Scholarships/Grants

Link to Apply
Deadline: May 29, 2026
$6,000 - 20 Awards

Future Foreign Language Arts Teacher Scholarship Program provides high school seniors and undergraduate recipients with an award of $1,500 per academic year. Scholarships may be renewed up to three times following the initial award, for a cumulative total of $6,000 per recipient.

Eligibility Criteria
An applicant must:

• Be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents attending secondary schools in the United States or a U.S. territory.
• Either be anticipating completion of a high school diploma at the time of application and have been accepted and are planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution, leading to credentialing as a language educator. 
• Have taken at least two years of the same language in high school, or present documentation of proficiency results from an ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI), the ACTFL Assessment of Performance Toward Proficiency (AAPPL), or any comparable assessment.
• Have maintained a 3.0 or higher GPA overall (on a 4.0 scale).

Link to Apply
Deadline: May 30, 2026
$1,500 - 20 Awards

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be enrolled with their respective Tribe, either federally recognized or non-federally recognized Native Nation, from the continental US or Alaska.
• Have a minimum 2.5 out of 4.0 GPA.

Link to Apply
Deadline: May 31, 2026
$5,000 – 3 Awards 

The Veilant STEM Scholarship supports undergraduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.

All applications must be submitted by midnight on May 31, 2026. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

Who Can Apply:

• Eligibility:
  Open to high school seniors entering college in a STEM field and current undergraduate students pursuing a STEM degree.
• U.S. Citizenship:
  Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities, including U.S.-based programs at international satellite campuses.

Link to Apply
Deadline: May 31, 2026
$3,000 (650 Awards)

The American Indian College Fund (the College Fund) provides scholarships to graduating American Indian and Alaska Native high school students that plan to pursue certificate or undergraduate programs at a Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU) or an accredited non-profit college or university in the U.S.

Basic Eligibility: Be an enrolled member of a federally or state-recognized tribe, or a descendent of an enrolled member; Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00; and Be a high school senior in their last semester. Full-time enrollment at an accredited, nonprofit institution of higher learning.

Link to Apply
Deadline: June 1, 2026

The Minnesota Chapter of Women in Public Finance (MnWPF) has opened the application period for the scholarships it offers to women attending their undergraduate in the fall of 2026.
 
These scholarships are awarded to those who, as a woman, display strong academic performance and leadership skills, commitment to community, and a passion for entering the field of public/municipal finance or other financial services sectors (interest in pursuing a public/municipal finance related career, which may include the fields of accounting, finance, banking, government, non-profit, or law;. While MnWPF typically awards at least $5,000 to deserving students each year, the total amount allocated for 2026 and the amount of individual awards may vary.

Link to Apply
Deadline: June 1, 2026
100 Awards

The Minuteman Campaign is a U.S. Army Cadet Command initiative to offer Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD) college scholarships to candidates that self-select for service in a Reserve component. 
 
The GRFD college scholarship provides full tuition and fees or room and board ($12,000 per year) for up to four years at a public or private school who hosts an Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program. This program provides well-trained officers to the Reserve Components and improves the total Army force. 
If you are a high school senior interested in receiving an Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) scholarship for college and commissioning into the Army Reserve, the GRFD Minuteman Scholarship provides you an excellent opportunity.

Link to Apply
Deadline: June 4, 2026
$500
One scholarship will be awarded to a Foley High School student!

The Hillman Sportsman's Club is dedicated to the preservation of our natural resources and the promotion of responsible outdoor traditions. In one paragraph, explain how your personal values, community involvement, or future career goals align with our mission of conservation and sportsmanship. Why are you the most deserving candidate to represent the values of the Hillman Sportsman's Club through this scholarship?

Additional Scholarship criteria:
The following criteria are preferred but not required. Applicants meeting these descriptions may receive priority consideration during the selection process:

• Field of Study: Preference may be given to students pursuing a degree or certification in fields that align with the club's mission, such as:
• Natural Resources & Conservation: Biology, Wildlife Management, Forestry, or Environmental Science.
• Public Safety & Law Enforcement: Criminal Justice or Conservation Officer/Warden training.
• Agriculture & Rural Leadership: Agricultural Sciences or Ag-Business.

Club Connection: Preference may be given to applicants who are current members, or children/grandchildren of a current Hillman Sportsman’s Club member in good standing.Community Involvement: Priority may be awarded to students who demonstrate active participation in outdoor-related community service, such as youth mentor programs, habitat restoration, or local conservation projects.Outdoor Heritage: Applicants who hold a current Minnesota hunting or fishing license and can demonstrate a commitment to preserving these traditions are strongly encouraged to apply.

Link to Apply
Deadline: June 8, 2026
$1,500 - 38 Awards

The world’s largest environmental youth program for the creative arts. 
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

Eligibility Criteria
An applicant must:

• Be between the ages of 11-18.
• Share how the ocean has shaped your personal story through art, writing, performance, film, or multimedia.

Link to Apply
Deadline: August 1, 2026

Windows on Williams is a selective, fully-funded program open to high school students in the U.S. who will be seniors in the fall of 2026. Preference is given to high-achieving students who couldn’t otherwise afford to visit Williams.

WOW participants stay in dorms with current students, attend classes, meet with professors and learn about our admission process and extraordinary All-Grant Financial Aid program. Williams will pay for and arrange transportation to campus and cover all additional expenses including meals and overnight hosting in a dorm.

Apply by August 1st and receive your decision by August 31st.

Link to Apply
Deadline: December 31, 2026

Awarded to a graduating U.S. high school senior who has been accepted to and will be enrolled in an aviation degree core program at the student’s chosen college/university.   General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) offers the Edward W. Stimpson Aviation Excellence Award annually as part of its commitment to advancing careers in general aviation.

Eligibility Criteria
An applicant must:

• Be a current student at a U.S. high school, graduating in the Spring of 2026
• Be accepted to and enrolling in an institution for an aviation-related degree program (e.g., flight training, aviation management, aerospace engineering, aviation maintenance); and
• Have a 3.0 or better grade point average (on a 4.0 scale).