$10,000 Scholarships

Ohio 529 CollegeAdvantage sports-partnership sweepstakes open to U.S. residents age 18 or older who agree to official rules. Enter once per 24-hour period per email at the FC Cincinnati landing page for a chance at a $10,000 college savings award deposited into an Ohio Direct 529 account, plus FC Cincinnati prize packs for runner-up winners. No purchase or 529 contribution is required.

Students of color who will be sophomores, juniors, or seniors when the award is granted, and who pursue radio, television, or digital journalism, may apply through RTDNA. One recipient receives $10,000. Submit contact information, a resume, cover letter, three to five work-sample links, and one recommendation through RTDNA's unified portal. The winner is invited to the RTDNA Foundation First Amendment Awards in Washington, D.C., with travel covered. Ed Bradley, the CBS News 60 Minutes correspondent, established this scholarship in 1994 to support aspiring journalists.

Bold.org exclusive award for BIPOC first-generation undergraduate students who are New Jersey residents pursuing a four-year degree with at least a 3.5 GPA. One $13,500 winner selected for ambition, drive, and impact. Requires a 400–600 word essay on challenges, initiative, and educational goals; AI-generated writing is discouraged. Apply on Bold.org; deadline Oct 23, 2026; winners announced Nov 24, 2026.

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.

U.S. Bank's 2026 student scholarship sweepstakes runs February 2 through October 30, 2026 with two entry periods and random drawings for prizes up to $20,000. Legal U.S. residents at least 17 who are accepted or enrolled as undergraduates taking at least six credit hours per semester may register online and complete financial literacy modules in the free Zogo app, or enter by mail without completing modules. Higher module counts unlock eligibility for larger prize tiers, and non-winning entries roll from the first period into the second.

Underrepresented high school seniors and college students attending full time at Brighthouse Scholar Connections partner schools in the Charlotte, North Carolina area may apply. Awards provide up to $10,000 per year, renewable for up to four years with reapplication, for a maximum of $40,000. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and maintain at least a 2.7 GPA. Submit a personal statement, writing sample, resume, academic transcripts, and a letter of recommendation. High school seniors also submit a college acceptance letter. Brighthouse Scholar Connections, Inc. supports first-generation students, historically underrepresented groups, and students from schools with low graduation rates or funding.

Full-time undergraduate or graduate students at accredited U.S. or Canadian universities pursuing concrete-related degrees during the award cycle may apply for the ACI BASF Construction Chemicals Student Fellowship. Fellowship recipients receive a $10,000 educational stipend plus paid travel to ACI conventions. Applicants need two endorsements (one from an ACI member), a resume, a 500-word essay on a long-term concrete industry career, and official transcripts. Finalists interview in person at the spring ACI Concrete Convention.

The ACI Foundation offers about 50 awards each year to high-potential students in concrete-related degree programs: scholarships carry a $5,000 educational stipend for tuition, residence, books, and materials, while fellowships carry a $10,000 stipend plus paid travel to two ACI Concrete Conventions. Eligible fields include civil and structural engineering, construction management, architecture, and materials. Applicants must be full-time students enrolled in a concrete-related degree program during the award year and proficient in English. Fellowship applicants must attend an accredited institution in the United States or Canada. Applications require a resume, a 500-word essay on interest in a concrete industry career, official transcripts, and two endorsements, one from an ACI member. Applications for the 2027–2028 academic year are open now and close November 1, 2026. Fellowship finalists interview at the spring ACI Convention.

U.S. students ages 5 to 25 enrolled in an accredited educational institution who have demonstrated creativity, leadership, and impact fighting hunger in their communities over the past 12 months may apply. National scholars receive a $10,000 academic scholarship plus a separate $5,000 grant to their hunger-relief charity. Submit the online application during the annual September through November window documenting your hunger-fighting project. Winners attend the Sodexo Charity Classic.

Bold.org exclusive award honoring veterans, military families, first responders, and DHS federal law enforcement personnel. Five winners receive $2,500 each ($12,500 total). Open to U.S. citizen undergraduate, graduate, or trade-school students with at least a 2.5 GPA who are personally connected to one of these service roles. Requires a 250–300 word essay on that connection and its impact. Apply on Bold.org; deadline Nov 4, 2026; winners announced Nov 24, 2026.