Top 23 Book & Textbook Scholarships in April 2024

Are you a current or incoming college student wanting help to pay for tuition, books, computers, room and board, or any education-related expenses? If so, consider applying for the $1,000 SuperCollege.com Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to one high school senior, college student, graduate student, or returning adult student who is currently enrolled in college or plans to start. You can use the scholarship to pay for tuition, books, computers, room and board or any education-related expense. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior who is the child, grandchild, stepchild, or legally adopted child, of a current, retired, or deceased APWU member? If so, the E.C. Hallbeck Memorial Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you. Each year, the scholarship awards $2,000 to ten recipients (one male and one female from each of the five postal regions) to go towards their four-year college tuition. The scholarship may be received for up to four years (for a total of $8,000) so long as recipients continue to meet renewal requirements. Scholarship funds will be disbursed directly to the school for payment of tuition, room, board, books, or fees. If you're a college-bound high school senior who is the child or grandchild of an active, retired, or deceased member of the APWU, we encourage you to apply. Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you an undergraduate or graduate student in the United States? If so, consider applying for the Sports Gear Swag $1,000 Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to the applicant who submits the best ~500-word essay on one of the following topics: (1) The Benefits of Playing Sports Competitively, (2) The Importance of Sportsmanship in Competitive Sports, or (3) The Psychological and Physical Benefits of Youth Involvement in Sports. The scholarship can cover various education-related costs such as tuition, books, computers, accommodation, and other necessary expenses. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a woman from Rhode Island pursuing education or job training beyond high school who would like help affording living, childcare, or schooling/educational material costs? If so, the Rhode Island Commission on Women/Freda Goldman Education Award may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the Award grants between $500 and $2,000 to assist multiple Rhode Island women with transportation, child care, tutoring, educational materials, and/or other support services. Preference is given to highly motivated, self-supporting, low-income women completing their first undergraduate degree or certificate program. If you're a self-supporting Rhode Island woman pursuing further education, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Cirkled In's "No Sweat Scholarship" awards a generous $2,500 award to one 8th - 12th grader per year who is a legal resident of the United States or the District of Columbia. To apply for the chance to win the $2,500 cash scholarship, applicants must create a Cirkled In account and craft their unique portfolio. The scholarship money can be used for any educational purpose of the student's choice, from textbook costs to summer camps. Homeschool students are also eligible for the scholarship. If you're eligible, don't miss this incredible opportunity! Bear in mind that the scholarship is offered four times a year, with deadlines on March 31st, June 30th, September 30th, and December 31st.Show Less

Are you a high school junior or senior interested in joining the Army after college? If so, consider applying for the Army ROTC High School Scholarships! The scholarship is open to college-bound high school upperclassmen who meet the physical requirements of an Army fitness test. Applicants should also be willing to commit to either full- or part-time service in the U.S. Army after graduation. The United States Army offers this scholarship and other programs to relieve the financial pressure on future servicemen and women as they pursue their education and army training. Multiple recipients are chosen to receive up to 100% tuition coverage, in addition to receiving a monthly stipend of $420 per month. Lastly, scholarship recipients also receive up to $1,200 per year to pay for books and housing. If you are interested in serving in the Army upon graduation and would some financial help getting there, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a current college student interested in pursuing a research career in a STEM field? If so, consider applying for the Barry Goldwater Scholarship! The scholarship is open to nominated applicants who are college sophomores or juniors studying and conducting research in a STEM field. The Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation offers scholarships to STEM students across the country to help ensure that the U.S. is producing enough "highly-qualified professionals" in these critical fields. This particular scholarship serves as a memorial for Barry Goldwater, a former air force officer and senator for 30 years. Recipients of the scholarship receive up to $7,500 to help pay for tuition, fees, books, and room and board. If you are a STEM major passionate about a future research career, we encourage you to apply! Bear in mind that this scholarship runs from the first Tuesday in September to the last Friday in January, every year.Show Less

Are you a woman who served or is currently serving in the U.S. Army and pursuing a postsecondary degree? If so, consider applying for the Legacy Scholarship Program! Scholarships from the program are open to women attending a postsecondary educational institution who have served or are serving in the U.S. Army. Lineal descendants of Army women who are attending a university can also apply and will be evaluated separately. The Army Women’s Foundation (AWF) offers the scholarship program. This organization recognizes women soldiers and helps them on their path to their desired education. AWF promotes and honors army women to inspire the nation. If selected, recipients can receive up to $3,000 to fund their tuition, fees, books, and room and board every year.  If you are an Army Woman looking to fund your higher education, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior looking for financial assistance to pay off your postsecondary education? If so, consider applying for the Dell Scholars Program! The program is open to incoming college students who are eligible for the Pell Grant and participated in a college readiness program in grades 11 and 12. The Dell Scholars Program was created by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation in 1999 to provide support for students from low-income backgrounds pursuing a degree. Each year, 500 students are selected to become Dell Scholars and receive $20,000 to pay for their college expenses. In addition to the scholarship, Dell Scholars receive other benefits like a laptop, Chegg credits for textbooks, access to teletherapy, and more. If you come from a low-income background and need some help paying for your education, we encourage you to apply! Bear in mind that this scholarship runs from October 1st to December 1st annually.Show Less

Are you a low-income high school senior who has excelled academically, but feels that their dream colleges are financially out of reach? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you: the Questbridge National College Match Scholarship! Through this scholarship application process, you will be able to apply to the U.S.’s top colleges for free and be considered for early admission, as well as a full, four-year scholarship. If you win and are “matched” with a school, the scholarship will cover the costs of your tuition, room and board, books and supplies, and even travel costs! You nor your parents will be required to pay for college or take out any student loans. Rather, you will be expected to keep up the good work and potentially make a small contribution in the form of federal work-study, summer work, or summer savings. The scholarship process is hosted by Questbridge, “a powerful platform that connects the nation's brightest students from low-income backgrounds with leading institutions of higher education and further opportunities.” If you’re an academically excellent high school senior from a low-income background, we encourage you to apply!Show Less