Top 86 Leadership 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 a graduating senior at an OSAA (Oregon School Activities Association)-member school who has received a varsity letter in at least one OSAA-sanctioned sport at any point during your high school career? If so, you may be eligible for the OnPoint Community Credit Union Scholar Program! Each year, the program awards between $5,000 and $10,000 to six (6) Oregon student-athletes. Winners will be selected based on success in the classroom, leadership in the community, how participating in OSAA activities has either taught them a lesson or helped them achieve their goals, and two letters of recommendation. If you're an Oregon high school senior whose earned a varsity letter during high school, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.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 college-bound high school senior or graduate under the age of 24 who is part of the LGBTQ+ community and from the Washington DC Metro Area? If so, the SMYAL LGBT Youth Leadership Awards may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the awards grants up to $5,000 to 5-8 LGBTQ+ students from the DC Metro Area who have demonstrated impressive leadership either in their schools or local communities. Leadership may include, but is not limited to, participating in/leading a student club, supporting their community or friends through the pandemic, working in the community to increase education and awareness, involvement in social movements like BLM, climate action, gun control, etc., hosting conversations at a religious or community-based organization, involvement in political advocacy, or arts activism. If you're an LGBTQ+ student leader under the age of 24 who will be starting their undergraduate journey in the Fall, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you pursuing a bachelor’s degree and are from New England? If so, you might be interested in applying for the Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship! The scholarship is open to permanent residents of New England who are entering or returning to an accredited undergraduate institution and demonstrate financial need. The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund is proud to offer this scholarship to help students attend college without accumulating debt. The scholarship is in honor of Stephen Philips, a Massachusetts family man who was involved in the merchant sailing era of Salem following the American Revolution. Every year, the scholarship awards up to $17,000 to help multiple New England residents cover their tuition costs. If you are a New England resident looking for a scholarship opportunity, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The General Montgomery (Monty) C. Meigs Scholarship is annually awarded to a high school or college student who, through excelling both in the classroom and on the field and striving to help others through selfless service, demonstrates the outstanding characteristics of Monty Meigs. General Montgomery Meigs, or Monty to his friends, was an extraordinary leader who was respected and admired. Throughout his life, he was in the army, taught students as a professor, and even served as a military consultant to the Pentagon to reduce the number of US casualties from IEDs. If you're a current or incoming college student who strives to help others, like Monty, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior of Chinese descent (at least 25%) who has been attending an Oregon high school for at least two years/four semseters? If so, you may be eligible for the Portland Chinese Scholarship Foundation Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards between $500 and $3,000 to Oregon high school seniors of Chinese descent who hold a minimum 2.75 GPA and show excellence in academics, community service, and leadership. The scholarships will be awarded on any or a combination of: academic performance, community service and leadership activities, financial need and work ethic, and athletic achievements. 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 senior or college student of at least 25% Asian of Pacific Islander heritage who is (or will be) pursuing a major in a performing or visual art field, journalism, and/or mass communications? If so, the Against the Grain Artistic Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to an Asian/Pacific Islander applicant with an impressive artistic portfolio and thoughtful essay about their art. The scholarship is funded by Against the Grain Productions, an organization dedicated to promoting leadership, unity, and artistry in the Asian American community. If you would like to display your artwork while receiving financial help for college, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Introducing the Mark Neiswander "110" Memorial Scholarship, a tribute to the remarkable life of a loving father from Urbana, Ohio. Mark's unwavering commitment to his family and community served as his guiding light. Inspired by the electrifying spirit of The Ohio University Marching 110, renowned as the "Most Exciting Band in the Land," this scholarship embodies Mark's tireless work ethic and the essence of the 110%. Mark cherished his tight-knit hometown and believed in giving back. Now, this scholarship aims to empower students from small Ohio towns to pursue higher education. If you're a high school senior or undergraduate student in Ohio who showcases leadership, volunteering experience, or academic excellence, seize this opportunity. To apply, share your pride in being an American, the change you aspire to see in our nation, and how you plan to make that change a reality.Show Less

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!Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior of Iranian descent? If so, consider applying for the Momeni Foundation's Scholastic Achievement Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to at least three (3) college-bound students of Iranian descent who submit the best ~500-word essays describing their goals and plans, and what has motivated them to follow these goals and plans. In addition, interested students must hold a minimum 3.5 GPA and submit a resume and an official copy of their latest transcript. If you're of Iranian descent and are currently enrolled in or will soon be enrolled in an undergraduate program, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a returning undergraduate student (non-freshman) and New Hampshire resident who is enrolled in college at least half-time? Further, do you have a minimum 2.5 GPA? If so, the Granite Edvance Scholarships may be a great opportunity for you! There are four types of Granite Edvance Scholarships available: The Granite Edvance Community Service Scholarship, The Granite Edvance Academic Excellence Scholarship, The Granite Edvance Leadership Scholarship, and The Granite Edvance Opportunity Scholarship for first-generation college students. To apply, interested students must submit an essay answering one of the types of scholarships' respective prompts. If you're a New Hampshire resident enrolled in an undergraduate program more than half-time, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less