Bechtel Corporation Scholarship

Bold.org exclusive memorial award for low-income high school seniors from immigrant families who are first-generation college students with at least 50% Southeast Asian descent and a minimum 3.5 GPA. Four winners receive $5,000 each ($20,000 total). Applicants submit a 300–600 word essay on their Southeast Asian immigrant experience and upload a headshot. Preference for STEM majors, community service, part-time work, and leadership. Apply directly on Bold.org; deadline Sep 6, 2026; winners announced Oct 7, 2026.

DM Family Law awards $1,000 to a United States citizen or permanent resident age 17 or older whose parent is a licensed teacher, professor, or other educator. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a United States undergraduate or graduate program for Fall 2026 and have at least a 3.0 GPA. The public application requires an approximately 500-word essay, proof of enrollment, and evidence of the applicant's most recent GPA.

The Rising Stars Scholarship awards $1,000 to an undergraduate student age 17 or older who is a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident, has completed at least one year of college, and has improved their GPA by at least one full point. Applicants submit a public link to an original two-minute video explaining what motivated the improvement and how it has affected their academic and personal goals, together with an academic transcript that demonstrates both the GPA increase and current enrollment.

NSHSS recognizes three high school members graduating in 2026 through 2029 who actively advocate for a cause and lead community change. Applicants write a 500-to-800-word essay describing the cause they champion, what drives their dedication, and specific actions taken to advance it. Required materials include an educator recommendation, resume, transcript, optional leadership media, and a headshot. Applications open May 6, 2026 and close September 8, 2026.