2026 Access to Higher Education Scholarship

National program for rising high school seniors who design and lead a youth service project on or around September 11. Participants receive a free planning toolkit, carry out the project with an adult advisor, and document impact. After completing the project, outstanding leaders may apply for one of up to ten $5,000 college scholarships judged on leadership, creativity, and community impact. Applications open October 1, 2026 and close December 31, 2026.

York County, Pennsylvania residents who are enrolled in or accepted to a college, university, or associate program and are majoring, or plan to major, in agriculture, conservation, environmental science, natural resource management, or a related field may apply. Applicants must not have received a York County Conservation District scholarship in the previous year. The district awards two $1,000 scholarships for the 2026-27 cycle. Applications are due December 31, 2026. Applicants complete the public online form with their contact and college information, exact enrollment status and GPA, conservation-related activities, two 150-300 word responses, their most recent unofficial transcript, and one scholarship-specific professional recommendation letter.

Scholarships360 exclusive $1,000 essay scholarship for high school, college, and graduate students who currently reside in or attend school in Texas. Applicants describe a person who inspired them to take meaningful action and explain the resulting activity or project. Selection weighs response quality and Scholarships360 platform activity. Apply on Scholarships360 by Dec 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. One winner; funds sent to the recipient's school.