
Scholarships
Amount: Up to $90,000. About: Each year, the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans supports 30 immigrants or the children of immigrants who are pursuing graduate or professional degrees in the United States. Each Fellowship, worth up to a total of $90,000, supports one to two years of graduate study in any field
Amount: $1,000-$5,000. About: The Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) offers the Bodie McDowell Scholarship for students who aim to work in the outdoor communications sphere, including print, photography, film, art, poetry, and broadcasting. The scholarship is open to eligible undergraduate and graduate students. Eligible Grade Levels: College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior,
Amount: $7,000 (BA full-time), $3,750 (BA fall only), $3,000 (Associate’s full-time), $1,500 (Associate’s fall only). About: 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
Amount: $2,000. About: Launched in 2010, the Optimal Scholarships program helps students with high financial need and strong career aspirations. The program offers three scholarship awards: Community College Scholarship, Undergraduate Scholarship, and Online Degree Scholarship. Each scholarship is a $2,000 award. The program is open to legal residents of the United States (excluding Rhode Island,
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