Top 698 Community Service Scholarships in September 2024

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 20-25 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!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

The Performing Arts Music Scholarship offers merit-based financial assistance to the National Society of High School Scholars members. Students planning to pursue a professional certificate, associate, or bachelor's degree in performing arts with a special interest in music are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The Korty and Morton Scholarship provides financial assistance to residents of downstate Illinois who identify as LGBTQIA+, allies, or children of LGBTQIA+ parents who are interested in attending college.Show Less

The McKeon Scholarship provides financial assistance for college in any state to residents of downstate Illinois who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT), allies, or children of LGBT parents and have been involved in political advocacy.Show Less

Are you a high school or college student in the United States or Canada who has created an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others? The Innovation in Education Scholarship may be a good fit for you! The Innovation in Education Scholarship is a scholarship offered and funded through LA Tutors, a results-focused and community-supported tutoring program.  The best part about this $500 scholarship is that it is offered every month! The application deadline is the 20th of every month. All you need to apply is the online application form, a letter of recommendation, and an essay about your innovative project. If the Innovation in Education Scholarship sounds like a good fit for you, and you need a little extra help paying for school, then we encourage you to apply! Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior from Massachusetts with plans to attend a four-year university and receive a bachelor's degree? Further, have you been engaged in a quality mentoring relationship that has been in existence for at least one year (not with a parent or legal guardian)? If so, the The ALKU Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $7,500 to one (1) Massachusetts high school senior who plans to go to college, has a long-term mentor, and who holds a minimum 2.75 GPA. To be considered for the scholarship, interested students must submit a 100-200-word personal statement, as well as a letter of recommendation from and a photo with their mentor. The scholarship may be received for up to four years, allowing recipients to earn a total of $30,000, so long as they continue to meet the GPA requirements. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Creative Biolabs Scholarship Program is funded by Creative Biolabs, a custom service provider for drug discovery dedicated to helping global researchers invent the solutions that will create a brighter future for people worldwide. Each year, the Creative Biolabs Scholarship Program awards $1,000 to one (1) postsecondary student majoring in biology, chemistry, or a related field. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

The Kenneth Tiede Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance for college to blind students in Kansas.

The Donnie Arthur Legacy Scholarship provides financial assistance to children and grandchildren of members of the Alabama Golf Course Superintendents Association (AGCSA). High school seniors or current undergraduates pursuing a degree unrelated to golf course management are welcome to apply. Recipients are chosen for their involvement in community service, extracurricular activities, leadership, and outside employment.Show Less

The DEED Educational Scholarship provides financial assistance to students interested in preparing for a career at an electric utility.

Are you aspiring to a career in the culinary arts? If so, you might want to check out the ACFEF Scholarships! Each cycle, the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) offers $2,500 scholarships to multiple students interested in pursuing culinary, pastry, or food service-related careers. The scholarship selection committee looks for well-rounded applicants with a passion for the culinary arts. In addition, they look for students who give back to their communities. Eligible volunteering activities include helping at community charity events, food pantries, and/or culinary clubs. Students must be involved with ACFEF for at least one full year before applying for their Scholarships. If you’re passionate about the culinary arts, we encourage you to apply! The scholarships are offered biannually, with deadlines on April 30 and October 31 of each year. Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior or GED recipient who will be attending any of Tennessee's 13 community colleges or 24 colleges of applied technology? If so, Tennessee Promise may be a great opportunity for you! Tennessee Promise works as a last-dollar scholarship, meaning it may cover the cost of tuition and mandatory fees not covered by the federal Pell Grant, the HOPE Scholarship, or the Tennessee Student Assistance Award at any of the state’s 13 community colleges or 24 colleges of applied technology. To be considered for the scholarship, interested students must submit their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by April 15th and apply for the scholarship itself by November 1st of the year they graduate from high school. To maintain eligibility for the Tennessee Promise scholarship, recipients must complete eight (8) hours of community service each semester. If you'll be attending any of Tennessee's 13 community colleges or 24 colleges of applied technology, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less