Deadline in April 2027 Scholarships

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 The board selects one or more students annually; awards may be rescinded if a student does not enroll in an accredited institution.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.

Unigo awards $2,500 to one U.S. student age 14 or older who is enrolled or will enroll in an accredited postsecondary institution. Applicants answer a superhero-themed prompt in 250 words or fewer through Unigo's website. Judges evaluate writing ability, creativity, originality, and overall excellence. Prize funds are sent to the winner's accredited school after enrollment verification.

Citizens awards one $2,500 monthly sweepstakes prize plus a $15,000 grand prize drawing through March 31, 2027 for eligible students and parents covering school expenses. Legal U.S. residents age 18 or older who are high school seniors, undergraduates, graduate students, or parents of such students may enter once per month online with no essay. Entries carry over between monthly drawings, and additional monthly entries increase chances during the promotion period.

Ninth through twelfth grade instrumentalists and vocalists in structured music study who reside in Sarasota or Manatee County, Florida, may apply. Awards are up to $4,000 and may fund music lessons, instruments, camps, or college music tuition for seniors. The number of recipients varies. Submit an application with an audition recording of at least two pieces from different time periods and contrasting styles. Competitive auditions follow application review, and winners perform at a public concert. The program is administered by Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota in partnership with Sarasota Music Club.

Bold.org exclusive award inspired by Craig Lyon and Charles Kirtland for LGBTQIA+ high school seniors or undergraduates with volunteering or community service experience. Two winners receive $500 each ($1,000 total). Requires a 400–600 word essay on being affected by an LGBTQIA+ community member and future activism plans. Virginia students preferred. Apply on Bold.org; deadline Apr 9, 2027; winners announced May 10, 2027.

Graduating high school seniors whose parent has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer, or who lost a parent to colorectal cancer, may apply for the Gloria Borges WunderGlo Foundation Scholarship in Memory of Jim Gainey. Three awards of $4,000 are offered annually. Applicants need a minimum 2.0 GPA and proof of acceptance to a college, university, nursing program, military service education, or trade school. Submit the official fillable PDF application from the foundation website by April 15. Scholarship funds are released upon proof of registration. The award supports students whose lives have been impacted by a parent's colorectal cancer diagnosis.

Individual Iowa artists age 18 or older who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and full-time Iowa residents may apply for one-time professional development funding. Artist groups and collectives are ineligible, as are applicants with certain other active Iowa Arts Council grants. Grants range from $500 to $5,000 with no match required. Funds cover workshops, classes, mentorship, artist residencies, and related direct expenses incurred during the eligible funding period. Applications open on a rolling basis from May 2026 through April 15, 2027, or until funds are expended, for activities in fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027). Decisions typically arrive within eight to twelve weeks of submission. The Iowa Arts Council, within the Iowa Economic Development Authority, administers this program with state and National Endowment for the Arts funding.

Scholarships360 exclusive $1,000 essay scholarship for U.S. students in high school, college, or graduate school studying any form of visual or performing arts. Applicants write about an important piece of art in their life, which may be a song, building, poem, video game, recipe, or their own creation. Selection weighs essay quality, academics, financial need, and Scholarships360 activity. Apply by Apr 15, 2027 on Scholarships360 in honor of World Art Day.