paragraphs that comprise the body of the paper), and an end (concluding paragraph). Grammar is vital for essay composition. Sentence fragments, misspellings, and improper punctuation denote a carelessly-written and poorly-conceived paper. Lastly, if you are going to quote a source word for word, please ensure you cite your source using MLA or APA formatting.
LINK TO APPLY
The Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award *Deadline November 9th*
You are eligible if you are:
classical instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers (ages 8–18) who are full-time high school students and have not yet entered college.
Applicants must demonstrate:
Strong musical commitment
- Applicants must have strong musical ability and a willingness to participate in our Learning and Media Lab Fellowship.
Unmet financial need
LINK TO APPLY
https://fromthetop.org/apply/
Washington State College of Ohio Scholarship *Deadline March 1*
Eligibility
All applicants must complete the following:
- Submit a complete scholarship application between October 1, 2026 and March 1, 2027.
- Be accepted to Washington State College of Ohio.
- New Students and high school seniors must submit a high school transcript by March 1, 2027, for consideration of most scholarships.
- Submit a 2026-2027 FAFSA to Washington State College of Ohio by March 1, 2027.
- The Washington Scholars Award and some Foundation Scholarships require a recommendation. Please send the letter of recommendation or the completed recommendation form to WSCO Financial Aid, 710 Colegate Dr., Marietta, OH 45750 or finaid@wscc.edu. You can also direct your references to complete the online letter of recommendation.
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