Scholarships for K-12 students

The NSHSS Healthcare Heroes scholarship offers awards to NSHSS members planning to pursue careers in healthcare fields.

Amount

Three (3) $1,000 awards

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — USA

This scholarship provides financial support to NSHSS members who are high school students graduating in specific years and pursuing dance in performing arts.

Amount

Two (2) $2,000 awards

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — USA (NSHSS Members)

This scholarship awards high school members pursuing film and media production.

Amount

Two (2) $2,000 awards

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — USA

This scholarship provides financial support for NSHSS members pursuing studies in theater arts.

Amount

Two (2) $2,000 awards

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — NSHSS members

This scholarship offers awards for high school members with an interest in music.

Amount

Two (2) $2,000 awards

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — NSHSS members

$4,000–$30,000 college scholarships for US citizen high school seniors. Deadline November 12, 2026.

Amount

$4,000–$30,000 total

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

National

$500 and $40,000 scholarship drawings for Class of 2027 students who complete college planning steps. Ends November 30, 2026.

Amount

$500 or $40,000 (drawings)

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

National

The Hagan Scholarship is awarded to high-achieving, goal-driven students with financial need to attend eligible four-year colleges or universities.

Amount

Varies

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — USA (high schools)

This scholarship provides financial assistance to high school students to attend recognized pre-college or summer intensive arts education programs.

Amount

Up to $3,000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — USA

This scholarship supports Oregon high school seniors whose lives have been affected by addiction, recognizing their resilience, community involvement, and educational goals.

Amount

Multiple awards, including one $10,000 award

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Oregon — High School Seniors

This scholarship honors graduating female high school seniors in Colorado who have competed in CHSAA-sanctioned sports and contributed to their school or community.

Amount

$2,000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Colorado Only

This scholarship provides a full tuition award for high school students to attend Docera's virtual Medical Intensive program.

Amount

$1,499 program scholarship

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — NSHSS members in grades 9-12

Scholarships for high school seniors whose parent or grandparent is an Elks member. Deadline February 1, 2027 (noon Pacific).

Amount

Amount to be confirmed

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

National

The Rosenthal-Levy Scholars program provides scholarships for students seeking admission or already enrolled at the University of Florida or The University of Texas.

Amount

Varies

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — for University of Florida or University of Texas admission/enrollment

The Foundation for Edmonds School District offers merit and need-based scholarships for students graduating from high schools within the Edmonds School District.

Amount

Not specified

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Washington — Edmonds School District

This scholarship provides funds for high school seniors from specific Salem schools planning to attend higher education.

Amount

$2,000.00

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Oregon — Salem: McKay, North Salem, or South Salem High Schools

For students in electronics, electronic communications or related software development.

Amount

Varies

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

National

Institutional scholarships for organizations teaching woodworking to disadvantaged communities.

Amount

Course scholarships

Eligibility

Schools, Nonprofits, Education organizations

Coverage

National

This scholarship offers financial awards to high school students with an interest in STEM fields.

Amount

Two (2) $1,000 awards

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — USA

The NSHSS Visual Arts Scholarship recognizes high school members for their artistic talent in photography, painting, drawing, mixed media, or digital art.

Amount

Two (2) $2,000 awards for photography, two (2) $2,000 awards for painting/drawing/mixed media/digital art.

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — USA (for NSHSS members)

This scholarship supports high-achieving high school seniors with financial need to attend and graduate from top four-year colleges and universities.

Amount

Up to $55,000 per year

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — USA and US territories/military bases

Scholarships of $1,000–$60,000 for high school seniors and BK employees or families.

Amount

$1,000–$60,000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

National

This scholarship supports high school seniors and undergraduate students from immigrant families who are pursuing their education and ambitions.

Amount

$2,500

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — USA

This scholarship provides financial awards to high school juniors and seniors who are DECA members and plan to pursue a business-related college major.

Amount

Three (3) $1,000 awards

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — USA and International

This scholarship supports graduating seniors from John F. Kennedy High School in La Palma, California, who plan to attend a post-secondary institution full-time.

Amount

$2,000 each

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

California — John F. Kennedy High School, La Palma

Scholarships for Butler County, Ohio graduating seniors via one universal application. Opens December 1, 2026.

Amount

Varies

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Ohio

This scholarship program recognizes high school seniors with outstanding creative writing skills who plan to pursue higher education.

Amount

$10,000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — USA

The LOC Scholarship is a comprehensive private scholarship for high school students, covering the full cost of four years of undergraduate study.

Amount

Full cost of four years of undergraduate study

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Specific partner high schools only

This scholarship offers a one-time monetary award to high school seniors pursuing a college degree in a cyber-related field.

Amount

$5000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Alabama — Madison county or adjacent counties (including adjacent TN counties)

This scholarship recognizes high school seniors in Mississippi for demonstrating character, leadership, and ethical values.

Amount

$2,000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Mississippi Only

This scholarship honors Tom Sayrs, an engineering enthusiast and Science Olympiad volunteer, by supporting students pursuing higher education in science or engineering.

Amount

$1000-$3000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Indiana — Bartholomew County Residents

This annual scholarship program provides financial awards to students graduating from high schools within the New Haven Unified School District.

Amount

Varies — see provider

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

California — New Haven Unified School District

One application for every SME scholarship you qualify for in manufacturing-related fields.

Amount

Varies

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

National

This scholarship offers multiple awards based on the 2027 Summit theme, encouraging creative responses to how the theme impacts the applicant's worldview and equity/justice perspectives.

Amount

$3,000 or $5,000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — USA

The Wellesley Scholarship Foundation offers merit-based scholarships to high school seniors who are residents of Wellesley.

Amount

Varies — see provider

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Massachusetts — Wellesley residents

This scholarship supports students entering their first year of high school who demonstrate academic merit, Italian heritage, and financial need.

Amount

Varies — see provider

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — USA (with Italian heritage requirement)

This scholarship inspires Madison County high school students to research and share stories of veterans, fostering understanding and academic excellence.

Amount

$2,000–$5,000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Madison County high schools only (state not confirmed on page)

This scholarship provides financial support for elementary school students in Illinois to explore or expand talent development opportunities.

Amount

$500

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Illinois Only — Grades 1-5

This scholarship provides financial support for middle school students to explore, expand, or experience an opportunity for talent development in Illinois.

Amount

$500

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Illinois Only

This scholarship provides financial support for high school students in Illinois to explore, expand, or experience talent development opportunities.

Amount

$1,000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Illinois Only

The Truman Heartland Community Foundation offers a General Application that matches students to over 50 scholarship funds based on their background, school, and goals.

Amount

multiple awards

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Missouri — Eastern Jackson County area

The Community Foundation administers over fifty scholarship funds for area students pursuing higher education.

Amount

Varies by individual scholarship fund

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Virginia — Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, Caroline County, and City of Fredericksburg

The Lancaster County Community Foundation awards scholarships to students in Lancaster County pursuing vocational, technical, two-year, or four-year degrees.

Amount

$400 to $10,000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Pennsylvania — Lancaster County

The Wellesley Scholarship Foundation offers need-based scholarships to support the college educations of students from the Wellesley community.

Amount

Varies — see provider

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Wellesley High School graduates or Wellesley residents

The Wassmuth Center for Human Rights offers scholarships to Idaho high school seniors who have taken meaningful action to create positive change in their communities.

Amount

Varies (cash scholarships)

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Idaho Only

This scholarship provides awards to graduating high school seniors who are relatives of alumnae of Margaret Hall, an all-girl's school in Versailles, KY.

Amount

Varies — see provider

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Kentucky — Relatives of Margaret Hall Alumnae

This scholarship program provides financial assistance to eligible students pursuing higher education.

Amount

$500 - $1500

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — Children of Army War College Foundation Lifetime members or Distance Education graduates

Blue Grass Community Foundation offers more than 50 scholarships to support students pursuing educational opportunities beyond high school.

Amount

Varies

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Kentucky

The Community Foundation of Lorain County offers a wide variety of scholarships through a Universal Application process to support students pursuing higher education.

Amount

Multiple awards

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Ohio — Lorain County residents or high school attendees

The North Carolina Community Foundation offers a variety of scholarships primarily for higher education, accessible through a universal application.

Amount

Minimum $1,000, varies

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

North Carolina and other states (residency varies by specific scholarship)

The Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation administers scholarships annually to seniors within the Hamilton Southeastern Schools district.

Amount

$500 – $20,000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Indiana — Hamilton Southeastern Schools District

The Education Foundation oversees and manages scholarships for seniors from St. Vrain Valley Schools to support their secondary education.

Amount

Various; total over $400,000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Colorado — St. Vrain Valley Schools

The JMBD HBCU Legacy Scholarship supports graduating high school seniors heading to Historically Black Colleges and Universities who have experienced the loss or absence of a father.

Amount

$1,000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — USA (high schools)

The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley offers scholarships to high school and other students for educational opportunities.

Amount

Varies — see provider

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

New York — Hudson Valley

This scholarship supports students pursuing a Business, Education, or STEM degree at an eligible Tennessee college or university, with exceptions for WKU and UAH.

Amount

Up to $30,000 per academic year

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Tennessee — Middle Tennessee Counties

More than $1.2M in scholarships for restaurant, foodservice and hospitality studies.

Amount

$1.2M+ awarded annually

Eligibility

Students, Teachers

Coverage

National

One application for 100+ scholarships for Brainerd High School (MN) seniors. Opens December 15, 2026.

Amount

Over 100 scholarships; amounts vary

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Minnesota

This scholarship provides merit-based funding for high school students interested in business research to attend the Hinksey Business Research Scholars Program.

Amount

$500–$1,000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — USA

This scholarship supports Hispanic/Latinx high school seniors from NY/NJ/CT pursuing undergraduate education at a four-year college or university in the US.

Amount

$2,000+

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

NY, NJ, CT High School Seniors

This scholarship primarily supports students from specific Connecticut towns with financial need to pursue higher education or vocational training.

Amount

up to $5,000 for Robert T. Kenney Community Service Award for freshman year

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Connecticut — specific 64 towns served by American Savings Foundation

This scholarship awards $500 to deserving high school seniors who demonstrate academic excellence and community involvement.

Amount

$500

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — USA (for attending school)

The Darke County Foundation offers scholarships to high school seniors from Darke County for pursuing 4-year, 2-year, or vocational degrees.

Amount

Varies — see provider

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Ohio — Darke County

This scholarship supports a female scholar-athlete from North Salem High School in Salem, Oregon, planning to attend an accredited college or university.

Amount

$4,006.17

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Oregon — North Salem High School

This scholarship supports high school seniors and undergraduate students in Massachusetts who demonstrate financial need and academic achievement.

Amount

$15,000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Massachusetts Residents/Students

The Omega Community Enrichment Foundation offers scholarship awards to K-12 students in Franklin County, Ohio.

Amount

$500-$1,000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Missouri — Eastern Jackson County area

This scholarship supports Franklin County high school seniors pursuing accredited postsecondary education.

Amount

$1,000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Madison County high schools only (state not confirmed on page)

Free Early-Bird CareerTech VISION registration for first-time attendees.

Amount

Registration valued at $595

Eligibility

Teachers, Individual educators, Administrators

Coverage

National

Up to $2,000 for PDK members to take an educational trip of their choice.

Amount

Up to $2,000 (practising educators)

Eligibility

Teachers, Administrators, Individual educators

Coverage

Available to PDK members only.

Scholarships that cover NSTA conference registration for educators with limited funding.

Amount

Conference registration fee

Eligibility

Teachers, Administrators, Individual educators

Coverage

National

Annual college and postsecondary scholarships for SkillsUSA members.

Amount

Varies

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

National

Tuition scholarships worth $7,500–$15,000 for the AOS Diesel Mechanics program.

Amount

$7,500–$15,000 tuition value

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

National

Up to four half-scholarships at Lincoln Technical Institute / Lincoln College of Technology.

Amount

Half tuition

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

National

Up to four $5,000 scholarships for WyoTech diesel, automotive or collision programs.

Amount

$5,000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

National

This scholarship supports outstanding students in the metropolitan Memphis area who are civically engaged.

Amount

Varies — see provider

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Tennessee — Metropolitan Memphis Area

Scholarships for high school seniors entering technical and career-ready pathways.

Amount

Varies

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

National

$500–$4,000 to offset the cost of woodworking studies.

Amount

$500–$4,000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

National

This scholarship awards high school or undergraduate NSHSS members for their interest in cybersecurity.

Amount

One (1) $1,500 award

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — USA (for NSHSS members)

This scholarship aims to assist high-achieving scholars who have never before won a scholarship by providing guidance through the application process and offering financial awards.

Amount

Ten (10) $500 awards

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — USA

This scholarship awards one NSHSS member pursuing Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Amount

One (1) $1,500 award

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — NSHSS Members

Fully paid 3-week flight training experience for high school students aged 16–18.

Amount

Fully paid 3-week program

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

National

Tuition up to $20,000 for new UNOH automotive/diesel or automotive management students.

Amount

Up to $20,000 tuition

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

National