
Scholarships
Amount: Up to $5,000. About: The Patsy Takemoto Mink Foundation, named for the trailblazing Japanese American politician from Hawaii who was the first woman of color to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, offers five Education Support Awards of up to $5,000 to assist low-income women with children who are pursuing their first
Amount: $12,000. About: Administered by the Golf Course Superintendents’ Society of America (GCSSA), the Par Aide’s Joseph S. Garske Collegiate Grant program annually awards scholarships to the children and stepchildren of GCSSA members. The children and stepchildren of deceased members are also eligible if the parent was a member for five or more years before
Amount: Varies. About: The Oregon Music Hall of Fame offers annual OMHOF College Scholarships to local college-bound seniors pursuing undergraduate degrees in music. Applicants must be high school seniors graduating from an Oregon high school, have demonstrated pursuit and accomplishment in music, and plan to major in music. Eligible Grade Levels: High School Senior Eligible
Amount: $6,700 (freshmen), $7,500 (sophomores, juniors, and seniors). About: The Palmetto Fellows Scholarship is offered by the state of South Carolina to undergraduate students. A student’s initial eligibility as an incoming college freshman is determined by the South Carolina General Assembly, which also sets the annual amount to be awarded. Currently, college freshmen receive $6,700
Amount: Up to $11,000. About: The Palumbo Family Foundation, a nonprofit organization in Chicagoland, annually awards scholarships to local students. Scholarships are open to high school seniors, students with GED diplomas, undergraduate college students, and students at vocational or trade schools. Applicants must meet a minimum 3.0 GPA requirement, come from a family with an
Amount: $2,000. About: The One Earth Film Festival Young Filmmakers Contest is an annual competition that challenges students to make short films that provide solutions to environmental issues. Winners receive a cash reward and a grant that can go towards funding their educations. Applicants must be in grade 3 or above and enrolled in U.S.-based