Applicants need to be the first in their household family to attend post-secondary education at a certified institution, Matriculating freshman or sophomores as of Summer or Fall of 2021. One scholarship will be awarded to a Connecticut resident, the other can be from any other state or the District of Columbia.
Category Archives: scholarships-for-college-sophomores
NAACP James Weldon Johnson Scholarship
The NAACP James Weldon Johnson scholarship was set up by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. to honor its namesake with up to seven awards ranging from $1,500 or $3,000 per student.
TMCF / COVID-19 Emergency Award
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund and varying partners unite to offer the COVID-19 Emergency Award to students attending one of TMCF’s publicly supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) or Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs).
Behind the Wheel Scholarship
This scholarship requires students to discuss the importance of being a responsible driver and detail new tools and techniques that could be used to help educate young drivers and encourage them to be safe while behind the wheel. Visit our website for more information on how to apply.
Scholarship America Dream Award
The Dream Award recipients must have completed at least their first year of their college education, have a significant financial need, and have overcome obstacles through sheer determination. Dream Award Scholars follows their passions in industries such as science, language, social justice, entrepreneurship or public service.
Too Cool to Pay for School Scholarship
High school juniors and seniors, college students, and graduate school students are eligible. You must be currently enrolled in school or planning on enrolling within 24 months. Click to learn more and apply today!
Doris Morris Endowment Scholarship
This award is for U.S. and international undergraduate and graduate students who are residents of Florida. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Click here to learn more and apply today!
USAC Affiliate University Scholarship
Students from other 800 universities worldwide participate on USAC programs. These special awards are considered for students attending an USAC affiliated university. However, you do not need to attend an Affiliate University to participate in a USAC program.
Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest
U.S. residents aged 14 or older who will be attending school in the fall are eligible to participate. Applicants must design a greeting card.
Walmart Associate Scholarship
This award is for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students who have been employed by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. as an associate for at least six consecutive months. The student must have financial need and be able to prove such need via required documentation.