Scholarships for Graduating College Students

U.S. high school seniors in their final year who have not previously entered the competition may submit original STEM research to the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation's oldest pre-college science competition. The top award is $250,000. The top 300 scholars each receive $2,000, and 40 finalists receive at least $25,000. Nearly 2,600 students enter annually. Submit a research report, essays, recommendations, and transcripts following official rules between June 1 and November 5. Regeneron STS identifies and inspires promising young scientists across critical scientific fields.

The Wolff Fellowship Award provides $45,000 to one outstanding College of Letters & Science graduating senior at UW-Madison for a year-long travel, service, or study-abroad experience after graduation. Applicants must be May graduates who attended UW-Madison for their entire undergraduate career, maintain a minimum 3.75 cumulative GPA, and demonstrate academic achievement plus service to the university and broader community. Transfer students are ineligible. Apply through the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub during the October through January application window; an information session is offered each November.

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.

Graduating high school seniors from Colorado or Washington who lived in-state for both junior and senior years, hold a minimum 3.5 weighted GPA and ACT 28+ or SAT 1200+, and demonstrate financial need (AGI $150,000 or less) may apply for the Michael E. McGoldrick Scholars Program. Three recipients each receive $25,000 per year for four years toward tuition, fees, room, board, a laptop, books, and supplies. Apply online September 1 through October 15 with transcripts, test scores, citizenship documentation, and financial records. Top finalists are invited for personal interviews. Scholars are selected for alignment with Michael McGoldrick's values, including a passion for knowledge, human rights, justice, and environmental conservation.

Female-identifying U.S. citizens or permanent residents in their second or third year at an ABA-accredited law school with a minimum 3.5 GPA who plan careers as plaintiff trial lawyers may apply. One $25,000 scholarship and up to two additional $10,000 scholarships are awarded annually to students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to client-centered advocacy. Apply through Scholarship America with a required essay on client service in trial law. The scholarship reflects Milestone's commitment to empowering women leaders in plaintiff litigation.

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.

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.

The Texas Business Hall of Fame Scholar Award at Texas Tech University provides $15,000 to a current junior, senior, or graduate student enrolled at Texas Tech who is highly interested in entrepreneurship and plans to pursue a career in Texas. Applicants must meet additional requirements published on the Texas Business Hall of Fame website and apply through Rawls College by February 15. The award recognizes students with demonstrated entrepreneurial interest and commitment to building a career in the Texas business community. Selection considers merit, leadership, and alignment with the Hall of Fame's mission of honoring Texas business leaders.

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.