$1,000 Scholarships

SupplyHouse Foundation's third annual Track to the Trades program awards thirty $2,500 scholarships to U.S. legal residents pursuing plumbing, HVAC, electrical, or closely related skilled-trade paths. Open to current trade-school students, high school seniors entering trade school, apprentices, and early-career tradespeople nationwide. Applicants write a 500–750 word essay on one of four published prompts and apply through Bold.org; winners are announced in December 2026.

Florida high school seniors and first-year college students with a 3.0 or higher GPA attending an accredited Florida college or university who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents may apply. One $1,000 award is available. Submit a video and short essay on workplace discrimination, harassment, or job loss, plus a completed application, transcripts, and SAT/ACT scores mailed to Celler Legal.

Bold.org exclusive award for Texas students pursuing nursing with at least a 3.0 GPA at the undergraduate, graduate, or trade-school level. One $1,000 winner selected for ambition, drive, and impact. Applicants write a 400–600 word essay on why they should receive the scholarship, their financial need, and how they plan to help others in their nursing career. Apply directly on Bold.org; deadline Nov 11, 2026; winners announced Dec 12, 2026.

Lucas Law awards $1,000 to a student age 17 or older pursuing a career in the legal field. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited United States undergraduate or graduate program through Spring 2027 and maintain at least a 3.5 GPA. The public application requires an approximately 500-word essay, an academic transcript, and proof of enrollment.

Murphy & McKinney Law Firm, P.C. awards $1,000 to a United States resident or permanent resident age 18 or older who is enrolled full-time in an accredited United States law program and demonstrates an interest in the criminal justice system. The public application requires an approximately 500-word essay, a resume, a professional headshot, proof of law-school enrollment, and an academic transcript.

Southern Santa Barbara County and Santa Ynez Valley high school seniors who attended a county school for four of grades 7 through 12 and plan full-time Title IV undergraduate study may apply to the Art Competition Scholarship Program by submitting original fine-art portfolios. About 20 awards are available, with winners receiving scholarships of up to $4,500. Typical awards are in the $3,000 to $3,500 range, and Best of Show adds $1,000.

College juniors, seniors, and graduate students at North American institutions, or Americans studying abroad, who aspire to become foreign correspondents may apply. Eighteen awards of up to $4,000 are available. Winners receive either a $3,000 scholarship for independent reporting or a $4,000 fellowship for time in a major news bureau. Submit a one-page cover letter, one-page resume, and a print (600 to 800 words), photo, video, or audio work sample to foundation@opcofamerica.org. Winners are required to attend the Foundation Scholarship Luncheon in New York City; travel and hotel are covered.

College juniors, seniors, or graduate students enrolled in a degree program with demonstrated interest in international journalism may apply for OPC Foundation Scholar Awards, including the David R. Schweisberg Memorial Scholarship. Winners receive a $3,000 independent scholarship or a $4,000 news-bureau fellowship (up to $4,000). Submit a one-page cover letter, one-page journalism resume, and a print (600-800 words), photo, video, or audio work sample by email to foundation@opcofamerica.org.

High school musicians in grades 9 through 12 who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents may enter the U.S. Marine Band Concerto Competition, hosted with the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. Three awards are offered, with the first-place winner receiving a $2,500 scholarship and a guest soloist appearance with the Marine Chamber Orchestra. Eligible instruments rotate on a biennial schedule; check the approved repertoire list for the current cycle. Submit an unedited YouTube performance of one approved repertoire piece accompanied by piano, band, or orchestra, plus all application materials by November 15.

Undergraduate or graduate students in New York who were involved in a car accident, with a 3.0+ GPA, enrolled or accepted at a U.S. accredited college may apply. One $2,500 award is available. Submit an original video on how the accident changed your perspective and goals via the form on the Chaikin Trial Group sponsor page.