Community Scholarships

Find Community scholarships for students looking for funding in this field. Compare deadlines, award amounts, GPA requirements, eligibility rules, and application steps before applying.

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William Mayer Memorial Associate Degree Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $4,000. Plan to apply by May 1, 2026.

$4,000

Award Amount

May 1, 2026

1 day left

6 requirements

Requirements

CommunityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolCommunity CollegeVerifiedGPA 2.0+NJNew Jersey
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WCEJ Thornton Foundation Low-Income Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $30000. Plan to apply by July 1, 2026.

799 applicants

$30,000

Award Amount

Jul 1, 2026

62 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

ArtsEducationCommunityWomenMinorityAfrican AmericanDisabilityLGBTQ+Foster YouthLow IncomeHispanicFirst-GenerationVeteransSingle ParentNative AmericanFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDCommunity CollegeTrade SchoolVerifiedGPA 3.5+ALAKAZARCACODEFLGAHIILINIAKSLAMEMDMAMIMNMOMTNVNJNMNYNCNDOHOKORPARISCTXVAWAWI
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ACHE Southern LIFT Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $10000. Plan to apply by July 31, 2026.

33 applicants

$10,000

Award Amount

Jul 31, 2026

92 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

EducationSTEMMedicineCommunityWomenMinorityDisabilityLGBTQ+International StudentsHispanicFirst-GenerationVeteransSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDGPA 3.5+CATNCalifornia
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Founders Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $10000. Plan to apply by May 10, 2026.

635 applicants

$10,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

May 10, 2026

10 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

EducationHumanitiesSTEMCommunityWomenMinorityDisabilityFirst-GenerationFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeDirect to studentGPA 3.5+TX
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Jerome L. Hauck Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $4,000. Plan to apply by May 1, 2026.

$4,000

Award Amount

May 1, 2026

1 day left

3 requirements

Requirements

CommunityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolGPA 2.0+
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Ortega Foundation Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $7,000. Plan to apply by May 25, 2026.

$7,000

Award Amount

May 25, 2026

25 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

CommunityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 3.5+FLFlorida
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Family Scholarship for U.S. Studies

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $10000. Plan to apply by January 27, 2027.

639 applicants

$10,000

Award Amount

Jan 27, 2027

272 days left

4 requirements

Requirements

EducationCommunityWomenDisabilityLow IncomeInternational StudentsHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDCommunity CollegeGPA 3.5+ALCACOFLILMDMSMTNENJNYNCPASDTXWAWI
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Frank E. Bolden Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $3,650. Plan to apply by April 30, 2026.

$3,650

Award Amount

Apr 30, 2026

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7 requirements

Requirements

EducationCommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+PAPennsylvania
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AAUW/LPD Local Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $3,500. Plan to apply by May 1, 2026.

$3,500

Award Amount

May 1, 2026

1 day left

6 requirements

Requirements

CommunityFew RequirementsWomenFinancial NeedHigh SchoolUndergraduateVerifiedGPA 2.0+CACalifornia

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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.