Scholarships
Find current scholarships for undergraduate, graduate, professional, international, and specialized student funding.
Scholarships reduce education costs, but every scholarship has a different theory of who should receive support. Some are need-based. Some are merit-based. Some are tied to identity, heritage, geography, major, service, leadership, employer affiliation, school choice, or career plan. The fastest way to waste application time is to treat all scholarships like the same essay contest.
Use this page to compare current scholarship opportunities and then sort them into three groups: obvious fit, possible fit, and poor fit. Obvious-fit scholarships match your education level, location, enrollment plan, deadline, and identity or field requirements. Possible-fit scholarships need more checking. Poor-fit scholarships should be skipped unless the official rules clearly say you qualify.
Scholarship applications often reward preparation more than last-minute polish. Build a core packet with transcripts, resume, financial aid details, recommendation contacts, short biography, leadership examples, community service examples, and a clean explanation of your goals. For recurring scholarships, save the current cycle’s instructions and note whether the deadline tends to repeat each year.
Always read the official source before submitting. Some scholarships are paid to the school, some to the student, and some only reimburse approved expenses. Some require FAFSA or local financial aid forms. Others require proof of admission, full-time enrollment, or a specific GPA. The listings below can help you discover opportunities, but final eligibility depends on the funder or institution.
Current matching opportunities
These listings are limited to open, rolling, or upcoming opportunities that match this guide. Check the official source before applying.
PSC Scholarships 2027
Merit-based scholarships for Singaporean undergraduate applicants pursuing public administration, professional service, or uniformed-service careers.
Pride Foundation 2027 Scholarship
One application connects eligible students to more than 60 Pride Foundation scholarship funds for the 2027–2028 school year.
NOAA EPP Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Two years of scholarship support, two paid NOAA internships, and professional development for eligible students at minority-serving institutions studying fields related to NOAA’s mission.
VSAC-Assisted Scholarships and Tuition Benefit Programs
A shared application for more than 150 scholarships and several tuition benefit programs administered by VSAC, with opportunities and criteria detailed in the 2027–2028 booklet.
Taco Bell Foundation Live Más Scholarship 2027
The Live Más Scholarship supports young people pursuing higher education and positive change through their passions, with scholarship funds plus mentorship and career-building resources.
Hong Kong Scholarship for Excellence Scheme 2027/28
Hong Kong government support for eligible local students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies at world-renowned institutions outside Hong Kong in the 2027/28 academic year.
Asian American Youth Scholarship 2027
A scholarship competition recognizing high school students for leadership, academic achievement and professional growth, with selected applicants presenting in person.
Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship 2027
A two-year fellowship funding IT-related undergraduate or graduate study, internships, and professional development for future Foreign Service Diplomatic Technology Officers.
DOE Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI), Summer 2027
A 10-week, in-person summer research internship at a DOE national laboratory, with a weekly stipend and possible travel and housing support for eligible undergraduate students and recent graduates.
Brook Church-Koegel Scholarship 2026
One annual tuition scholarship for an enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited U.S. college or university.
Reach Oxford Scholarship 2027: Course Fees, Living-Cost Grant, and Airfare for Undergraduate Students
The Reach Oxford Scholarship supports around two to three new Oxford undergraduates from low-income countries who cannot study for a degree in their own country, providing course fees, a grant for living costs, and one return airfare per year.
Purdue SURF 2027: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship with $6,500 Stipend
Purdue University's 10-week Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship places undergraduates in mentored research at West Lafayette or Indianapolis, with a $6,500 stipend and conditional housing support.
Application guidance
Use the listings above as a shortlist, then build your application from the official instructions. Save the source page, deadline, eligibility rules, required documents, contact details, and any program-specific scoring criteria. If the deadline is rolling, apply early enough for review queues and budget limits. If the deadline is fixed, work backward from the closing date and leave time for recommendations, institutional approvals, financial documents, and portal errors.
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Scholarships FAQ
Do scholarships need to be repaid?
Most scholarships do not need to be repaid if you follow the rules, but some awards have enrollment, service, grade, or reporting requirements.
Can graduate students use this page?
Yes. Use this page for broad scholarship discovery and the graduate scholarships page for more focused graduate-level options.
What should I verify first?
Check eligibility, deadline, enrollment status, citizenship or residency rules, required essays, recommendations, and official application instructions.