Are you a current or aspiring undergraduate student looking for ways to fund your education? Look no further! We have compiled a comprehensive list of 41 scholarships specifically for undergraduate students. These scholarships cover a wide range of academic fields and are available to students from various backgrounds. Don’t miss out on these amazing opportunities to alleviate the financial burden of obtaining a college degree. Keep reading to learn more about these 41 scholarships for undergraduate students.
Holly Scanlan Foundation Scholarship – $5,000
Each year, the Holly Scanlan Foundation offers scholarships to undergraduate students who have an immediate family member or are themselves afflicted with cancer. Applicants must be residents of Connecticut or Minnesota and must be referred for the scholarship by an oncology social worker or care manager. All applicants should also be meaningfully involved in community service, be accepted or currently enrolled as undergraduate students, meet a minimum GPA requirement of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, and show a need for financial assistance.
ASHS Collegiate Scholars Award – $1,500
The American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) offers two scholarships of each year to students pursuing undergraduate degrees in horticultural science. Applicants must be full-time students in college, but may be in any class standing at the time of their application.
BMI Future Jazz Master Scholarship – $5,000
The BMI Future Jazz Master Scholarship is a national competition for jazz students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities who demonstrate evidence of talent, potential, and achievement. In order to enter the competition, applicants must submit three recordings in MP3 or MP4 format of recent performances, including at least one original work. Applicants must also submit a chart or score of any recording submission that is an original work. A one-time award of $5,000 will be granted to the winner.
John Lennon Scholarship – $20,000
Established by Yoko Ono and the BMI Foundation, the John Lennon Scholarship is an annual songwriting contest for emerging songwriters. Applicants must be current undergraduate students attending a U.S. college or university and be between the ages of 17 and 24. The rights to the submitted work must not be assigned to any major music label or publisher.
Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) – Varies
The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program provides semester-long scholarships to immigrant students so that they can study in the United States. Applicants must be over 18 years of age, a citizen of a UGRAD participating country and currently living in that country, be enrolled as an undergraduate student for at least one semester and have at least one semester left after the study abroad is over, be in good academic standing, have finished secondary education, be able to write and speak English, be eligible to receive the U.S. student exchange visa, and be cleared by a physician to participate in the program.
Live Nation Scholarship – $10,000
Offered by Live Nation and the House of Blues Music Forward Foundation, the Live Nation Scholarship is annually awarded to students pursuing careers in the business side of the music industry. Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students who are enrolled at an accredited college or university, have earned a minimum of 60 credit hours, and meet a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Steven J. Finkel Service Excellence Scholarship – $10,000
Offered by Live Nation and the House of Blues Music Forward Foundation, the Steven J. Finkel Service Excellence Scholarship is annually awarded to students interested in pursuing careers in the customer service side of the music industry. Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students who are enrolled at an accredited college or university, have earned a minimum of 60 credit hours, and meet a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Kitchen Cabinet Kings Entrepreneur Scholarship – $5,000
The Kitchen Cabinet Kings Entrepreneur Scholarship is designed to help young entrepreneurs afford the rising costs of education. Kitchen Cabinet Kings will award one $5,000 scholarship for the best submitted entry. Applicants must be a current college student or incoming freshman enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college, university or trade school in the United States for the fall, spring or summer 2023 semester.
Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship Program – $2,500
Each year, the National Pork Producers Council offers the Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship to students who are pursuing a career in the pork industry. Applicants must be undergraduate students enrolled in a four-year agriculture program or a two-year swine program. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens.
Judith Resnik Memorial Scholarship – $4,000
Offered by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), the Judith Resnik Memorial Scholarship is an annual prize awarded to female undergraduate students pursuing careers in aeronautical or astronautical engineering. Each applicant must identify as female, meet a minimum 3.0 GPA requirement, and be pursuing an ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in Astronautical Engineering, Astronautical Engineering Technology, Aeronautical Engineering, or Aeronautical Engineering Technology.
Lockheed Martin SWE Scholarship – $2,000
Offered by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), the Lockheed Martin Scholarship is an annual prize awarded to female undergraduate students interested in specific fields of engineering. Each applicant must identify as female and be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in aeronautics, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited institution. Additionally, applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0. Preference is given to applicants from underrepresented groups, those who demonstrate financial need, and those who are willing to intern.
AACT John Kitt Memorial Scholarship – $5,000
Each year, the American Association of Candy Technologists (AACT) awards the John Kitt Memorial Scholarship to undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in candy-making technology. Applicants must be current sophomores, juniors, or seniors at an accredited four-year college or university in North America and major in a food science, chemical science, biological science, or related area. Additionally, applicants must meet a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent on another scale).
American Express Scholarship – $2,000 (BA full-time), $1,000 (BA part-time, Associate’s full-time), $500 (Associate’s part-time)
Offered by the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) Foundation, the American Express Scholarship was established by American Express in 1994 to support current lodging employees and their dependents. Applicants must be enrolled, full-time or part-time, in a U.S. college or university, and be either (a) working a minimum of 20 hours per week at an AHLA member hotel with at least 12 months’ hotel experience or (b) be a dependent of a qualified employee and have past employment in some capacity in the hospitality industry. Letters of recommendation are not required.
Ecolab Scholarship – $2,000 (BA), $1,000 (Associate’s)
Offered by the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) Foundation, the Ecolab Scholarship was established by Ecolab in 1996 to support the development of future leaders in the lodging industry. Applicants must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours for both the upcoming fall and spring semesters, and be pursuing an undergraduate hospitality management major (associate’s or baccalaureate) at a U.S. college or university. Letters of recommendation are not required.
Opening Doors to Opportunity Scholarship – $7,500 (BA full-time), $3,750 (BA fall only), $3,000 (Associate’s full-time), $1,500 (Associate’s fall only)
Offered by the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) Foundation, the Opening Doors to Opportunity Scholarship was created to support undergraduate hospitality students. Applicants must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours for the upcoming fall and spring semesters, or just the fall semester if graduating this December, be pursuing an undergraduate hospitality management major at a U.S. college or university, meet a minimum overall GPA of 2.5, and be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident.
AIAA Undergraduate Scholarships – Up to $10,000
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) offers annual scholarships to students interested in aerospace engineering. Applicants to the AIAA Undergraduate Scholarships must be AIAA members, have completed at least one semester of academic work at an accredited U.S. college or university, be studying a field to enter the field of aeronautics or astronautics, and have a GPA of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (unless otherwise specified by a particular scholarship program). Application opens on October 1 each year.
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship – $40,000
The Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship supports traditionally underserved students in their computer science education. The program offers 100 awards ranging from $5,000 up to $10,000 each, with a lifetime maximum disbursement of up to $40,000. To qualify, applicants must be a high school senior in the United States who has completed or is currently enrolled in a computer science course (or opt to take a brief assessment), be planning to attain a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering or a field related to computer science, be authorized to work in the United States, meet a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (or its equivalent), and demonstrate financial need.
Lawrence W. and Francis W. Cox Scholarship – Varies
Offered by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the Lawrence W. and Francis W. Cox Scholarship is annually awarded to an undergraduate civil engineering student. Each applicant must be enrolled in an ABET-accredited program in civil engineering or a related field and be a student member of the ASCE. Additionally, applicants must continue their undergraduate educations to receive the award.
Y. C. Yang Civil Engineering Scholarship – Varies
Offered by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the Y.C. Yang Civil Engineering Scholarship is an annual prize awarded to students who are interested in structural engineering. Applicants must be enrolled as undergraduate students studying civil engineering at an ABET-accredited college or university by the time the award is distributed in the fall. Additionally, applicants must be ASCE members.
Gordon V. R. Holness Engineering Technology Scholarship – $10,000
Offered by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the Gordon V. R. Holness Engineering Technology Scholarship is a one-time award of $10,000 to full-time undergraduate engineering technology students pursuing either a bachelor or an associate’s degree in a course of study leading to a career in HVAC&R. Applicants must have a cumulative college GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and/or a class standing of no less than the top 30%.
ASHRAE Engineering Technology Scholarships – $5,000-$10,000
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) offers five one-year scholarships to full-time undergraduate engineering technology students pursuing either a bachelor or an associate’s degree in a course of study leading to a career in HVAC&R. Applicants must have a cumulative college GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and/or a class standing of no less than the top 30%.
ASHRAE Undergraduate Engineering Scholarships – $3,000-$10,000
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) offers several scholarships to undergraduate engineering or pre-engineering students. Applicants must be studying toward a Bachelor of Science or Engineering Degree in a course of study leading to a career in HVAC&R. Students can apply to all at once through a general scholarship application that is screened for available funding. Applicants must have a cumulative college GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and/or a class standing of no less than the top 30%.
Frank M. Coda Scholarship – $5,000
Offered by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the Frank M. Coda Scholarship is a $5,000 one-year award to undergraduate engineering or pre-engineering students. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in U.S. college or university and pursue a Bachelor of Science or Engineering Degree in a course of study leading to a career in HVAC&R. Applicants must have a cumulative college GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and/or a class standing of no less than the top 30%.
Reuben Trane Scholarships – $10,000
Offered by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the Reuben Trane Scholarships program awards three two-year $10,000 undergraduate engineering scholarships – $5,000 will be awarded each year for two years. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in U.S. college or university and pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Engineering Degree in a course of study leading to a career in HVAC&R. Applicants must have a cumulative college GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and/or a class standing of no less than the top 30%.
Willis H. Carrier Scholarships – $10,000
Offered by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the Willis H. Carrier Scholarships program awards two one-year $10,000 undergraduate engineering scholarships annually. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in U.S. college or university and pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Engineering Degree in a course of study leading to a career in HVAC&R. Applicants must have a cumulative college GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and/or a class standing of no less than the top 30%.
ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarship for Undergraduate Students – $4,000
Offered by the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), the ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarship for Undergraduate Students is annually awarded to junior or senior year of undergraduate study enrolled in at least a three-year accredited program of interior design. Applicants must write a 500-word portfolio statement, as well as a personal statement, and submit a transcript, design portfolio, letter of recommendation, biographical statement, and a headshot.
ASM Materials Education Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships – Up to $10,000
The ASM Materials Education Foundation, an organization that provides funding toward education and research in engineering, offers undergraduate scholarships to student members of ASM International or Material Advantage who are studying metallurgy or materials science engineering. Twenty students are awarded undergraduate scholarships of each year. Applicants must have completed at least one year of an accredited science and engineering program leading to a bachelor’s degree.
Airgas – Jerry Baker Scholarship – $2,500
Airgas, a U.S. company that supplies industrial, medical, and specialty gases and related products, offers the Airgas-Jerry Baker Scholarship for students interested in pursuing a career in welding engineering. Applicants need to be enrolled in a welding engineering program with a minimum 3.0 engineering GPA (2.8 GPA overall). Financial need and essay are required.
Arsham Amirikian Engineering Scholarship – $2,500
The American Welding Society (AWS) offers a scholarship for undergraduate students studying toward a bachelor’s degree in a civil engineering or welding discipline at a U.S. institution. The scholarship is named after Dr. Arsham Amirikian, a pioneer in the field of civil engineering who was a prominent member of the American Welding Society. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and U.S. citizens.
BestColleges Scholarship – $6,000
The BestColleges Scholarship supports Black women who are currently pursuing a STEM career. BestColleges will award five $6,000 scholarships. The scholarship is open only to undergraduate and graduate students in an accredited college or university in the United States for the 2023-24 academic year. Applicants must be legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia; be at least 17 years old; identify as a cisgender, transgender, or gender non-conforming Black woman; and be pursuing a STEM-related field.
CAS Trust Scholarship Program – $2,500-$5,000
Offered by the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), CAS Trust Scholarships are annually awarded to students who are interested in the property/casualty actuarial profession. Applicants must be currently enrolled as full-time students at a college or university and plan to stay enrolled full-time for the following year. Additionally, applicants must have sat for at least one actuarial exam by March 31 and be members of Student Central, which is CAS’ membership program for students pursuing an actuarial career.
Fred DeLuca Scholarship – Competitive One-Time Award + $1,500 Travel Stipend
Offered by the International Franchise Association (IFA) and the Fred DeLuca Foundation, the Fred DeLuca Scholarship is annually awarded to entrepreneurial students with financial need. Applicants must be studying business, entrepreneurship, or franchise management, be U.S. citizens, and be enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university.
HIMSS Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship – $5,000
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Foundation is dedicated to promoting health information and technology education. The HIMSS Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship is open to undergraduate students who are enrolled in a program related to the healthcare information and technology field. The winner of the scholarship also receives a trip to the HIMSS Global Health Conference and Exhibition.
Roslyn & Elliot Jaffe Retail Entrepreneur Scholarship — U.S. Undergraduate – $5,000
Offered by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Foundation, the Roslyn & Elliot Jaffe Retail Entrepreneur Scholarship for U.S. Undergraduate is awarded to students who have a retail concept in mind that they would like to pursue. Each applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, be an undergraduate student enrolled at an accredited university, meet a minimum 3.0 GPA requirement, and have an idea for an online or brick-and-mortar retail business.
Schurgin Family Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship – $10,000
Administered by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Foundation, the Schurgin Family Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship is awarded to college students who are interested in retail real estate or a related industry and demonstrate entrepreneurial drive and spirit. Each applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, be a full-time college student enrolled at an accredited university, and meet a minimum 3.0 GPA requirement.
Schurgin Family Foundation Scholarship – $10,000
Administered by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Foundation, the Schurgin Family Foundation Scholarship is awarded to college students interested in retail real estate or a related industry. Each applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, be a full-time college student enrolled at an accredited university, and meet a minimum 3.0 GPA requirement.
LAGRANT Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships – $2,500
The LAGRANT Foundation offers an annual scholarship and career building program for underrepresented undergraduate students studying in an advertising, marketing, or public relations field. In addition to receiving scholarship money, scholarship recipients receive a trip to New York City, Portland (Oregon), or Minneapolis (Minnesota) where they will participate in career building activities and professional workshops. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or DACA recipients, be Black, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Latinx, or Native American, be a full-time student at a four-year, accredited institution within the United States, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, be in a field of study that has an emphasis on advertising, marketing, or public relations, and have at least one year left of school by the time the scholarship is distributed in May.
NFSF Undergraduate Scholarship – $500-$2,500
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Founders Scholarship Foundation offers an Undergraduate Scholarship for students pursuing construction-related degrees. In order to qualify, applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate bachelor’s or associate’s degree program at a U.S. college or university. High school seniors and graduate students are not eligible.
SME Education Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships – Varies
Each year, the SME Educational Foundation offers dozens of scholarships to undergraduate students pursuing manufacturing careers, which can all be accessed and applied to through one portal. To be eligible for any of SME Educational Foundation’s undergraduate scholarships, applicants must be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States or Canada, have a minimum GPA of a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, and be on a path toward a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, technology, or a closely related field at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada.
Spencer Educational Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships – $10,000, $7,500, $5,000
Each year, the Spencer Educational Foundation offers scholarship awards to undergraduate students interested in risk management or insurance. Applicants must be enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada, major in a subject that will lead to a career in risk management or insurance, and have a GPA of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale. Application opens on October 1 each year.
NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program – $20,000
The National Institute of Health (NIH) provides undergraduate scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are dedicated to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. Each applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, be enrolled or accepted as a full-time student at an accredited four-year undergraduate institution, be from a disadvantaged background, and have a minimum 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale or rank top 5% of class. Scholarships are renewable for up to four years. In addition to receiving money for college, scholarship recipients are required to train for 10 weeks as paid summer research employees in an NIH research laboratory and work as full-time employees in an NIH research laboratory after graduation.
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