Nursing Loan-For-Service
$16,000
Purpose
The Nursing Loan-for-Service program exists to boost the number of nurses serving in New Mexico communities identified as having workforce shortages by providing educational loans to students entering nursing programs.
Service Obligation and Loan Forgiveness
Each borrower must commit to practicing as a health professional in a designated shortage area within New Mexico as a condition of receiving a loan. Portions of the loan are forgiven for each year the borrower completes service in an approved shortage area; satisfying the entire service obligation makes the borrower eligible for full (100%) loan forgiveness. Failure to complete the agreed service will...
Purpose
The Nursing Loan-for-Service program exists to boost the number of nurses serving in New Mexico communities identified as having workforce shortages by providing educational loans to students entering nursing programs.
Service Obligation and Loan Forgiveness
Each borrower must commit to practicing as a health professional in a designated shortage area within New Mexico as a condition of receiving a loan. Portions of the loan are forgiven for each year the borrower completes service in an approved shortage area; satisfying the entire service obligation makes the borrower eligible for full (100%) loan forgiveness. Failure to complete the agreed service will...
Edna A. Lauterbach Scholarship
$6,600
Overview
The Edna A. Lauterbach Scholarship is awarded each spring to New York State nurses who are preparing to advance their careers in home and community-based care. The award supports RNs and LPNs holding a current New York State license who plan to expand their skills through education or entrepreneurial efforts that strengthen care for older adults who wish to remain in their homes and communities.
Who is eligible
- Current Registered Nurses (RNs) or Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) licensed in New York State.
- Candidates must be pursuing career growth in home- or community-based care and describe, in an...
Overview
The Edna A. Lauterbach Scholarship is awarded each spring to New York State nurses who are preparing to advance their careers in home and community-based care. The award supports RNs and LPNs holding a current New York State license who plan to expand their skills through education or entrepreneurial efforts that strengthen care for older adults who wish to remain in their homes and communities.
Who is eligible
- Current Registered Nurses (RNs) or Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) licensed in New York State.
- Candidates must be pursuing career growth in home- or community-based care and describe, in an...
CalHOPE Courage Award Scholarship
$2,500
CalHOPE Courage Award Scholarship Program — Summary
The CalHOPE Courage Award Scholarship Program will distribute a total of $75,000 to California high school senior student‑athletes and their school athletic programs. Twenty‑five (25) graduating seniors will each receive a $2,500 college scholarship, and their high school athletic departments will each receive a $500 contribution.
The initiative is administered through CalHOPE and supported by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). The program also carries the endorsement of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF).
Who may apply
- California high school seniors (public, private, or charter) who are expected to graduate in...
CalHOPE Courage Award Scholarship Program — Summary
The CalHOPE Courage Award Scholarship Program will distribute a total of $75,000 to California high school senior student‑athletes and their school athletic programs. Twenty‑five (25) graduating seniors will each receive a $2,500 college scholarship, and their high school athletic departments will each receive a $500 contribution.
The initiative is administered through CalHOPE and supported by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). The program also carries the endorsement of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF).
Who may apply
- California high school seniors (public, private, or charter) who are expected to graduate in...
Public by Default Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
Many documents related to arrests and court proceedings are accessible to the public well before any verdict is reached. While openness in government is vital, public availability of arrest records and law-enforcement files can create serious concerns about privacy, fairness, and long-term consequences for individuals—particularly those later exonerated. Applicants are encouraged to consider the social, professional, and emotional effects of publicly available criminal records and to suggest reforms that strike a fair balance between transparency and protection.
Eligibility
- Open to legal U.S. residents who live in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and who...
Introduction
Many documents related to arrests and court proceedings are accessible to the public well before any verdict is reached. While openness in government is vital, public availability of arrest records and law-enforcement files can create serious concerns about privacy, fairness, and long-term consequences for individuals—particularly those later exonerated. Applicants are encouraged to consider the social, professional, and emotional effects of publicly available criminal records and to suggest reforms that strike a fair balance between transparency and protection.
Eligibility
- Open to legal U.S. residents who live in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and who...
FMC Skaters Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
Established in 1993, the FMC Skaters Scholarship was created to offer financial support to ice-sport athletes and recreational skaters who display exemplary character and performance both on and off the ice. Each year in June, scholarships are awarded to participants from ice hockey, figure skating, and recreational skating disciplines.
Program impact and selection
Since its inception, FMC has distributed more than $495,000 in educational scholarships to upwards of 470 graduating high school students pursuing further education. Recipients are chosen by a review committee that evaluates candidates based on academic achievement, participation in extracurricular and community activities, and their accomplishments...
Introduction
Established in 1993, the FMC Skaters Scholarship was created to offer financial support to ice-sport athletes and recreational skaters who display exemplary character and performance both on and off the ice. Each year in June, scholarships are awarded to participants from ice hockey, figure skating, and recreational skating disciplines.
Program impact and selection
Since its inception, FMC has distributed more than $495,000 in educational scholarships to upwards of 470 graduating high school students pursuing further education. Recipients are chosen by a review committee that evaluates candidates based on academic achievement, participation in extracurricular and community activities, and their accomplishments...
Brooksville Education Foundation Scholarship
$3,500
You may reach the Foundation for clarification by mail at the address shown above, by email at brooksvilleeducationfoundation@gmail.com, or by phone to Michael McMillen at (207) 326-9194. Supporting your continued education is our purpose — we welcome your questions and look forward to assisting you.
Please review the information below before submitting a scholarship application.
Scholarship Application — Overview
The Brooksville Education Foundation (BEF) was founded in 2000 to broaden educational opportunities for residents of Brooksville, Maine. The Foundation accomplishes this mainly by awarding scholarships to students pursuing education beyond high school. If you are a Brooksville resident seeking financial...
You may reach the Foundation for clarification by mail at the address shown above, by email at brooksvilleeducationfoundation@gmail.com, or by phone to Michael McMillen at (207) 326-9194. Supporting your continued education is our purpose — we welcome your questions and look forward to assisting you.
Please review the information below before submitting a scholarship application.
Scholarship Application — Overview
The Brooksville Education Foundation (BEF) was founded in 2000 to broaden educational opportunities for residents of Brooksville, Maine. The Foundation accomplishes this mainly by awarding scholarships to students pursuing education beyond high school. If you are a Brooksville resident seeking financial...
Philadelphia's Last Dollar Scholarship
$7,500
Intro The Last Dollar Scholarship is a need-based gap award intended for graduates of our high school College Access Program who enroll full-time at an accredited 2- or 4-year non-profit college or university. Awards range from $500 to $7,500 per year. How awards are determined We evaluate each applicant’s Student Aid Index (SAI) as reported on the FAFSA Student Aid Summary, the total financial aid package offered by the college, and the institution’s Cost of Attendance. Eligible costs we take into account include tuition, housing, meal plans, mandatory fees, and — for commuting students — public transportation. Awards are paid...
Intro The Last Dollar Scholarship is a need-based gap award intended for graduates of our high school College Access Program who enroll full-time at an accredited 2- or 4-year non-profit college or university. Awards range from $500 to $7,500 per year. How awards are determined We evaluate each applicant’s Student Aid Index (SAI) as reported on the FAFSA Student Aid Summary, the total financial aid package offered by the college, and the institution’s Cost of Attendance. Eligible costs we take into account include tuition, housing, meal plans, mandatory fees, and — for commuting students — public transportation. Awards are paid...
Door to College Scholarship Program
$5,000
Overview
The Door to College (DTC) Scholarship offers qualifying undergraduates up to $5,000 per academic year to help cover education-related costs at postsecondary institutions in Nebraska. Eligibility is limited to students whose high school completion occurred either through an accredited program at a Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center (YRTC), at an approved or accredited public, private, nondenominational, or parochial high school, or by receiving a high school equivalency diploma (GED) issued by the Commissioner of Education after discharge from a YRTC.
Eligibility Requirements
An applicant must meet all of the following to be considered eligible:
1. High school completion —...
Overview
The Door to College (DTC) Scholarship offers qualifying undergraduates up to $5,000 per academic year to help cover education-related costs at postsecondary institutions in Nebraska. Eligibility is limited to students whose high school completion occurred either through an accredited program at a Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center (YRTC), at an approved or accredited public, private, nondenominational, or parochial high school, or by receiving a high school equivalency diploma (GED) issued by the Commissioner of Education after discharge from a YRTC.
Eligibility Requirements
An applicant must meet all of the following to be considered eligible:
1. High school completion —...
Forward Steps Guardian Scholars
$3,000
Forward Steps is dedicated to helping young people with foster care experience access and complete postsecondary education. We provide financial support, individualized mentoring, and wraparound resource navigation so scholars can reach their academic and career goals.
Applications are open on a rolling basis for the 2025–2026 academic year.
Who is eligible?
- Have verifiable foster care experience (you will need to provide documentation confirming foster care dependency).
- First-time applicants must submit their application before turning 26 years old.
- Be a Colorado resident and plan to attend, or already be enrolled in, a postsecondary institution in Colorado (examples include...
Forward Steps is dedicated to helping young people with foster care experience access and complete postsecondary education. We provide financial support, individualized mentoring, and wraparound resource navigation so scholars can reach their academic and career goals.
Applications are open on a rolling basis for the 2025–2026 academic year.
Who is eligible?
- Have verifiable foster care experience (you will need to provide documentation confirming foster care dependency).
- First-time applicants must submit their application before turning 26 years old.
- Be a Colorado resident and plan to attend, or already be enrolled in, a postsecondary institution in Colorado (examples include...
Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship
$2,000
About the scholarship
This award honors the late Sidney B. Meadows, a widely respected leader in horticulture who was celebrated for his humanitarian contributions to the industry. Meadows was a strong advocate for student support, convinced that investing in education was essential to sustaining and advancing all segments of horticulture. His commitment has helped fund scholarships for many students each year, and with ongoing contributions, additional deserving applicants will continue to benefit.
Eligibility
1. Enrollment: Applicant must be enrolled full time, in good academic standing, in an accredited four-year college or university program in ornamental horticulture or a closely related...
About the scholarship
This award honors the late Sidney B. Meadows, a widely respected leader in horticulture who was celebrated for his humanitarian contributions to the industry. Meadows was a strong advocate for student support, convinced that investing in education was essential to sustaining and advancing all segments of horticulture. His commitment has helped fund scholarships for many students each year, and with ongoing contributions, additional deserving applicants will continue to benefit.
Eligibility
1. Enrollment: Applicant must be enrolled full time, in good academic standing, in an accredited four-year college or university program in ornamental horticulture or a closely related...
Ron and Linda Smith Family Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
The Smith family values the opportunities higher education provided them and strongly supports others who seek training and schooling to improve their career prospects. Acknowledging the financial burdens that come with furthering one’s education, Ron and Linda Smith established a scholarship to help Northern Nevada students pursue their academic and vocational goals.
Scholarship overview
The Ron & Linda Smith Family Scholarship supports residents of Northern Nevada who are enrolled at Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC), Western Nevada College (WNC), or Great Basin College (GBC), or who are participating in an approved vocational program. The award is a one-time grant...
Introduction
The Smith family values the opportunities higher education provided them and strongly supports others who seek training and schooling to improve their career prospects. Acknowledging the financial burdens that come with furthering one’s education, Ron and Linda Smith established a scholarship to help Northern Nevada students pursue their academic and vocational goals.
Scholarship overview
The Ron & Linda Smith Family Scholarship supports residents of Northern Nevada who are enrolled at Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC), Western Nevada College (WNC), or Great Basin College (GBC), or who are participating in an approved vocational program. The award is a one-time grant...
Nationwide Scholarships
$2,500
Overview Nationwide, together with the National Association of Counties (NACo), aims to encourage high school seniors to begin saving for retirement early. As part of that effort, Nationwide will award four scholarships of $2,500 each to qualifying graduating seniors whose parent, grandparent, or legal guardian participates in the NACo Deferred Compensation 457 program. This initiative builds on the long-standing partnership between Nationwide and NACo to support retirement planning for county employees and their families. Who may apply - Applicants must be graduating high school seniors and legal residents of the United States. - The applicant’s parent, grandparent, or legal guardian...
Overview Nationwide, together with the National Association of Counties (NACo), aims to encourage high school seniors to begin saving for retirement early. As part of that effort, Nationwide will award four scholarships of $2,500 each to qualifying graduating seniors whose parent, grandparent, or legal guardian participates in the NACo Deferred Compensation 457 program. This initiative builds on the long-standing partnership between Nationwide and NACo to support retirement planning for county employees and their families. Who may apply - Applicants must be graduating high school seniors and legal residents of the United States. - The applicant’s parent, grandparent, or legal guardian...
