Scholarships for Graduating College Students

U.S. citizens or permanent residents who identify as women and are in the final year of dissertation work for a Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent research doctorate may apply. You must have completed coursework, passed preliminary exams, and received research proposal approval. The fellowship provides $25,000 for one year of full-time dissertation completion. The number of recipients varies. Apply by the posted deadline. Selection weighs scholarly excellence, project quality, and commitment to women and girls through service or research.

Full-time undergraduates at accredited four-year U.S. colleges entering sophomore, junior, or senior year with at least a 3.2 GPA may compete in the annual FSF Case Study Scholarship by developing a discipline-specific fashion industry case study. Up to 160 awards are granted, with standard awards of $10,000 and top finalists receiving up to $25,000. Funds may be applied to tuition, intern housing, study abroad, and other educational expenses. International students with F-1 visas may participate with required CPT documentation. Submit through the FSF application portal.

Florida high school seniors who are U.S. citizens and residents with an unweighted GPA between 2.30 and 3.59 may apply. Students above 3.59 are ineligible. Scholarships range from $3,000 to up to $20,000 per recipient. The number of awards varies based on annual funding. Apply through the Florida Elks HOPE Scholarship application. Selection weighs leadership through school activities, community service, and citizenship, including students who worked to support family during high school. The C. Valentine Bates Memorial HOPE Scholarship Fund is administered by the Florida State Elks Association.

Rhode Island high school seniors who embody Roger Williams's values may apply to the Rhode Island Foundation for the Carter Roger Williams Scholarship. Up to $20,000 per year is offered, renewable up to three additional years with financial need and satisfactory academic standing. Five awards are granted annually. Submit an essay, transcripts, residency proof, and FAFSA documentation by March 2. The Carter family funded the program to broaden college access for Rhode Island students.

High school seniors in their final year with at least a 3.0 GPA who demonstrate leadership, service, and commitment to positive change in their schools and communities may apply for the Coca-Cola Scholars Program. One hundred fifty students are selected each year to receive a $20,000 achievement-based scholarship. Complete the online application with academic transcripts and letters of recommendation. Finalists participate in an interview. Since its inception, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation has provided more than $87 million to thousands of scholars nationwide.

U.S. citizen high school seniors with a minimum SAT score of 1500 on a single test administration (no super-scoring) may apply for one of ten Daniel G. Calugar Foundation Academic Achievement Merit Scholarships. Applicants must plan full-time enrollment at a U.S. college or university. Each award is $15,000 applied toward tuition at the recipient's chosen institution. Funds are paid directly to the college. Email application materials to Scholarship@DanCalugarFoundation.org after applications open September 1. Include career objectives, an essay on U.S. federal debt trends, and your SAT score report. Selected students must provide a college admission letter so funds can be forwarded.

U.S. citizen medical students who resided in Allegheny County at least 12 months before registering and are entering or enrolled in their third or fourth year at a Pennsylvania medical school may apply. One $12,000 scholarship is awarded through the Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical Society. Apply July 1 through September 30. The fund was established by the Allegheny County Medical Society Foundation to assist local students with medical school costs.

Full-time U.S. college juniors and seniors with a minimum 3.4 GPA who are pursuing business or technology careers and plan to enter the workforce directly after graduation may apply for the KMF Professional Excellence Scholarship. The $12,000 award is paid as $3,000 per semester over two years. The program also includes mentoring, group sessions, and performance-based bonuses focused on professional excellence and entrepreneurship. Review the KMF website and submit the application when it opens each spring.

Undergraduate sophomores, juniors, or seniors enrolled in a Colorado college or university, registered for at least 10 credit hours per semester, pursuing civil engineering or a closely related field such as environmental engineering, hydrology, stormwater management, or watershed management may apply. One scholarship of $5,000 is awarded for the academic year. Submit the application with a short essay up to 500 words on personal and career goals and how they align with CASFM's mission. Finalists participate in a selection interview. The recipient is invited to attend the CASFM Conference with registration and lodging included.

Calvin University juniors or seniors admitted to the professional education program with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA who plan to teach Bible, theology, or religion at a Christian school or direct the education ministry of a Reformed Christian church may be considered for the Hoeks Family Scholarship. Awards of $5,000 are available, with the number of recipients varying. Financial need is considered. Submit the general Calvin named-scholarship application between December 1 and January 20 to be automatically matched to eligible awards. The scholarship supports students preparing for ministry-focused education careers.