Top 113 Community Service Scholarships in June 2023

Are you an academically excellent high school junior with demonstrated leadership, community service, and other extracurricular experiences? If so, consider applying for the Cameron Impact Scholarship! Each year, 10-15 full, four-year college scholarships 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 Bryce 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 junior with amazing achievements both inside and outside the classroom, we encourage you to apply to the Cameron Impact Scholarship!

Are you a Black or African American U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is currently a high school senior? Furthermore, are you planning on soon attending college and have an interest in global entrepreneurship and/or community engagement? If that sounds like you, consider applying for the Ron Brown scholarship! Dedicated to supporting community-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans, the scholarship awards $40,000 scholarships to 45-50 hardworking students each year. The scholarship is awarded over the course of one’s four-year undergraduate career, offering $10,000 per year. Winners must be planning on attending accredited four-year universities in the United States. In order to apply, applicants must submit two 500-word essays, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. If you’re passionate about community engagement and want some help paying for college, we encourage you to apply! Bear in mind that this scholarship opens in September and has two annual deadlines. The deadlines are November 1st (to have your application be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program AND forwarded to a select and limited number of additional scholarship providers) and January 9th (final deadline in order to be considered for only the Ron Brown Scholar Program).

Are you an undergraduate or graduate student interested in studying abroad? If so, consider applying for the Boren Awards! The Boren Awards are open to postsecondary U.S. students interested in studying abroad in world regions critical to U.S. interests. While the Boren Scholarships are open to undergraduate students, the Boren Fellowships are open to graduate students. The Awards are named after David L. Boren, who felt that “the U.S. would work more and more through partnerships with other countries whose needs and perspectives needed to be more fully understood.” Today, the scholarship awards up to $25,000 to Boren Scholars and up to $30,000 to Boren Fellows. Depending on the program duration, focus on language in the preferred country, and field of study of the applicant, the funds and requirements will vary. Thus, we recommend checking out the website for more detailed information. If you are a postsecondary student passionate about studying in world regions critical to U.S. interests, we encourage you to apply! Bear in mind that the deadlines slightly differ for undergraduate and graduate students. Thus, we recommend checking the deadline before starting your application.

Are you a full-time high school junior in the U.S. dedicated to pursuing and completing a bachelor’s degree after high school? Additionally, do you demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income)? If either applies, we encourage you to apply for the Horatio Alger National Scholarships! Awarding low-income students for overcoming and persevering through the challenges in their lives, the Horatio Alger National Scholarships grant $25,000 and an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington D.C. to 106 students each year. All you need to do to apply is fully complete and submit the online application and required materials (which are also submitted on the application). If you’re a low-income student passionate about receiving an undergraduate education, the Horatio Alger National Scholarships may be a great opportunity for you! Bear in mind that this scholarship runs from December 1st to March 15th annually.

Are you an 8 - 18 year-old who is currently leading or working on an inspiring service project? Alternatively, have you worked on one sometime in the past 12 months? If so, consider applying for the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes! Each year, the prize awards $10,000 to multiple elementary, middle, and high schoolers who have made great contributions to communities, either local or far. In order to apply, you must submit a completed application, project summary and essay, three letters of recommendation, and a color photo of yourself. The Gloria Barron Prize, a program of the nonprofit organization Young Heroes Project, celebrates inspiring, public-spirited young people from diverse backgrounds all across North America. If you’re passionate about community service and/or service projects, we encourage you to apply! Your work has surely helped many others, and now it’s time to let the Prize help you. The deadline is on April 15th of each year.

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Are you a prospective or current college student and member of the Catholic Order of Foresters (COF)? If so, you might be interested in applying for the COF Fraternal Scholarship! The scholarship is open to COF members who host a "Feeding God Children's" event, participate in COF's "Alternative Break", or serve as a religious instructor at any level. The Catholic Order of Foresters, a society of fraternal benefit in the U.S., offers the scholarship to help its members through financial support and service to the Catholic community. Every year, COF selects multiple applicants to receive $1,000 to use toward their college or university of choice. If you're a college student passionate about your Catholic faith, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a Korean American student or foreign student from Korea enrolled in a full-time educational program in the U.S? If so, consider applying for the KASF Scholarships! The scholarships are funded by the Korean American Scholarship Foundation, a non-profit organization established to help meet the financial needs of Korean-American students seeking higher education. Each year, the KASF Scholarship awards between $500 and $5,000 to winning applicants. Specific eligibility requirements may vary from region to region based on where the applicant’s school is/will be located during the scholarship application year. Descendants of American veterans who served during the Korean War may also qualify for this scholarship. If you’re of Korean descent, are passionate about academics, and are looking for some help to pay off your degree, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a full- or part-time undergraduate or graduate (excluding PhD) student with a systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) diagnosis? If so, the L.I.F.E. Scholarships might be a great opportunity for you! Dedicated to bringing attention to lupus itself and supporting students affected by the disease, the scholarship awards at least $500 to multiple students each year. In order to apply, you must submit an approximately 500-word essay detailing how lupus has affected your life, in addition to other required materials. If you’re passionate about lupus awareness and want some helping pay for college, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a current or incoming undergraduate student (under 27 years of age) who partakes in activism or progressive movements? If so, consider applying for the Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 to multiple young activists working to make a change in their communities. The scholarship is offered by the National AIDS Memorial and was created to continue the legacy of Pedro Zamora, a Cuban-American AIDS educator, activist, and television personality. If you’re an incoming or current university student passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply for the Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship!

Are you a U.S. citizen attending an accredited U.S. university who will be enrolled for this upcoming academic year? If so, consider applying for the Elite Lawyer scholarship! No worries if you don’t plan on becoming a lawyer - this scholarship is open to students of all majors so long as you’re making a difference in your community. The scholarship gets its name from its offering organization, Elite Lawyer, a directory and rating service that awards and recognizes attorneys who have displayed a high level of competence in their practice and received acknowledgment from their peers and committees. Each year, their scholarship awards $1,000 to one lucky applicant who fits the eligibility criteria and completes an application form. To learn more about the scholarship, keep on reading. We encourage you to apply!

Are you a high school senior or college student who believes in the importance of acts of kindness, service, and giving? If that sounds like you, consider applying for the Spirit of Giving Scholarship! Each year, this program awards $1,000 to three lucky students who write the most thoughtful essays about their personal experiences with the spirit of giving and how they hope to continue fostering it in the future. Besides an essay, you must provide proof of enrollment.

Are you a high school or college student who will be enrolled in an accredited university for this upcoming school year? Furthermore, do you believe in the importance of making a difference in local communities around the world? If so, you might consider applying for the Global Perspectives Scholarship! To apply, you must submit an essay of 500 words or less in which you answer “What kind of global impact project is most critical for you to focus on and why, and what is your plan to make that impact in the next year and beyond?” You also must submit the online application and follow the Rustic Pathways Instagram account. The top applicant will be awarded $1,000 to be used for educational expenses, while the two runners-up will receive $250 each. If you’re passionate about making an impact and are looking for some help to pay off college costs, we encourage you to apply!

Are you an adult student aged 50+ who has returned to school? You might consider applying for the Boomer Benefits Scholarship! This scholarship is open to all students aged 50+ who are currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate program or a graduate program at an accredited public or private school, including community colleges or universities within the continental U.S., and are maintaining a 3.0 or higher GPA. The scholarship is funded by Boomer Benefits, a licensed insurance agency. Each year, 2 lucky students are awarded this scholarship in the amount of $2,500. If you’re an older student returning to school, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a musician between the ages 8 and 18? If so, consider applying for the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award! The scholarship is open to pre-collegiate music students who need financial help to offset the costs of studying classical music at a high level in the United States. An independent non-profit organization called From The Top offers the scholarship to empower and celebrate young musicians. From the Top is the largest national platform for classically trained musicians in the U.S. They award the scholarship to students with financial need to support them through the expensive cost of studying classical music. Each year, 20 lucky students are chosen to earn up to $10,000 to cover instrument purchases, summer camp tuition, college audition travel expenses, private lessons, and other music-related needs. If you are passionate about your musical education and would like some help with the costs, we encourage you to apply! 

Are you a middle, high school, or college student passionate about environmental cleanup and conservation efforts? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you: the Apprentice Ecologist Initiative! Each year, the initiative asks students to conduct their own environmental stewardship project, take a few photos of their project, write an essay about it, and submit their favorite project photo as well as their essay. After doing so, you will officially be an Apprentice Ecologist and your work will be published on the Global Registry of Apprentice Ecologists! Further, the authors of the top three essays will be awarded $1,750 and receive a personalized crystal award. The scholarship is offered by the Nicodemus Wilderness Project, an organization dedicated to “coordinating volunteer events worldwide that utilize the resources of the community to provide long-term environmental benefits for natural areas.” If you believe in the importance of conservation and want to potentially start saving money for college, we encourage you to apply to the Apprentice Ecologist Initiative!

Are you a graduating, minority high school senior who demonstrates both academic excellence and financial need? If so, consider applying for the Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards winning applicants up to $35,000 over the course of four years. In addition to the monetary award, winners will be invited to JRF’s annual four-day “Mentoring and Leadership Conference” in New York City. Lastly, winners will receive four years' worth of a comprehensive program that includes career guidance, internship and job placement, and more. The scholarship is offered by the Jackie Robinson Foundation, an organization founded by Rachel Robinson in honor of her late husband. It was created with the goal of helping sponsor and support the education of talented young, minority youth.  If you’re an academically exceptional minority high school senior with plans to enroll in a U.S. college, we encourage you to apply! Bear in mind that the scholarship cycle runs from September to January of each year.

Are you a high school senior or college freshman interested in attending an NROTC Affiliated university? If so, consider applying for the Navy ROTC Scholarship! The scholarship is open to current and prospective students looking to enroll at an NROTC Affiliated School. The Naval Service Training Command, the largest shore command of the United States Navy, offers the scholarship. Their mission is to provide “the tools and opportunities for continuous learning and development,” in addition to the recruiting and training of those who wish to serve the nation. Every year, multiple applicants receive the Navy ROTC scholarship in varying amounts to help fund their studies. If you are interested in attending a Navy ROTC-affiliated college or university, we encourage you to apply!