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San Francisco Arts Commission · Direct application
San Francisco-based individual artists at least 18 who have lived in the City and County of San Francisco for at least two years may apply to the Arts Impact Endowment (AIE). Full-time students are ineligible. The standalone San Francisco Artist Grants category merged into AIE for FY25-26.
Individual artists may receive up to $50,000 over a 25-month grant term across three funding channels (ongoing work, growth and planning, or new project support). Funded work must take place in San Francisco with public benefit.
The FY25-26 AIE deadline was November 13, 2025 at noon. SFAC notes FY26-27 categories are not yet posted; AIE remains the active individual-artist vehicle.
San Francisco Arts Commission administers the program under its Community Investments grants portfolio.
The Arts Impact Endowment — Individual Artist Grant awards Up to $50,000. It is sponsored by San Francisco Arts Commission.
The next annual deadline is November 13, 2026. The scholarship is not currently accepting applications; check the sponsor's official page before the next cycle opens.
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U.S. House of Representatives-sponsored coding competition open to middle and high school students in participating congressional districts nationwide. Students or teams of up to four build and submit an original app with a demo video and written materials during the submission window. District winners are recognized by their member of Congress, featured on House.gov, and may receive additional prizes. Register and apply directly at congressionalappchallenge.us.
Bold.org exclusive award for first-generation, low-income (FGLI) undergraduate students with at least a 3.0 GPA who are pursuing STEM at a Historically Black College or University. One $10,000 winner. Applicants write a 400–600 word essay on why college matters and what they hope to gain from the experience. Apply directly on Bold.org; deadline Oct 28, 2026; winners announced Nov 29, 2026.
Bold.org exclusive memorial award for women of Caribbean descent who are first- or second-generation college students from underrepresented minority and working-class backgrounds pursuing four-year degrees in STEM, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary, or nursing. Two winners receive $1,000 each ($2,000 total). Requires a 400–600 word essay on heritage, career impact, and resilience. Apply on Bold.org; deadline Oct 28, 2026; winners announced Nov 29, 2026.
The Law Office of Jae Lee awards $1,000 each semester to a first- or second-generation immigrant living in the United States whose household earns less than $50,000 annually. Applicants must be enrolled in or accepted to a college, university, graduate program, or trade school and must have earned a 4.0 GPA in their most recently completed academic semester. The public application requires an essay of no more than 500 words, proof of enrollment, and a written statement of financial need.
The Penn Mutual Scholarship Program provides one $5,000 Pat Chiarlanza Memorial Award and three $2,500 awards to eligible children, grandchildren, nieces, or nephews of Penn Mutual employees. High-school seniors, graduates, and current undergraduates planning full-time study at an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school may apply. Selection considers academics, leadership, volunteer and community service, work experience, goals, and personal circumstances without considering financial need.
Texas high school graduates entering as full-time freshmen at a Texas college or university and majoring in a music degree program leading to Texas teacher certification with music as the primary teaching field may apply for the Bill Cormack Scholarship. The award is $3,000 per year for up to five years (one awarded annually). Submit the TMEA scholarship application with five references (including a primary ensemble director), a short essay on becoming a music educator, a professional resume, and a current academic transcript.