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Sault Tribe Higher Education Grant Program

Sault Tribe is a 44,000-strong federally recognized Indian tribe that is an economic, social and cultural force in its community across the eastern Upper Peninsula counties of Chippewa, Luce, Mackinac, Schoolcraft, Alger, Delta and Marquette. The tribe is comprised of housing and tribal centers, casinos, and other enterprises that employ both Natives and non-Natives and fund tribal programs. Sault Tribe works hard to be self-sufficient, good stewards of the land and waters, and helpful to …

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RMHC Las Vegas Scholarship Program

The RMHC of Las Vegas Scholarship Program is designed to provide financial assistance to eligible graduating high school seniors who face limited access to educational and career opportunities. Since 1999, more than $4.5 million in scholarships have been awarded to students in Clark and Nye counties. Scholarships are awarded by Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas, with support from local McDonald’s owner/operators and other community partners.

NYS Memorial Scholarship

NYS Memorial Scholarship is accredited by the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation. The establishment was begun to assist understudies with paying for their instructive programs. The NYS Memorial Scholarship gives monetary guide to children, spouses, and financial dependents of deceased firefighters, volunteer firemen, cops, harmony officials, and emergency medical assistance laborers who have passed as the result of wounds continued in the line of obligation in support of the State of New York.

New York State HESC Tuition Assistance Program

The New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) helps eligible New York residents pay tuition at approved schools in New York State. Depending on the academic year in which you begin study, an annual TAP award can be up to $5,665. Because TAP is a grant, it does not have to be paid back. TAP is also available for students attending a SUNY, CUNY and not-for-profit independent degree-granting college on a part-time basis. To be …

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Momeni Foundation Scholarship

The idea of providing scholarships to students of Iranian descent originated in 1984 by my father, Moji (Mojtaba) Momeni. He says: “In an afternoon of pondering about my life and setting goals, I realized that without the benefit of scholarships I could not have achieved what I was achieving in my life. At that time, I added the establishment of an organization dedicated to advancing education and providing scholarships to students, to my list of …

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Jewish Family and Children’s Services Scholarship

At JFCS, we annually help hundreds of Jewish students achieve these goals by providing them with loans and grants. In order to apply, you must be Jewish and have been a legal and permanent resident of Sonoma, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, or northern Santa Clara counties for at least two years prior to submitting your application. Must be able to demonstrate financial need based on the FAFSA and you/your family’s federal tax return and …

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ISAC Monetary Award Program

MAP grants, which do not need to be repaid, are available to eligible Illinois residents who attend approved Illinois colleges and demonstrate financial need, based on the information provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). You are not required to submit high school grades or test scores when applying for a MAP grant. MAP grants are not limited to traditional college-aged students. If all eligibility requirements are met, adult and non-traditional students …

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First Responders Children’s Foundation General Scholarship

The First Responders Children’s Foundation awards scholarships to children of first responders annually. Awards are based on financial need as well as academic merit and other achievements, such as demonstrated leadership, outstanding performance in the arts or sports, and/or volunteer activities benefiting the community. This scholarship may be renewed annually (for up to a maximum of four years) depending on the availability of funds and the financial need and the academic record of the awardee.

First Responders Children’s Foundation – Victoria Ovis Memorial Scholarship

For the past 20 years, First Responders Children’s Foundation has awarded college scholarships to children of first responders. If you’re the child of a first responder, please submit an application to be considered for one of the First Responders Children’s Foundation scholarships. The First Responders Children’s Foundation – Victoria Ovis Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a child of a law enforcement officer who was killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty.

College Fund of Pinellas County Grant

The College Fund of Pinellas County, Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization run entirely by volunteers. We raise money in order to help financially disadvantaged Pinellas County residents who have excellent scholastic potential, but insufficient funds to obtain a bachelor’s degree and thereby improve themselves, their family’s living standard, and their role in the community.