Community Scholarships

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John F. Rowe, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $3500. Plan to apply by May 22, 2026.

185 applicants

$3,500

Award Amount

May 22, 2026

22 days left

4 requirements

Requirements

May 22, 2026

22 days left

4 requirements

Requirements

$3,500

Award Amount

EducationCommunitySafetyWomenDisabilityFirst-GenerationVeteransHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity CollegeTrade SchoolGPA 3.5+NYVAWV

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SDTA Memorial Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $2,000. Plan to apply by May 1, 2026.

$2,000

Award Amount

May 1, 2026

1 day left

2 requirements

Requirements

May 1, 2026

1 day left

2 requirements

Requirements

$2,000

Award Amount

ArtsEducationSTEMCommunityMusicFew RequirementsHigh SchoolGPA 2.0+SDSouth Dakota

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Chapman Urban Scholars Program (CUSP)

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $5,000. Plan to apply by May 18, 2026.

$5,000

Award Amount

May 18, 2026

18 days left

8 requirements

Requirements

May 18, 2026

18 days left

8 requirements

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

STEMCommunityFew RequirementsMinorityHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 2.5+OHPAOhioPennsylvania

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This scholarship helps cover education costs for qualified students. It is geared toward students attending Community or Technical College, Four-Year University, Two-Year College, Vocational-Technical or Trade School. The listed award is $1,000 - $2,000. Plan to apply by May 18, 2026 3:00 PM CT.

$2,000

Award Amount

May 18, 2026

18 days left

12 requirements

Requirements

May 18, 2026

18 days left

12 requirements

Requirements

$2,000

Award Amount

EducationMedicineCommunityFew RequirementsHigh SchoolCommunity CollegeTrade SchoolGPA 2.0+INORWIIndianaOregonWisconsin

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SMYAL LGBT Youth Leadership Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $5,000. Plan to apply by May 22, 2026.

$5,000

Award Amount

May 22, 2026

22 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

May 22, 2026

22 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

CommunityFew RequirementsLGBTQ+High School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+MDVAWADCDistrict of ColumbiaMarylandVirginiaWashington

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MG Eugene Renzi, USA (Ret) Scholarship in Recognition of Professional Excellence

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $5,000. Plan to apply by May 31, 2026.

$5,000

Award Amount

May 31, 2026

31 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

May 31, 2026

31 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

STEMCommunityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduatePhDGraduateGPA 3.0+HIHawaii

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Capt Ken Wiecking, USN (Ret) Scholarship in Recognition of Volunteerism Excellence

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $5,000. Plan to apply by May 31, 2026.

$5,000

Award Amount

May 31, 2026

31 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

May 31, 2026

31 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

STEMCommunityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduatePhDGraduateGPA 3.0+HIHawaii

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Col Bill Haney, USA (Ret) Scholarship in Recognition of Leadership Excellence

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $5,000. Plan to apply by May 31, 2026.

$5,000

Award Amount

May 31, 2026

31 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

May 31, 2026

31 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

STEMCommunityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduatePhDGraduateGPA 3.0+HIHawaii

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Collum-Mallonee LGBT Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $5,000. Plan to apply by June 1, 2026.

$5,000

Award Amount

Jun 1, 2026

32 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

Jun 1, 2026

32 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

CommunityFew RequirementsWomenLGBTQ+Financial NeedUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+

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Frequently asked questions about community scholarships

Who can apply for community scholarships?

Community scholarships often support students connected to a specific place, school, neighborhood, service organization, employer, faith group, civic club, or local foundation. Eligibility may depend on residency, high school, volunteer work, leadership, financial need, family background, or plans to give back locally. These awards can be especially useful because the applicant pool is often more focused than national scholarship programs.

What should I include in a community scholarship application?

Community scholarship applications are strongest when they show real connection to the group or place offering the award. Mention service, leadership, local projects, family responsibilities, work experience, school involvement, mentoring, or challenges you have helped address. If the provider asks about goals, connect your education plans to the community values behind the scholarship without overstating what you can promise.

Are community scholarships only for students with volunteer hours?

Not always. Volunteer work can help, but many community scholarships also consider financial need, academic effort, leadership, employment, family circumstances, school involvement, or local residency. Some providers want students who have contributed through service, while others want to reduce college costs for people from a specific area. Read each award carefully before assuming you need a large number of formal service hours.