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RSM US Foundation · Direct application
The RSM US Foundation awards five first-generation college students up to $30,000 each, paid $10,000 per year over three consecutive academic years, plus an invitation to an RSM information session.
Applicants must be legal residents of the 50 states or Washington, DC, at least 18 years old, enrolled full time with a 3.3 GPA or higher at an accredited college or university, and studying business or technology in a bachelor's degree program. They must be first-, second-, or third-year students with no immediate family member from a previous generation holding a bachelor's degree (siblings with degrees are fine). The application requires an unofficial transcript, a personal statement of 1,500 characters or less, and a 30-60 second original video. Applications are accepted December 1 through February 28 annually.
The RSM US Foundation First Generation Scholarship awards Up to $30,000. It is sponsored by RSM US Foundation.
The next annual deadline is February 28, 2027. The scholarship is not currently accepting applications; check the sponsor's official page before the next cycle opens.
Key requirements include: United States; Undergraduate; Age 18+; Business. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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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.