
Scholarships
Amount: Full cost + discretionary funding. About: Established in October 2000 with a $210 million donation from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the University of Cambridge, the Gates Cambridge Scholarship program offers full-cost scholarships to outstanding scholars from countries outside the UK so they can pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in subjects available…
Amount: Up to $3,000. About: Administered by the American Indian College Fund, Full Circle Scholarships are annually awarded to Native American students pursuing post secondary degrees. Applicants must be enrolled members of a federal or state recognized American Indian Tribe, or have a parent or grandparent who is an enrolled tribal member. Full-time enrollment at…
Amount: Varies. About: Funded by the U.S. government, the Fulbright Scholar Program “offers passionate and accomplished students and scholars in more than 160 countries the opportunity to study, teach, conduct research, exchange ideas, and contribute to mutual understanding.” Each year, the program awards more than 1,700 fellowships, with 800 U.S. Scholars going abroad and 900…
Amount: $1,000-$2,500. About: The Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Program includes 12 categories of scholarships of each year, which are awarded to students of diverse academic backgrounds who are studying in California. Eligibility requirements vary by scholarship. Several scholarships are available for students studying agriculture and agribusiness, but scholarships for other majors are…
Amount: $10,000. About: Offered by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), the Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship is awarded to upper-level undergraduate and graduate students studying accounting and preparing for a career in state and local government. Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents and be enrolled full time in an…
Amount: Up to $5,000. About: Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization, has two scholarships that support military families. The Children’s Fund Scholarship is for primary and secondary education students and can be used for private school or tutoring services (from an established, licensed business). The Higher Education Scholarship is for postsecondary students. The award amount…