Top 204 Community Service Scholarships in April 2024

Are you an academically excellent high school junior (graduating class of 2025) with demonstrated leadership, community service, and other extracurricular experiences? If so, consider applying for the Cameron Impact Scholarship! Each year, 10-15 full tuition scholarships (not including room and board) are awarded to winning applicants who are passionate about helping their local communities and the world at large. In addition to the monetary reward, winners will be required to attend the Cameron Impact Scholars Award Ceremony for the four-year duration of the scholarship. The scholarship is provided by the Bryan Cameron Education Foundation, a “private family foundation established in 2015 on the principle of making a difference by investing in young people’s education.” If you’re a high school student with amazing achievements both inside and outside the classroom, we encourage you to apply to the Cameron Impact Scholarship! Please note that this scholarship has an early application deadline of May 17th and a final deadline of September 5th. The Bryan Cameron Education Foundation is only able to accept and review a total of 3,000 complete and eligible applications. They typically reach capacity prior to the final deadline and strongly encourage applicants to submit well before the September deadline.Show Less

Are you an incoming or current high school student of Black/African descent who resides in the Portland metro area? If so, you may be eligible for the Charles Jordan Legacy Community Service Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 each to multiple high school students of Black/African descent who are residing in Multnomah, Clackamas, Columbia, Washington, or Yamhill County in Oregon, or in Clark or Skamania County in Washington. Applicants should also have a solid belief in the importance of service and a history of service in their community, with a minimum of 20 hours of community service performed each calendar year. The scholarship was named in honor of Charles Jordan, Portland’s first African-American City Commissioner who made "commitment to youth and education" a priority during his career in public service. If you would like to honor Charles' legacy and potentially earn some money for your education, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a resident of Miami-Dade or Broward County, Florida who has been admitted to an ABA-accredited Law School? If so, the Future Lawyers Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 to multiple Miami-Dade and Broward County residents who will be entering their first year of an ABA-accredited law school. The scholarship may be received for up to three years, and in addition to the monetary reward, winners will have the opportunity to intern and attend events at DRRT, an international law firm. To be considered for the scholarship, interested students must submit a Financial Circumstances Summary, description of their community involvement, a personal statement essay or video, a letter of recommendation, an unofficial transcript, a resume, FAFSA Student Aid Report, and a financial aid award letter. If you're from Miami-Dade or Broward County, Florida, and are a first-year law student, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Sam Carbis Scholarship is funded by the South Carolina State Firefighters Association, an organization dedicated to working toward fire service advocacy, benefits, education, and safety for firefighters throughout the state of South Carolina. Every year, their Sam Carbis Scholarship awards $1,000 to multiple members of the South Carolina State Firefighters Association who are training to be volunteer firefighters in the state. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

Are you a current or incoming post-secondary student of Chinese descent who resides in Southern California? If so, the Domestic Students Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 to multiple applicants who submit the best ~500-word essays addressing (1) what charity means to them and (2) why they need the scholarship. In addition, applicants must submit proof of U.S. citizenship, their parents' most recent tax return, an official transcript, and two letters of recommendation. If you're a Southern California resident of Chinese ancestry who is currently or will soon be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to lean more.Show Less

Are you a high school member of the United States Bowling Congress with bowling, academic, and extracurricular achievements or involvements? Further, are you a member of a recognized interscholastic high school bowling club? If so, consider applying for the United States Bowling Congress Dexter All-American Team Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to five male applicants and five female applicants. One such applicant will also receive the Bud Clapsaddle Award and an additional $500. The scholarship is offered by the United States Bowling Congress, the National Governing Body for bowling and a membership organization that provides standardized rules, regulations, and benefits for bowlers.  If you’re a high school bowler and USBC member, we encourage you to apply to the United States Bowling Congress Dexter All-American Team Scholarship. It may be right up your alley!Show Less

Are you a woman interested in becoming an attorney? If so, consider applying for the When There Are Nine (WTAN) Scholarship! The scholarship is open to women who are current or incoming students in an ABA-accredited J.D. program. Applicants should also have ties to New York City, whether through family, law school, or where they intend to practice. The scholarship is offered by the AccessLex Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting students on their paths to becoming lawyers. They strive to provide legal education to help maximize the value of a law degree through policy advocacy, research, and student-focused initiatives. The program honors Ruth Bader Ginsburg and seeks to advance diversity within the profession. Recipients of the scholarship earn $10,000 in addition to receiving a mentor who will provide support and guidance throughout the recipient’s law school and early professional career. If you are a woman interested in pursuing a career as an attorney, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a current or incoming Jewish graduate student living in the metropolitan Washington area? If so, consider applying for the Hyman P. Moldover Scholarship for Communal Service! The scholarship is open to Jewish students who have been accepted to full-time graduate programs in Jewish communal service. Applicants must also reside in the Washington metropolitan area and intend to professionally serve the Jewish community after graduation. The scholarship is offered by the Jewish Social Service Agency, a health and social wellness agency that provides services for the local Jewish community. Each year, they award $5,000 to help one lucky recipient fund their graduate education. If you are a Jewish graduate student who would like some help with your tuition, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior, current college student, or adult re-entry student residing in Arizona who identifies as LGBTQ+ or an LGBTQ+ ally? If so, the Phoenix Pride Scholarship Program may be a good opportunity for you! Each year, the program awards scholarships to multiple current and incoming undergraduate students from Arizona who are LGBTQ+ or allies of the community. Applicants should also have demonstrated community service experience. If you're an LGBTQ+ individual or ally from Arizona, don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to further your education! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a graduating high school senior with Type 1 diabetes who has demonstrated exemplary academic performance? If so, you may be eligible for the Juvenile Diabetes Scholarship! The Juvenile Diabetes Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors from New Jersey who have type 1 diabetes and are seeking higher education at an accredited four-year university, college, technical, or trade school. The scholarship is offered by the John E. Kostic Memorial Foundation, an organization that offers scholarship programs to improve the lives of vulnerable youth and families in New Jersey. As part of this mission, their Juvenile Diabetes Scholarship awards varying amounts of scholarship money to multiple New Jersey residents each year. If you’re a New Jersey resident passionate about pursuing a postsecondary education while having type 1 diabetes, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you an African-American male and college underclassman interested in a career in healthcare management? If so, you may be eligible for the Dr. Paul H. Waddy, Jr. Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards up to $24,000 to an eligible African-American male, college underclassman who is majoring in a professional, healthcare-related field of study in which East Alabama Health has an actual or projected need. Applicants must also have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate a record of community service. If you're an African-American male passionate about pursuing a career in healthcare, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less