$5,000 Scholarships

F.H. Furr and Monumental Honor award one $5,000 scholarship honoring Medal of Honor recipient James Mifflin to a Virginia student pursuing HVAC, plumbing, electrical, welding, construction, manufacturing, or another skilled trade or continuing-education program. Applicants email a completed application PDF with resume, 750–1,500 word personal essay, and two recommendation letters between August 1 and October 19, 2026. Funds may cover tuition, tools, books, and certifications.

Full-time undergraduate or graduate students at North American institutions enrolled in design, architecture, or visual merchandising programs may apply for the PAVE Student Visionary Award. One award of $7,500 is given, plus Gala travel and accommodations support. Submit four 11-by-17-inch blind presentation boards as PDFs (no name or school identifiers), a current transcript, and an application through PAVE's Submittable portal. Projects should address human-centered design, sustainability, inclusivity, cultural awareness, or contemporary design themes.

University of Texas at Austin sophomores, juniors, or seniors at the time the scholarship is awarded, pursuing careers in radio, television, or digital journalism, may apply. Majoring in journalism is not required. One $6,000 scholarship is awarded, and the recipient is invited to the RTDNA Foundation First Amendment Awards with travel covered. Apply through RTDNA's online portal with a cover letter, resume, three to five work samples, and one recommendation.

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.

Injured employees of Texas Mutual policyholders whose injuries qualify for lifetime workers' compensation benefits may apply, as may unmarried dependents ages 16 to 25 and surviving spouses of employees who died from or were permanently disabled by a compensable workplace accident, when those dependents or spouses are eligible for workers' compensation benefits. Awards of up to $6,600 help cover tuition, fees, books, and supplies, based on need and as funds allow. Applicants must enroll full time and maintain a 2.50 GPA. Renewals are available when funds permit. New and renewal applications are due June 30 for fall and October 31 for spring.

Current graduate students may apply for 12-week marine-science research fellowships at the Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce, Florida, working with Smithsonian research staff. Each fellowship includes a $9,000 stipend. Application deadlines are May 1 and November 1 annually, with notifications on June 1 and December 1.

Full-time undergraduate or graduate students in at least their third year, or the two-year-program equivalent, pursuing nuclear or radwaste-related degrees who have not previously received a Roy G. Post award may apply. Undergraduates receive $5,000 and graduate students receive up to $7,500, plus WM Symposia conference registration, hotel accommodations, and travel reimbursement. Recipients must attend the full March WM conference, present a scholar poster, and submit an abstract and two reference letters through the WM Symposia account portal. The Roy G. Post Foundation honors the founding chief executive of WM Symposia and supports students building careers in the safe management of nuclear materials.

Illinois residents of Italian parentage who were orphans or raised in foster homes may apply for a one-time merit scholarship for music or education study. Awards of up to $6,500 are available. Preference goes to music majors beyond freshman year and to applicants who were orphaned. Submit a complete Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans application as one PDF to jcc@jccia.com between June 1 and November 1. Selection weighs academic achievement, talent, leadership, and commitment to the Italian-American community. The Nicholas and Helena Patti Foundation supports students pursuing personal and professional goals through college.

Illinois residents of Italian extraction who demonstrate financial need and high academic achievement may apply for the Frank J. Vigilante Scholarship from the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans. One-time annual scholarships of up to $5,000 are awarded. Students may reapply in future cycles. Applicants must be admitted to or enrolled at an accredited college or university and submit a 500-word essay on how the scholarship will help them reach personal and professional goals. Apply between June 1 and November 1 each year.

The AI Native Accounting Foundation awards two $5,000 scholarships to undergraduate and master's students who are already building practical AI-enabled tools for accounting, corporate finance, taxation, or closely related work. Applicants submit a working artifact, a concise project explanation, and a structured video demonstrating their work and career thinking.