NORTH ZULCH ISD COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS
Scholarships with APRIL & MAY Deadlines:
Work Ethic Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Mike Rowe Works Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 17, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to plumbers, carpenters, electricians, welders, auto-technicians, and anyone getting trained for skilled jobs that are in demand.
Susanna DeLaurentis Memorial Scholarships
Sponsor: The Susanna DeLaurentis Charitable Foundation
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: April 18, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors who have high academic achievement and extracurricular and community involvement through persistence, courage, and determination while coping with a life-threatening or chronic physical or mental condition.
Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship
Sponsor: National Center for Learning Disabilities
Amount: $2,500.00
Closing Date: April 20, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students with learning disabilities who are graduating high school seniors and will be attending a two-year community college, a vocational/technical training program, or specialized program for students with LD in the fall. Applicant must also demonstrate financial need.
Anne Ford Scholarship
Sponsor: National Center for Learning Disabilities
Amount: $10,000 ($2,500 /year over four years)
Closing Date: April 20, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors with a documented learning disability who will be enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s degree program in the fall.
Negative Population Growth Written Advertisement Scholarship Contest
Sponsor: Negative Population Growth
Amount: Up to $2,000
Closing Date: April 21, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to population policies.
Herren Project Student Scholarship
Sponsor: The Herren Project: Project Purple
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: April 25, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to high school students who have taken a stand against substance abuse and are furthering their education at a trade school, community college or four-year universities.
NANBPWC National Scholarship
Sponsor: National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs (NANBPWC)
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 25, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to African-American female students who are graduating high school seniors and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay on a trailblazer of African decent of their choosing.
#RAREis Scholarship
Sponsor: EverLife Foundation for Rare Diseases
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: April 28, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to anyone over the age of 17 who are residents of the United States and have been diagnosed by a physician as having any form of a rare disease regardless of treatment status. Applicant must plan to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical/trade school for the upcoming academic year.
Husband and Wife Law Team Scholarship
Sponsor: The Husband & Wife Law Team
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: April 28, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who are U.S. Citizens, permanent residents, or DACA recipients. Applicant must submit an essay on the following prompt: “They say that character is what you do when no one is watching. Reflect on a time when your character shone through in a challenging situation, even when nobody was around to witness your actions.”
All About Education Scholarship
Sponsor: Unigo
Amount: $3,000.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students 14 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia and are currently enrolled (or will enroll) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant will need to submit a short response to a given prompt.
All Star Verified Scholarship
Sponsor: Verified Scholarships
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to high school, college, graduate, adult students, and parents of high school and college students. Applicant must fill out a short form and answer the following question: “What is the best or worst part about finding or applying to scholarships?”
Blue Collar Brain Scholarship
Sponsor: Blue Collar Brain
Amount: $2,500.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students who are/will be pursuing an education in any skilled trade.
Cottage & Bungalow Scholarship
Sponsor: Cottage & Bungalow
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time undergraduate or graduate program in the U.S. and applicant must be a legal resident of the United States or hold a valid student visa. Applicant must submit an essay on the topic: “Share a story about a person who has had a major impact on your life and explain how they shaped you.”
E-waste Scholarship
Sponsor: Digital Responsibility
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to high school students and current or entering college or graduate students at any level. Applicant must answer in 140-characters or less “the most important reason to care about e-waste is…”
I Am Texas Contest
Sponsor: The Bryan Museum
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Description: Contest is open to students in grade 2 through 12 in Texas. Applicant must submit an essay or their original artwork on a topic related to Texas.
IWSH Essay Scholarship Contest
Sponsor: International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)
Amount: Up to $2,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students enrolled full-time in an accredited technical school, community college, trade school, or four-year college or university. Applicant must submit an essay on the following prompt: “Why should the government and private sector come together to provide improved access to clean drinking water?”
Nikon Small World Contest
Sponsor: Nikon
Amount: Up to $3,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Description: Contest is open to anyone worldwide over the age of 18 who have an interest in photography through the microscope.
R2C Scholarship
Sponsor: Return2College
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens and legal residents who are starting a program of higher education (college or graduate school) within the next 12 months or are currently enrolled. Applicant must be 17 years of age or older and there is no maximum age limit. Applicant must share in three sentences of less why they are getting their degree.
Sallie Mae Monthly Sweepstakes
Sponsor: SallieMae
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Description: Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are of the age of majority in the jurisdiction in which they reside and who are students, parents, guidance counselors, or financial aid officers at the time of entry. Applicant must complete an online registration form.
Think For Yourself Essay Contest
Sponsor: Let Grow
Amount: Up to $8,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors in the United States. Applicant must submit an essay on one of four given prompts with a compelling story of independence, thinking for yourself, and personal growth.
4-H Beekeeping Essay Competition
Sponsor: Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees, Inc.
Amount: Up to $750
Closing Date: May 1, 2025
Description: Contest is open to active 4-H Club members. Applicant must submit an essay on the following topic: “The Importance of Youth in Beekeeping: How 4-H Members Can Make a Difference!”
Alice S. Marriott Scholarship
Sponsor: Marriott International | Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation, Inc.
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 1, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate students from traditionally underrepresented groups who are interested in careers in hospitality. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
American Floral Endowment Scholarship Programs
Sponsor: American Floral Endowment
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 1, 2025
Description: Scholarships are open to students who will be pursuing a career that is in a field related to floriculture or horticulture. Applicant must also be a citizen or resident of the United States or Canada, or be enrolled in an accredited educational institution in the United States or Canada.
BWPF Scholarship
Sponsor: Women in Public Finance – Boston Chapter
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: May 1, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to women who will be enrolled in an institution of higher education in the fall/water of 2025-2026. Applicant must have an interest in pursuing a public finance-related career, which may include the fields of finance, banking, government, non-profit, or bond law.
Future Designer Scholarship
Sponsor: CardsDirect
Amount: $1,500.00
Closing Date: May 1, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. residents who are 17 years of age or older and who are enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution. Applicant must submit an original artwork or photograph for use on a holiday card.
LM Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Leavitt Machinery
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: May 1, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students who will be enrolled in a degree program (two years in length or greater) by September. Applicant must submit an essay on a topic related to safety procedures and how they can prevent an injury.
Rover Scholarship
Sponsor: Rover
Amount: $2,500.00
Closing Date: May 1, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. residents who are graduating high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to pets.
School Spirit Scholarship
Sponsor: 1st Place Spiritwear
Amount: $1,500.00
Closing Date: May 1, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who will be attending college in the fall. Applicant must submit an essay showing how they demonstrate school spirit.
Vocational and Skilled Trade Scholarship
Sponsor: Pureland Supply
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: May 1, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students who have been accepted to community college, vocational college, technical school, or trade school. Applicant must submit an essay on the trade they have chosen, why it is important in today’s society, and how they chose that trade.
William J. Schulz High School Essay Contest
Sponsor: Freedom From Religion Foundation
Amount: Up to $3,500
Closing Date: May 1, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to North American high school seniors who will graduate in Spring 2025. Applicant must submit an essay on the following topic: “…Todo good is my religion…”
Innovation Scholarship Essay Contest
Sponsor: Herrman & Herrman, P.L.L.C.
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: May 6, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current students enrolled in a two-year or four-year undergraduate program at a college, university or technical school in Texas. Applicant must submit a video addressing one of six given topics (leadership, why you deserve the scholarship, your biggest influence or inspiration, innovation, being brave, or a contribution you have made to your community.
Kathy Pace Technology Scholarship
Sponsor: Centre Technologies
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: May 9, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming freshmen and current college students who are pursuing a technology related degree at an accredited college in Texas or Oklahoma.
Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship
Sponsor: Kanoski Bresney
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: May 12, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students who will be attending college through the fall. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to distracted driving.
Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund Scholarships
Sponsor: Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: May 15, 2025
Description: Scholarships are open to students who will be undergraduate or graduate students studying Business in the fall.
Melissa Stoneberger Scholarship
Sponsor: Melissa A. Stoneberger Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 16, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to highly motivated, full-time students who are involved in community, possess strong leadership skills, and follow a personal drive for positive change.
MyImpact Challenge
Sponsor: Bill of Rights Institute
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: May 18, 2025
Description: Contest is open to students in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, American Armed Forces schools abroad, and students in U.S. territories who are in middle or high school and between the ages of 13-19. Student must submit a project report, an essay on how their project aligns with Civic Virtues, and photo/video documentation.
Mometrix College Scholarships
Sponsor: Mometrix Test Preparation
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: May 23, 2025
Description: Scholarships are open to current high school seniors through college juniors. Applicant must share a little bit about themselves as well as their plans for college.
Andrea R. Lacy “Grit Award” Scholarship
Sponsor: Luv’s Brownies
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: May 27, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who have maintained an overall average GPA of 3.0 and have demonstrated academic promise and continuous GPA improvement during high school. Applicant should have a track record of community service as well as demonstrated financial need. Applicant must submit an essay describing their “grit story” and two letters of recommendation.
Altruism + All Good Deeds Scholarship
Sponsor: National Parent Volunteer Association
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: May 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to high school juniors and seniors, as well as undergraduate and graduate students. Applicant must have at least a 2.5 GPA and have a commitment to volunteering and making a difference in their communities.
End Distracted Driving Scholarship
Sponsor: Abrahamson & Uiterwyk
Amount: $1,500.00
Closing Date: May 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to residents of the United States who are graduating high school seniors or current college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to distracted driving.
Make Sense Foundation Educational Scholarship
Sponsor: The Make Sense Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to females living in the United States who are preparing to enter college in the fall. Applicant must submit a completed application, personal essay, and two references.
Shirtcotton Scholarship
Sponsor: Shirtcotton
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: May 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students. Applicant must share their accomplishments, why they should be selected to win the scholarship, and how t-shirts have played a role in their life.
Sponsor: Bott and Associates, Ltd
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: March 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students. Applicant must be dedicated to helping give people peace of mind and able to demonstrate this in their essay.
**Monthly Scholarships**:
$1,000 Cappex Easy College Money Scholarship
Sponsor: Cappex
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: Last day of the month
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are enrolled (or planning to enroll in the next 12 months) as a high school student or college undergraduate. Applicant must create a Cappex account.
CollegeWeekLive Scholarship
Sponsor: CollegeWeekLive, LLC
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: 11:59 Eastern Time on the last day of the month
Description: Scholarship is open to students who will enroll no later than the fall of 2019 in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning (college, university or trade school). Open to both U.S. and non-U.S. students. Applicant must register online at http://www.CollegeWeekLive.com, login, and visit five colleges (go to their page) to be entered for the scholarship.
$1,000 Plan for College Sweepstakes
Sponsor: Sallie Mae Bank
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: Last day of the month
Description: Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are of the age of majority in the jurisdiction in which they reside and who are students, parents, guidance counselors, or financial aid officers at the time of entry. Applicant must register for one of the company’s free plan for college tools.
$2,000 “No Essay” College Scholarship
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: 11:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the last day of the month.
Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the United States, as well as international students with valid visas. Applicant must currently attend, or within the next 12 months plan to enroll in, a college or university. Applicant must login or register for an account with Niche.
$5,000 Social Network Scholarship
Sponsor: GotChosen
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: 11:59 Pacific Time on the last day of the month
Description: Scholarship is open to students 18 years of age or older who have been accepted to a post secondary program or college. Open to U.S. and international students. Applicant must choose any channel on the GotChosen Social Media platform and create a post. The post with the most votes wins the scholarship.
$500 “Go Ennounce Yourself” Scholarship
Sponsor: GoEnnounce
Amount: $500
Closing Date: 30th of every month.
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled or planning to attend a four-year college. Applicant must create a GoEnnounce profile and share scholastic and extracurricular progress and achievements.
Chegg $1,000 Monthly Scholarship
Sponsor: Chegg
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: 1st day of every month
Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 15 years of age and currently enrolled in high school or an accredited college or university in the United States. Applicant must create a Chegg account and answer a short scholarship question in 600 characters or less.
CollegeXpress Refer a Friend $500 Monthly Scholarship
Sponsor: Carnegie Communications
Amount: $500
Closing Date: Last day of the month
Description: Applicant must share their referral link with friends. For every friend who registers with CollegeXpress, applicant will receive an entry into the scholarship contest.
Courage To Grow Scholarship
Sponsor: Courage To Grow Scholarship
Amount: $500
Closing Date: Last day of the month
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens who are high school juniors and seniors or current college students with at least a 2.5 GPA. Applicant must answer the scholarship question in 250 words or less.
EDvestinU®National Monthly Scholarship Giveaway
Sponsor: EDvestinU®
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the last day of the month
Description: Scholarship giveaway is open to legal residents of the United States or to foreign students with a valid student visa who, at the time of entry, are enrolled at an eligible degree-granting college or university. Applicant must fill out short online form.
Future Innovator Scholarship
Sponsor: StudySoup
Amount: $500
Closing Date: 1st day of the month
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students. Applicant should be an outstanding student who exemplifies leadership and a willingness to help others.
Golden Eagle Coins Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Golden Eagle Coins
Amount: $500
Closing Date: The 20th of each month
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in high school or college within the United States with at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must be a citizen of, permanent resident, or hold a valid student visa in the United States or Canada. Applicant must have designed an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others and submit an essay describing the goal of the particular project and provide supporting documentation.