Top Scholarships for Men in 2021
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Zach Skillings is a content writer for Scholarships360. He specializes in college admissions and strives to answer important questions about higher education. When he’s not contributing to Scholarships360, Zach writes about travel, music, film, and culture. He has contributed to outlets such as Our State Magazine, Ladygunn Magazine, The Nocturnal Times, and Plannet. Zach graduated from Elon University with a degree in Cinema and Television Arts.
Zach Skillings is a content writer for Scholarships360. He specializes in college admissions and strives to answer important questions about higher education. When he’s not contributing to Scholarships360, Zach writes about travel, music, film, and culture. He has contributed to outlets such as Our State Magazine, Ladygunn Magazine, The Nocturnal Times, and Plannet. Zach graduated from Elon University with a degree in Cinema and Television Arts.Scholarships for men are less common, but they’re out there. In fact, there’s several organizations and colleges that provide scholarship funds specifically for male students. That’s why we’ve put together this list of the top college scholarships for men in 2021.
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Top scholarships for men in 2021
USBC Chuck Hall Star of Tomorrow
- Eligibility: Male high school seniors or college students who demonstrate “star qualities” in the sport of bowling
- Amount: $6,000
- Deadline: December 1, 2021
Era L. and Frances L. Walker Scholarship
- Eligibility: African-American males graduating from a Rockford Public Schools high school who have a minimum 2.9 GPA and community service experience
- Amount: Varies
- Deadline: February 1, 2022
National Eagle Scout Association Scholarships
- Eligibility: Eagle Scouts who plan to enroll as full-time students at a four-year college or university
- Amount: $1,500 to $48,000 (depending on the specific scholarship)
- Deadline: February 5, 2022
100 Black Men National Scholarship Program
- Eligibility: College-bound members of a 100 Black Men local chapter who have a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need
- Amount: $1,000 to $5,000
- Opens: Varies, usually February of each year
Fathers for Scholars Scholarship
- Eligibility: Young fathers enrolled at a trade school, university, community college, or qualified certification program
- Amount: $500
- Deadline: Varies
Summary of scholarships for men
- USBC Chuck Hall Star of Tomorrow
- Era L. and Frances L. Walker Scholarship
- National Eagle Scout Association Scholarships
- 100 Black Men National Scholarship Program
- Fathers for Scholars Scholarship
Upcoming scholarships for men
The application periods for the following scholarships are currently closed, but will reopen soon. Deadlines are estimated based on the 2021 application cycle, meaning they are subject to change for the 2022 cycle. Regularly check the scholarship’s website to keep up to date with submission periods and application deadlines.
Lawrence Strader Boy Scouts of America Scholarship
- Eligibility: Low-income high school seniors who are members of the Boy Scouts of America, Great Smoky Mountain Council
- Amount: $5,000 per year for 4 years
- Opens: November 1, 2021
Mary E. Bivins Religious Scholarship Program
- Eligibility: Texas panhandle residents currently enrolled in a degree program preparing them to preach the Christian religion
- Amount: $3,500 to $7,000
- Opens: January 2022
100 Black Men National Scholarship Program
- Eligibility: College-bound members of a 100 Black Men local chapter who have a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need
- Amount: $1,000 to $5,000
- Opens: Varies
Gamma Mu Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
- Eligibility: Gay men seeking to further their education at a college, university, or vocational or professional training program
- Amount: $1,000 to $2,500
- Opens: March 1, 2022
Diablo Black Men’s Group (DBMG) Scholarship
- Eligibility: College-bound African-American male students graduating from high schools in Alameda and Contra Costa counties
- Amount: $1,000 to $5,000
SVGS Foundation Walker Williams Wilson Scholarship
- Eligibility: Male students currently enrolled in or planning to attend an HBCU who have a minimum 2.7 GPA
- Amount: Varies
- Opens: December 22, 2021
Ira Dorsey Scholarship
- Eligibility: College-bound male high school seniors residing within the Greater Washington DC Metropolitan area
- Amount: $2,000
Iowa State Triangle Scholar-Leader Scholarship
- Eligibility: Freshmen and sophomore male students at Iowa State University studying engineering, architecture, or science
- Amount: $3,000
Hubertus W.V. Willems Scholarship for Male Students
- Eligibility: Male college students majoring in engineering, chemistry, physics, or mathematical sciences
- Amount: $3,000
- Opens: May 20, 2022
Pierce Butler Scholarship
- Eligibility: Undergraduate male students at the University of Minnesota who “exemplify being men of character, integrity, and honor”
- Amount: Varies
