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3PL Scholarship- The Extensive Supply Chain Scholarship is intended to give aspiring logistics and supply chain professionals financial support during their educational journey. It also inspires innovative ideas for the supply chain and warehousing industry. Read the requirements below to see if you qualify to earn a $2500 scholarship for the 2025 Spring—deadline December 1, 2024.

 

https://www.extensiv.com/supply-chain-scholarship

   

American Savings Foundation- American Savings Foundation Scholarships are awarded primarily based on financial need and the potential impact of a scholarship award. Consideration is also given to academic record, community involvement, and other indications of a strong desire to achieve goals through education. Awards are renewable for up to 5 academic years. Application opens January 1, 2025- closes March 31, 2025.

https://www.asfdn.org/scholarships

 

American Heart Challenge- Must be a current high school junior or senior, demonstrate leadership skills at your school’s American Heart Challenge program, have a passion for impacting the health of your community, and have a letter of support from your American Heart Challenge school advisor/teacher. Deadline May 31, 2025.

https://www2.heart.org/site/SPageServer/?pagename=khc_resources_scholarships

 

AQHF Scholarship Program-Applicants will complete a single application to determine your eligibility for available scholarship funding. Eligibility of applicants is based on the individual criteria and requirements provided for each scholarship offered. Recipients are selected based on academic achievement, financial need, and Quarter Horse involvement, as well as an applicant’s outstanding leadership and communication skills. The grading scale for the selection of each scholarship will vary depending on the criteria established by that scholarship's donor. Submitted materials must include a completed application form with financial information, a resume, three reference letters or appraisal forms, and a transcript. Students applying for a state or regional scholarship will also need to provide proof of membership in their state affiliate. Applications for 2025 will open on October 15, 2024, and close on January 15, 2025.

 

https://aqhfoundation.smapply.io/prog/aqhf_scholarship_program/

 

Big Future Scholarship-Scholarships for $500 and $40,000 are awarded monthly until February of your senior year. Completing any step enters you in the drawings on the first day of every month. Drawings occur on the first day of every month. ​Class of 2026 Deadline to Complete this Step: Friday, October 31, 2025.

 

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships/scholarship-details/strengthen-your-college-list

 

BigY- 2025 Big Y Application Live November 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025.

 

https://www.bigy.com/Community/Scholarships

 

Burger King Foundation- Scholarships range from $1,000 to $60,000 and are intended to offset the cost of attending college or post-secondary vocational/technical school. Recipients are selected through an application process that takes into consideration their grade point average (GPA), work experience, extracurricular activities, community service, and financial need. In 2024 alone, the Foundation awarded over $4.5 million in scholarships to nearly 4,200 students.

https://burgerking.scholarsapply.org/?utm_source=commercial&utm_medium=commercial&utm_campaign=commercial1&_gl=1

 

Celtic Scholars Scholarship- To be eligible for the $1,500 Celtic Scholars Scholarship, applicants must: be a resident of Connecticut; be of Irish descent; be 17-22 years of age (high school senior or college undergraduate); have availability to attend the Parade Mass; and have availability to participate in the Greater Hartford St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The completed application, two essays that address the questions (see application), and two completed recommendation forms must be postmarked or e-mailed to the scholarship provider. Deadline January 4, 2025. The award recipients will be chosen and notified by the end of January.

 

https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/celtic-scholars-scholarship#

 

CHESLA Scholarship- To apply for this scholarship, an applicant must: Be a resident of the State of Connecticut. Be an undergraduate student enrolled at least half-time for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. Be enrolled and attending an eligible Connecticut state or non-profit, degree-granting institution of higher education in the 2025-2026 academic year. Be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant per the student’s most recent FAFSA submission in 2025-2026. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). Application opens on March 1, 2025.

https://chesla.org/undergraduate-scholarship/

 

Charter Oak Scholarship Program- Applications will be available January 2025

 

https://charteroak.org/community-giving/scholarship-program/

 

 

Connecticut Children’s Foundation Isidore Wise Scholarship-Through a competitive application process, multiple scholarships of $10,000 each will be awarded to eligible high school students who will be completing their senior year in 2025 and attending an accredited post-secondary undergraduate institution in the fall. Only students who are past or present patients of Connecticut Children’s may apply. The 2025 application will be available in November 2024. Application deadline: March 7, 2025, at 4:00 PM (EST).

 

https://www.connecticutchildrensfoundation.org/patients-families/isidore-wise-scholarship

 

Connecticut JCI Senate- The Connecticut JCI Senate awards two $500 scholarships to CT high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary college or university and submits both to the U.S. JCI Senate Foundation for consideration for the $1,500 awards. The Connecticut JCI Senate awards one $500 scholarship to CT high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited vocational or industrial school and submit to the U.S. JCI Senate Foundation for consideration for the $1,000 award.

 

https://www.ctjcisenate.org/ctjcisenate-scholarship_info.htm

 

Community Impact Scholarship- Demonstrate active involvement in community service, exhibit strong leadership qualities, have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher, and be an undergraduate student at an accredited college or university. We are not accepting applications from incoming or current graduate students at this time, be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, and be at least 18 years of age when you submit your application. Deadline for Scholarship February 12, 2025. Award Amount $2,500.

 

https://www.dfwinjurylawyer.com/scholarship

 

 

GE-Reagan Foundation scholarship program- Earn a college scholarship and become part of Reagan Education’s network of exceptional students and young professionals who share a common desire to lead, serve, and have a positive impact on their communities. The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program offers college scholarships of up to $40,000 for high school seniors nationwide who showcase leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. It is easy to apply and will change students’ lives. January 3, 2025, 11:59 a.m. PST: Application Closes.
 
 

Hagan Scholarship- Must attend a public, private, charter, magnet, or STEM high school located in the United States, be fluent in the English language, must be in the high school graduating class, must have achieved a 3.50 Cumulative Grade Point Average, must enroll in an eligible four-year or higher College or University the first fall semester following high school graduation. The Hagan Scholarship cannot be used to attend a community college, junior college, or online institution, must maintain a four-year or less graduation schedule in college, or complete the equivalent of a four-year degree if in a professional program, must work 240 hours from January 1, 2025, until September 1, 2025.  Work must be regularly scheduled employment performed under supervision for compensation. Employment can be full-time part-time, or a combination of the two. Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2023 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000. “Household Income” is defined as the total income received by all members of a household living under the same roof. Applicants selected as Finalists must provide the first two pages of their FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) showing their Student Aid Index (SAI), must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible, and must not have a felony conviction. Deadline is December 1, 2024.

 

https://haganscholarships.org/application/

Justin Wisniewski Firefighters Scholarship- will be an education scholarship to benefit firefighters' families. The Fund will support at least two $500 firefighter scholarships. To be eligible to apply for the Scholarship you must be either:  a Firefighter, or the spouse, child, sibling, or grandchild of a firefighter. Scholarship A will be awarded to an eligible applicant from the Southington Fire Department.  Scholarship B will be awarded to an eligible applicant from any Fire Department in Connecticut. The basis of the scholarship is defined by volunteerism. Because of the nature of Justin's life, everything was volunteering, whether it was for the Fire Department, the Lions Club, the Boy Scouts, the Church, or helping his friends and family. This is a rare trait and needs to be acknowledged. Must be postmarked by March 15, 2025.
 
 

Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship- The Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is a highly selective scholarship for the nation’s top community college students seeking to complete their bachelor’s degrees at four-year colleges or universities. Application closes January 9, 2025.

 
Milton Fisher Scholarship- This scholarship is not a traditional scholarship focused on rewarding academic achievement and financial need. Its specific goal is to reward and encourage innovative and creative problem solving. The scholarship aims to honor students who excel as creative problem-solvers and to help make their higher education goals more accessible. Application deadline May 15, 2025.
 
 

McDonald’s Hacer National Scholarship -Requirements high school senior, a legal U.S. resident, are younger than 21 years old, carry a minimum 2.8 GPA,  are eligible to attend a two- or four-year college or University with a full-time course of study, you’ll disclose other scholarship programs that you’ve applied for, you’ll enroll and attend an accredited institution in the academic year after your selection (verification needed, as scholarship funds are paid directly to the schools), and you have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage—deadline February 6, 2025.

https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/community/hacer.html

 

 

 

Princeton Prize in Race Relations (PPRR) -  recipients receive an award of $1,000 and are invited to participate in a Symposium on Race. During the symposium, recipients will have the opportunity to meet and learn from other Princeton Prize recipients from across the country and to speak with others engaged in racial justice work and scholarship. Prize recipients and Certificate of Accomplishment recipients are also recognized at ceremonies in their home regions by local Princeton alumni. Applications run from mid-November until the due date January 31, 2025. 

 
The Federated Garden Clubs of CT INC.-Eligible students must be entering their junior or senior year or be graduate students in any certified college or university, be legal residents of Connecticut (have a Connecticut Drivers License and/or be registered to vote here) and be majoring in one of the following fields:  Agronomy, Botany, City Planning, Conservation, Environmental Studies, Floriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Land Management, Landscape Design, Plant Pathology, or allied subject.  They must have a grade point average of at least 3.0 and demonstrate financial need. PhD candidates are not eligible. The deadline for applying for this scholarship is July 1st each year. 
 
 
The Material Handling Education Foundation-Undergraduate students pursuing a material handling, logistics, or supply chain career enrolled full-time at a qualified college or university in a target program (see list above). Undergraduate students may be classified as freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors for the Fall 2025 term to be eligible. Enrolled at any non-profit college or university in the United States accredited by the Council for Higher Education. All applicants must be full-time students with a “B” grade point average or above in their major. Applicants must be enrolled in school for the entire academic year (Fall 2025 and Spring 2026) without interruption barring illness, emergency, or military service. Scholarship awards cannot be used for study abroad programs/semesters or summer school. The deadline is January 31, 2025.

 

https://www.mhi.org/mhefi/scholarship

 

The Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program- The Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program awards more than $200,000 in assistance every year to college-bound students around the globe. Scholarships are awarded based solely on 550-word essays expressing applicants’ academic and professional goals and how their personal experiences will help them to accomplish those goals. Deadline January 15th. 

 

https://www.mensafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/

 

The "No Sweat Scholarship- The Cirkled In Scholarship is broken down into two steps. First, create an account. Second, access your Cirkled In portfolio to start collecting points. The No Sweat Scholarship is based on a point system. The more points you earn, the better your chance of being selected. Earn points by completing your portfolio and inviting your friends and teachers. Deadline December 31, 2024.

 

https://www.cirkledin.com/scholarships/

 

 

Sallie Mae CT Scholarship- Connecticut scholarships are financial aid for college created specifically for students living in Connecticut or looking to go to school in Connecticut. Connecticut scholarships ($2,000) can help students attain higher education opportunities that otherwise may be out of reach due to financial reasons. All scholarships are free money for college that you don’t have to pay back. Deadline October 31, 2024.

 

https://www.salliemae.com/scholarships/states/connecticut/

 

 

Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship- The Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship is available to high school seniors. To be considered, you must submit an essay detailing your volunteer efforts to help animals in need, and how that involvement has changed your life or shaped your perceptions of the importance of animal welfare. Deadline 2/24/2025 Award Amount: $200-$1,500.

 

https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/scholarships-for-high-school-seniors

 

Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarship- The Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors who show academic promise. You must live near a Simon mall (Locations near Auburn, MA, Burlington, MA)or in a surrounding community, be a legal U.S. resident, and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Deadline 2/14/2025 Award Amount Varies

 

https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/scholarships/118497-shari-simon-greenberg-community-scholarship

 

 

The American Rocketry Challenge - The American Rocketry Challenge is the world’s largest rocket contest with 5,000 students nationwide competing each year. The contest allows middle and high school students to design, build, and launch model rockets and hands-on experience solving engineering problems. Open between June 1st-Due April 6, 2025.

 

https://rocketcontest.org/how-to-compete/

 

 

The Federated Garden Clubs of CT, Inc.- Eligible students must be entering their junior or senior year or be graduate students in any certified college or university, be legal residents of Connecticut (have a Connecticut Drivers License and/or be registered to vote here) and be majoring in one of the following fields:  Agronomy, Botany, City Planning, Conservation, Environmental Studies, Floriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Land Management, Landscape Design, Plant Pathology, or allied subject.  They must have a grade point average of at least 3.0 and demonstrate financial need. PhD candidates are not eligible. Deadline July 1st each year.
 

 

The Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation & Creativity- This scholarship is not a traditional scholarship focused on rewarding academic achievement and financial need. Its specific goal is to reward and encourage innovative and creative problem-solving. The scholarship aims to honor students who excel as creative problem-solvers and to help make their higher education goals more accessible. May 15th deadline. The awarded amount consists of 5-8 awards up to $20,000.

 

https://mfscholarship.org/application.html

 

 

The Peck Law Group $1000 Elder Abuse and Neglect Scholarship with Social Media Challenge-  Videos are a terrific way to display information about elder abuse and neglect as they are interesting, easy to watch, and easily shareable. At the Peck Law Group, we are constantly moving towards the goal of eliminating elder neglect and abuse in California and throughout the United States. Your submitted elder abuse video and article may inform thousands of Americans of the signs and symptoms of abuse and can land you a $1000 scholarship if we choose your video!
 
 
 
UCONN Scholarships- Day of Pride Scholarships are awarded to outstanding Connecticut secondary school seniors from underserved backgrounds who have proven ability for success as demonstrated through UConn's holistic application review. In addition to a commitment to diversity and multiculturalism, demonstrated leadership, and contributions to their communities, applicants should have demonstrated financial need. The Nutmeg Scholarship honors the exceptional accomplishments of Connecticut secondary school seniors. Applicants should demonstrate exceptional academic ability, have performed notable service to school and community, and possess the qualities of a good citizen and leader. Connecticut students who rank number one or two in their graduating class will be considered for the Presidential Scholars Award, valued at tuition for the year of entry. Information regarding the Presidential Scholars Award is mailed in February to Connecticut school counselors.
 
 
Washington Crossing Foundation National Scholarship-The Washington Crossing Foundation National Scholarship is available to high school seniors who are pursuing careers of service to the United States in local, state, or federal government. To be considered, you must submit a 300-word essay stating why you chose a career in government service, including any inspiration derived from the leadership of George Washington in his famous crossing of the Delaware. 30 awards up to $5,000. Deadline January 15, 2025. 
 
 
Please be aware when searching for Scholarships!
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