Scholarships for College Seniors

College juniors or seniors who are U.S. citizens (or from American Samoa), in the upper quarter of their class, and committed to careers in government or public service may be nominated for the Harry S. Truman Scholarship by their institution's Truman Faculty Representative. Up to 65 Truman Scholars each receive up to $30,000 for graduate or professional school, plus leadership development activities and special opportunities for internships and employment with the federal government. Applicants must be nominated; self-nominations are not accepted. The Truman Scholarship Foundation is the federal memorial to President Harry S. Truman and selects students with demonstrated leadership, public service commitment, and potential for graduate study success.

Wisconsin residents in their second year or above of dental, medical, psychiatry, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner programs who intend to practice in a Wisconsin Health Shortage Area may apply. Scholarships provide up to $30,000 per academic year for dentists, primary care physicians, and psychiatrists, or up to $25,000 for PAs and NPs, renewable for up to four years. Recipients agree to practice in a designated shortage area for 18 months per year of funding accepted. Apply through the Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB). Awards are based on application postmark date.

NSF Robert Noyce scholarship for BSU undergraduates completing a STEM plus STEM-education double major who commit to four years teaching in a high-need K-12 district after graduation. Scholarships reach up to $26,000 per year for up to two years and can cover tuition, fees, books, room, board, and related costs. Scholars join a professional learning community with PeaceMaker Resources training and post-graduation mentoring during their first two years in the classroom. Contact program faculty and apply through BSU admissions for on-campus study.

High school juniors and seniors may form teams of one to five students to compete in the Modeling the Future Challenge, a math-modeling research project analyzing real-world risks using data analysis and actuarial methods. Registration is free and open to students in formal, informal, or homeschool groups. Teams submit a qualifying report and may advance through semifinals to finals. The top four teams receive tuition scholarships paid to U.S. colleges, with the highest award up to $25,000 divided among team members. Conduct an actuarial research project with recommendations for a company, organization, or government agency. Teams advancing beyond the first phase receive mentorship from actuarial professionals.

NCAA graduating senior student-athletes with a 3.50 or higher GPA who competed at the varsity level and plan full-time accredited graduate study may be nominated. Two recipients are selected each year, one male and one female. Each receives $24,000 per year, renewable for a second year of graduate study. Nomination is required from the institution's Faculty Athletics Representative. The Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship recognizes outstanding academic achievement and potential for success in graduate study.

The Noyce Scholarship for STEM Teachers at the University of Lynchburg supports undergraduates majoring in biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, or mathematics who are preparing to teach in secondary schools. Scholars receive $10,000 to $20,000 during junior and senior years, plus mentorship and workshops on teaching diverse learners and students with disabilities. Applicants apply during sophomore year with an online application, personal statement, and one recommendation. Recipients commit to teaching in high-need Virginia schools for four years after graduation. The program is funded by the National Science Foundation and supplements other Lynchburg financial aid.

The Genuardi Family Foundation Scholarship at Saint Joseph's University supports rising juniors pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Food Marketing through the Academy of Food Marketing. Three two-year scholarships are awarded annually; each $20,000 award is applied over the recipient's final two undergraduate years. Applicants submit a separate application by April 6. Recipients retain eligibility for the second year by maintaining a 3.0 GPA or better and remaining a Food Marketing major. The foundation has partnered with the Academy since 2004 to fund outstanding food marketing students.

The Robert Noyce Scholarship at Catawba College supports upperclassmen pursuing a STEM major and teacher licensure through the Noyce Scholars project funded by the National Science Foundation. Eighteen scholars receive eighteen-thousand-dollar scholarships in their junior and senior years while completing rigorous coursework in biology, chemistry, environmental science, or mathematics plus teacher preparation and mentored experiences in Rowan-Salisbury Schools. Scholars engage in cohort retreats, mentoring with effective local teachers, and collegial support networks. After graduation, recipients must work four years in a high-needs school district and receive continued mentoring plus funds for STEM conference attendance and classroom supplies.

The Castagna Architectural Scholarship provides multiple fifteen thousand dollar awards to Cal Poly undergraduates or architectural graduate students in architecture or architectural engineering who have completed their first full year in the major in good standing. Preference goes to applicants with low income as determined by the FAFSA, a faculty recommendation attesting to commitment and potential, and a personal statement on background, goals, and how the scholarship will support their career. Apply through the Cal Poly Scholarship application in the My Cal Poly Portal when it opens in early March.

Last-dollar bachelor's degree scholarship for CIAT students with demonstrated financial need in the final two years of a bachelor's program. The award provides up to $15,000 applied evenly across the last two semesters to bridge funding gaps after military education benefits or loans are exhausted. Applicants must show proof of exhausted benefits or loans and document a funding gap during a financial consultation, then submit a 500-word essay via CIAT's scholarship form. Concurrent receipt with Chapter 30, 31, 33, or 35 GI Bill benefits or active-duty tuition assistance is not allowed.