Community Scholarships

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First in the Family Humanist 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 6/19/2026.

$5,000

Award Amount

Jun 19, 2026

50 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

CommunityFew RequirementsFoster YouthFirst-GenerationFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity CollegeCA
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Young Trailblazers 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 1/18/2027.

$5,000

Award Amount

Jan 18, 2027

263 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

CommunityFew RequirementsWomenLGBTQ+Financial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity CollegeCTNJNY
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Colorado Chapter NHF Academic Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $1,500. Plan to apply by May 1, 2026.

$1,500

Award Amount

May 1, 2026

1 day left

3 requirements

Requirements

CommunityFew RequirementsTrade SchoolGPA 2.0+COColorado
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Virginia & Richard Matz Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $4,500. Plan to apply by May 14, 2026.

$4,500

Award Amount

May 14, 2026

14 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

CommunityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateGPA 3.5+OHVAVirginiaOhio
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Kendra Ann Ward Cooperative Title V Endowed Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $4,500. Plan to apply by May 15, 2026.

$4,500

Award Amount

May 15, 2026

15 days left

10 requirements

Requirements

CommunityMusicFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.5+TXTexas
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Grant

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $2000. Plan to apply by May 24, 2026.

10,157 applicants

$2,000

Award Amount

May 24, 2026

24 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

EducationHumanitiesCommunityFew RequirementsWomenFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduatePhD
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David G. Kent NHTM Math Education Major, Math Major, & Elementary Education Scholarship

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

$1,000

Award Amount

May 1, 2026

1 day left

3 requirements

Requirements

EducationSTEMCommunityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh SchoolGPA 2.0+NHNew Hampshire
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Yarmouth Area Community Scholarship

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

$1,000

Award Amount

May 1, 2026

1 day left

6 requirements

Requirements

CommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 2.0+
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Donald E. Green Scholarship for Business and Public Service

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

$1,000

Award Amount

May 1, 2026

1 day left

7 requirements

Requirements

CommunityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 3.0+ILIllinois

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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.