Top 335 Community Service Scholarships in July 2024

The James W. Lewis Global Leader Scholarship was established to encourage and recognize young leaders who exemplify the values to which Mr. Lewis has dedicated his life and work. These values include a commitment to diversity and inclusion, helping create educational opportunities for all, encouraging leadership among youth, community engagement and volunteerism, a global perspective, and innovation and entrepreneurship. All applicants must be college students with a minimum 3.5 GPA or higher. If you're a college student passionate about diversity, community service, global perspectives, innovation, and encouraging leadership for youth, keep on reading to learn more! Apply and continue the legacy that Mr. Lewis started.Show Less

The James W. Lewis Global Leader Scholarship was established to encourage and recognize young leaders who exemplify the values to which Mr. Lewis has dedicated his life and work. These values include a commitment to diversity and inclusion, creating educational opportunities for all, encouraging leadership among youth, community engagement and volunteerism, global perspective, and innovation and entrepreneurship. To be eligible, you must be a high school sophomore, junior, or senior with a minimum 3.5 GPA or higher. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

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 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.Show Less

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. If you believe in the importance of giving and will be enrolled in a U.S.-based college or university in the upcoming academic year, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

This DCCI Scholarship is an incredible opportunity for Canadian high school seniors with disabilities who are pursuing post-secondary education in health care, criminal justice, or community & social services. To apply, submit an original essay of 500-700 words on how your disability has shaped your decision to study your chosen program. Don't forget to include proof of your high school graduation, acceptance to an accredited institution, and Canadian citizenship or permanent residency. This scholarship is a chance to pursue your dreams and make a difference in your community. One winner will be chosen to receive $1,000 toward the costs of their post-secondary education in Canada. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

Are you a current or incoming undergraduate student with a passion for technology? If so, consider applying for the IC-Spares Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to the applicant who submits the best 500-800-word essay on "What emerging technologies most excite you, and how do you foresee the general public adopting the technology?" Applicants must be aged 18 or older in order to apply and should exhibit a commitment to community service, volunteer work, or initiatives that reflect a dedication to giving back to society. 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 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 the year's given prompt, which typically require applicants to describe their previous or future interactions with the world around them. As the prompt changes each year, we recommend checking out Rustic Pathways' site for the most up-to-date information before starting your essay. You also must submit the online application and follow the Rustic Pathways Instagram account to apply. The top applicant will be awarded $1,000 to be used for educational expenses, while the four 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!Show Less

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!Show Less

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 t-shirt or tote bag. 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! Show Less

Do you have a passion for bringing about social, political, and/or civil change in your community? Does a particular cause or idea have your attention? Do you hope to apply these skills to your college education? If so, consider applying for the NSHSS Activism and Advocacy Scholarship! This scholarship is open to high school and or college students who have a passion for bringing about social, political, and/or civil change in their community. To apply, students must submit a 500-800-word essay about the cause they're passionate about and the steps they've taken to help this cause. If you're a high school or college student and a passionate activist, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more, and keep on making a difference.Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school student in California with an interest in free speech, science, and the separation of church and state? If so, the California Freethought Day Speech Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to one (1) applicant who submits the best 300-500-word essay following this prompt: "Pretend that you’ve been invited to speak in front of the United States Congress. Write a 300–500-word speech to convey your ideas on how we can protect our democracy from becoming a theocracy and unite our country against religious bigotry." If you're a Californian high schooler who believes in the importance of free speech, science, and secularism, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less