Superpower Scholarship

Georgia graduating high school seniors may compete for memorial scholarships from the Brooke Elaina Thomas Foundation. The board selects one or more students annually; awards may be rescinded if a student does not enroll in an accredited institution. At least $1,000 is awarded annually. Submit a completed application, FAFSA Student Aid Report, a double-spaced composition of up to 500 words on your creative vision for your life and how you plan to make an impact, unofficial SAT and/or ACT scores, an unofficial transcript, and three recommendation letters (one from a school official, one from a church or community acquaintance, and one additional from either source).

For established scholars, recent Ph.D.s, or Ph.D. candidates who have completed all requirements except dissertation research, pursuing research on Native American music of the United States and Canada. Preference goes to projects using Dr. Halpern's Northwest Coast collection. The biennial award includes a $4,000 research fellowship plus a separate $1,000 post-publication prize; previous recipients may not reapply for three years. Submit a research proposal (up to four single-spaced pages), budget, CV, two references, and (for Ph.D. candidates) a letter verifying ABD status.

Scholarships360 awards $1,000 to a woman who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident enrolled in high school, college, vocational school, or graduate school during the 2026–27 academic year. Homeschooled students may apply. Applicants submit a 250-word essay about an inspirational female figure through a Scholarships360 account. Funds are sent directly to the winner's institution.

College JumpStart awards $1,000 to a United States citizen or legal resident who is a current high school student in grades 10 through 12, a current college or graduate student, or planning to enter college within 12 months. Applicants submit a public online application with a personal statement of no more than 250 words. Grades, test scores, and financial need are not considered.

Houzz awards $2,500 to a woman age 17 or older who is a United States or District of Columbia resident and is enrolled or planning to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate architecture or architectural-engineering program at an accredited United States institution. Applicants link a Houzz student profile and explain what inspires their architectural style.

Houzz awards $2,500 to a United States or District of Columbia resident age 17 or older studying interior design, architecture, or landscape architecture at the undergraduate or graduate level who plans to pursue residential design professionally. Applicants link a Houzz student profile and discuss the influences on their residential-design style.