There are a considerable number of scholarships available from sources outside of IU. We encourage you to look for scholarship opportunities in unexpected places in your community, like public schools, nonprofit organizations, and area businesses. Check with your guidance counselor about available scholarships in your community, city, and state. We strongly discourage using paid services to connect to external scholarships.
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2023 Rising Innovator Scholarship
Rising Innovator, a site that provides resources for young entrepreneurs and their mentors, is eager to give back to the community. They are offering an annual scholarship award to students across the United States! The Rising Innovator scholarship will be open to any student who is enrolled in a college or university as a full-time undergraduate student and valued at $500!
Deadline
March 10, 2023
Award amount:
$500
Eligibility requirements:
See 2023 Rising Innovator Scholarship website for details.
Residency requirements:
In-state and Out-of-state and International
Accident Injury Scholarship Fund 2022
JustCallMoe announces the 2022 accident injury scholarship fund. The law firm will award a scholarship to a college-bound student who is pursuing their education after an injury or debilitating condition.
The scholarship will be awarded to an applicant who answers the question, How has an injury or debilitating condition impacted you? The applicant should talk about how their situation impacts their ability to attend and pay for college.
Deadline for application:
February 15, 2023
Award amount:
$4,500
Eligibility requirements:
See Accident Injury Scholarship Fund 2022 website for details.
Residency requirements:
In-state and Out-of-state and International
College Board Opportunity Scholarship
A Clearer Path to College for all students. Applying to college is a complicated process, so we've created a program that guides you through it. It doesn't require an essay, application, or minimum GPA. Instead, it rewards your effort and initiative. Starting this December, complete key steps along your path to college for a chance to earn scholarships. The more effort you put in, the more chances you get to earn a scholarship ranging from $500 to $2,000. If you complete all six steps, you’re eligible to earn a $40,000 scholarship. Scholarships are awarded—through monthly drawings—to students who complete each step.
Deadline for application:
Monthly
Award amount:
Varies
Eligibility requirements:
See College Board Opportunity Scholarship website for details.
Residency requirements:
In-state and Out-of-state and International
College Financing Resources For Teachers
The title “teacher” has always carried much more responsibility than simply ‘to instruct’. Motivator, role model, coach, mentor, the list could go on and on; for those who understand the true nature of teaching, it’s a calling. That’s why we at BestColleges.com have created a financial aid resource of curated scholarships for those students who call themselves future teachers.
Deadline for application:
Varies
Award amount:
Varies
Eligibility requirements:
See College Financing Resources For Teachers website for details.
Residency requirements:
In-state and Out-of-state and International
Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship
The Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship is an award for any current or soon-to-be undergraduate student in the United States who has had their life altered due to an injury from a car or truck accident, be it their own injury, that of a loved one, or an influential individual. The Dirk Derrick Scholarship has a brief submission process, and applicants will be judged on their ability to convey the lasting effect an auto accident has had on their life as well as their journey to overcome those challenges.
Deadline for application:
December 15, 2022
Award amount:
$1,000
Eligibility requirements:
See Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship website for details.
Residency requirements:
In-state and Out-of-state and International
Google SVA Scholarship
As part of Google’s commitment to military veterans, the company partners with SVA each year to award eight $10,000 scholarships to students studying computer science and related majors. Related technical fields may include: Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology Applied Networking, and Systems Administration.
Deadline for application:
TBD
Award amount:
$10,000
Eligibility requirements:
- Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at a university for the 2020-2021 academic year or intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student at a university in the United States for the 2021-2022 academic year.
- Strong academic performance.
- Must be pursuing a Computer Science or Computer Engineering degree, or a degree in a closely related technical field.
- Must be a current student veteran (includes members of the National Guard or Reserve) as proven by a DD- 214 and transcript, or a student on Active Duty as proven by submission of Active Duty orders and a Memorandum of Understanding from your commanding officer indicating that you are currently in good standing with your unit and transcript.
- Must have received an honorable discharge or be in good standing with your branch of service.
Residency requirements:
In-state and Out-of-state and International
Indiana Oil and Gas Association Scholarship
As part of 2022 Scholarship Program INOGA donated $2,000 to Tri State Desk and Derrick Trade or Technical School Scholarship. This donation will be reviewed for consideration in subsequent years.
Deadline for application:
April 1
Award amount:
$1,000-$5,000
Eligibility requirements:
- Be a graduating high school senior; or a HS Transcript showing completion through home schooling; or currently enrolled in a post-secondary education program.
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Have a financial need determined by the scholarship committee.
- Plan to pursue a career in the oil and gas industry.
- Be attending college in the coming fall.
- Be a resident of Indiana and attending an accredited college.
- Be pursuing a bachelor's degree, with preference given for Earth Sciences, Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Geology majors.
- Submit a short essay which describes the applicant’s interest in the oil and gas industry and which career path the applicant is planning to pursue.
Residency requirements:
In-state and Out-of-state and International
Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship
The Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship is a college scholarship of $1,500 awarded to a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who has demonstrated outstanding achievement, participation, and leadership in school activities and work experience, and is pursuing a career in a health and fitness related field.
Applications for the Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship will be accepted until 1,000 scholarship applications have been submitted or until August 1, 2021, whichever comes first.
Deadline for application:
Varies
Award amount:
$1,500
Eligibility requirements:
- United States citizens or legal residents living or claiming residency in one of the 50 united states, Washington, D.C. or Puerto Rico are eligible to apply.
- Must be a current high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate students who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 2021-2022 academic year.
- Must demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, and participation and leadership in school activities and work experience.
- Must demonstrate interest in pursuing a career and enrolled in the following majors: Athletic Training, Psychology, Biology, Kinesiology, Nursing, General Medicine, Dentistry, Behavioral Sciences, Personal Training, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Health and Physical Fitness, Exercise Science, Sports and Recreation Management, Health Sciences, Physical Therapist, or another health- related major.
Residency requirements:
In-state and Out-of-state and International
NBCUniversal/LNESC Scholarship
The NBCUniversal/LNESC Scholarship Program is intended to assist and encourage outstanding undergraduate Latino students attending a U.S. post-secondary institution with an interest in the media and entertainment industry.
Deadline for application:
TBD
Award amount:
$5,000
Eligibility requirements:
- Must be a college sophomore or junior enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university.
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
- Must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent.
- Must be a U. S. Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, or have legal authorization to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
- Must have an interest in the media and entertainment industry; all majors are welcome.
Residency requirements:
In-state and Out-of-state and International
Nectar Bath Treats Scholarship
At Nectar Bath Treats is a firm believer that self care plays a large role in our mental health. With depression and anxiety rates growing every year, they understand that boosting our collective mental health can dramatically improve our society as a whole.
That's why they have created a scholarship for highschool and college students across the United States. They're committed to helping students in the field of psychology or social services by offering a $1,000 scholarship to help continue on the path to helping others struggling with mental health issues.
Deadline for application:
March 15th 2023
Award amount:
$1,000
Eligibility requirements:
See Nectar Bath Treats Scholarship website for details.
Residency requirements:
In-state and Out-of-state and International
Simform STEM Scholarship for 2022-23
As a leading development firm, Simform understands the importance of the STEM fields. As a result, theyare happy to open a door of opportunity to aid the most deserving student with a STEM scholarship in the hopes of creating a future leader who will shape the digital world for the better.
Deadline for application:
March 15, 2023
Award amount:
$1,000
Eligibility requirements:
See Simform STEM Scholarship for 2022-23 website for details.
Residency requirements:
In-state and Out-of-state and International
The Gates Scholarship
The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to 300 of these student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.
Deadline for application:
TBD
Award amount:
Varies
Eligibility requirements:
- Must be a high school senior.
- Must be from at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American.
- Must be Pell-eligible.
- Must be a US citizen, national, or permanent resident.
- Must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).
- Must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.
- For American Indian/Alaska Native, proof of tribal enrollment will be required.
Residency requirements:
In-state and Out-of-state and International
United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Scholarships
TUNCF manages various scholarship programs and each program has its own eligibility criteria, open/close dates and required documentation. To apply for a UNCF scholarship, you must apply through the online application process.
Deadline for application:
Varies
Award amount:
Varies
Eligibility requirements:
See United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Scholarships website for details.
Residency requirements:
In-state and Out-of-state and International