Top 460 STEM Scholarships⚛️ in January 2026

Are you interested in exploring how technology is reshaping healthcare? If so, you would be a great candidate for the HealthArc Scholarship! This scholarship supports students passionate about healthcare technology, offering financial aid to both undergraduates and graduates pursuing healthcare-related degrees. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university as an undergraduate or graduate student. Applicants must be pursuing a career in medicine, nursing, public health biomedical engineering, computer science, or any discipline related to health technology. Through this program, undergraduate students will be awarded a $2,000 scholarship and graduate students will be awarded a $3,000 scholarship. To apply, students must write a 1,000 to 1,500 word essay in response to one of the prompts below: Undergraduates: 'The Role of Technology in Revolutionizing Healthcare' Graduates: 'The Role of Remote Care in the Future of Preventative Health' To select the winning applicants, HealthArc adopts a transparent process and the applicants will be shortlisted based on the originality, depth of research, clarity of ideas, and the applicants’ vision for the future of healthcare technology. The winner of the 2025-26 annual scholarship for both undergraduate and graduate programs will be notified via email by December 1, 2025. The scholarship amount will be disbursed directly to the applicant’s educational institution.Show Less

Are you passionate about mathematics and machine learning? If so, you would be a great candidate for the Dan Herbatschek Scholarship! This $2,500 scholarship was established to provide opportunities for students pursuing mathematics and machine learning, with a particular focus on individuals from unconventional and underrepresented backgrounds. Founded by Dan Herbatschek, CEO of Ramsey Theory Group, the program is designed to deliver not only financial support, but also mentorship and hands-on experience through internships with the firm’s machine learning initiatives. The scholarship reflects Herbatschek’s belief that unconventional journeys often produce extraordinary innovators. While many young people are self-taught programmers drawn to artificial intelligence, they frequently lack the mathematical foundation and real-world context needed to advance. This initiative seeks to bridge that gap, equipping recipients with both resources and exposure to the role mathematics plays in shaping innovation.Show Less

The New Jersey Brain and Spine Healthcare Scholarship is a $2,000 award created to recognize and support students who are passionate about pursuing a career in healthcare. Whether your path is medicine, nursing, neuroscience, psychology, or another healthcare-related field, NJBS wants to honor your dedication to improving the lives of patients and shaping the future of care. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be high school seniors or current undergraduate students residing in or attending school in New Jersey, New York, or Pennsylvania. Applicants must also be pursuing a degree in a healthcare-related field. Applications will be reviewed by a committee of NJBS physicians and administrators. Essays will be evaluated based on relevance to the prompt, originality, commitment to a healthcare career, and clarity of writing. The recipient will be selected based on overall strength of application and alignment with NJBS’s mission of advancing healthcare through exceptional patient care. The scholarship recipient will receive a $2,000 award to support their education. The winner will be featured on the NJBS website and social media channels as part of their commitment to celebrating the future leaders of healthcare. Applicants can also apply directly through the New Jersey Brain and Spine Healthcare website.Show Less

Are you a middle or high school student with a passion for STEM? If so, consider applying for the Breakthrough Junior Challenge! Each year, the challenge awards $250,000 to a 13-18-year-old student who creatively and clearly explains a scientific or mathematical theory, concept, or principle in video form. The videos must be no longer than a minute and 30 seconds long and should be a dynamic visual medium, using diagrams, simulations, physical demonstrations, and more. The scholarship is funded by technology investors and science philanthropists Julia and Yuri Milner.  If you have a love for STEM, video making, and want to go to college debt-free, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS) is the United States’ oldest and most prestigious pre-college science competition, providing an important forum for original research that is recognized and reviewed by a national jury of professional scientists. To apply, eligible high school seniors must submit an online application that includes essays, transcripts, recommendations from teachers and mentors, and more, including the submission of an original research paper. Please visit the Regeneron STS website to read the full rules and learn more. Applications open on June 1 of every year and close in November. 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 K-12 student who has created a significant piece of work in the field of STEM, literature, music, or philosophy? The Davidson Institute Fellows Scholarship may be a good fit for you! The Davidson Institute Fellows Scholarship is a life-changing $50,000 scholarship opportunity for any student in the United States who is under 18. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of significant work. This means any work or accomplishment that experts in the field recognize as meaningful and has the potential to make a positive contribution to society. This typically comes in the form of a project completed by the student(s). That’s right, student(s)! You can apply to the Davidson Institute Fellows Scholarship in a group of two! There are also multiple scholarship categories you can choose to apply within, including Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Literature, Music, Philosophy, and Outside of the Box.Show Less

Every year, the American Chemical Society Scholars Program awards renewable scholarships to high school seniors and college undergraduates from historically underrepresented groups. Well-informed about the costs of hefty university tuition fees and funds needed to acquire appropriate lab equipment, the American Chemical Society aims to alleviate some of these expenses for a few lucky students each year. Applicants to the program must be currently planning or intending to study the chemical sciences in college and pursue chemistry-related careers. If you plan on studying chemistry and want a solution to heavy college costs, we encourage you to apply! Bear in mind that this scholarship runs from December 1st to March 1st every year.Show Less

The Norah Salt Scholarship supports residents of Porter County, Indiana who are graduating seniors from Hebron or Boone Grove high schools. Students seeking a degree in a STEM field are welcome to apply. Those pursuing a degree in engineering receive special consideration.Show Less

The Darling Ingredients Inc. Scholarship is open to FFA members who are graduating high school seniors or current college students. Members who are pursuing a certificate or degree in fields of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) career pathways are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The Meyerhoff Scholars Program is offered to graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue a Ph.D. or combined M.D./Ph.D. in the sciences, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Special consideration is given to students who have taken advanced placement courses in math and science, have research experience, and have strong references from science or math instructors.Show Less

The Ventura County Medical Education scholarship is offered to students from Ventura County in California who are currently enrolled in a program to pursue a professional certificate, associate, bachelor's, graduate degree, or doctorate in a healthcare-related field. Students must be committed to providing hands-on health care delivery in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or public hospital in Ventura County for a minimum of 3-years after graduating. Special consideration is given to students attending local medical education programs.Show Less

Agriculture is a booming industry, accounting for roughly 10 percent of all U.S. employment. If you're interested in pursuing a job in this sector, the BNSF Railway Company Collegiate Scholarship could help pay for your education! This scholarship is awarded to 10 students annually who are members of Future Farmers of America. Applicants must be graduating seniors or college students from California, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Texas. Students pursuing a certificate or degree in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) career pathways are encouraged to apply. The BNSF Railway Company Collegiate Scholarship is worth up to $5,000 (distributed in $1,250 payments per year for four years). If you're interested in this scholarship, you may want to consider exploring similar scholarships for agricultural studies available through Scholarships360. There are plenty of other opportunities to help fund your education!Show Less

The Robert Rainsberger Scholarship program supports graduating high school seniors in northwestern Indiana. Applicants should be studying for a degree in business, nursing, or a STEM field. Students from Crown Point, Hanover Central, Lowell, Hebron, Kankakee Valley or North Newton high schools are eligible to apply.Show Less

The David Mann Scholarship provides financial assistance to residents of the U.S. Graduating high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students studying a professional certification, associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree in aeronautical engineering, astronomy, astrophysics, or other related space sciences are welcome to apply.Show Less

The Robert Rainsberger Scholarship-Purdue Northwest program supports graduating seniors from Crown Point, Hanover Central, Lowell, Hebron, Kankakee Valley, or North Newton high schools who are residents of Lake, Porter, northern Jasper, or northern Newton counties in Indiana. Students pursuing a degree in business, nursing, or a STEM field at Purdue University- Northwest are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The Katherine M. Wakelee Scholarship is offered to a female graduating high school senior or community college transfer student from Ventura County, California who is interested in enrolling at a college studying in the natural or physical sciences. Students seeking a bachelor's degree are encouraged to apply. Special consideration is given to first-generation college students.Show Less

The Sheila Morris Luna Memorial Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors who are female residents of northern New Mexico. Students seeking a bachelor's degree in a STEM field at a New Mexico college or university are welcome to apply.Show Less

The CNH Industrial Aftermarket Solutions Scholarship is open to FFA members who are graduating high school seniors or college students. Members pursuing a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree in a field within the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) career pathway of power, structure, and technology are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The Teton County Social Services Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors who are committed to a career in the human services field. Students with job experience and a history of community service are encouraged to apply. This scholarship program is offered through the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole in partnership with the Fund for Public Education and the Teton County Scholarship Program.Show Less

Seeds, although generally tiny in size, play an integral role in the agricultural industry. They are not only the basic input for producing food and crops, but also are used as animal feed. Those who work in the seed industry are responsible for supporting growers by helping them operate and orchestrate seed equipment, planting, and seed scouting. Luckily, if you're a post-secondary student in California wanting to work in this field, the Ginny Patin Scholarship may be able to provide support for you! To qualify for the scholarship, individuals must be current or incoming post-secondary students who are attending a university in California. They must also be pursuing an agricultural degree related to the seed industry. Each year, three (3) students are chosen to earn $2,500 to go toward their post-secondary education. Recipients will be chosen based on their seed industry affiliation (through internships, jobs, events, and agricultural organization activities), demonstrated interest in the California seed industry, scholastic achievement and activities, an essay, letter(s) of recommendation, and financial need. Looking for other opportunities to plan(t) a better future? Then, consider checking out our other agriculture scholarships and scholarships for California students. Happy applying!Show Less

The M.M. Costello Scholarship offers financial assistance to female active, retired, reserve, or veteran members of the U.S. Army OR their female or male descendants. Graduating high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students studying for a professional certificate, associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree in any field related to health care are welcome to apply.Show Less

The Powers Scholarship for Avery County Schools is awarded to graduating seniors of Avery County, North Carolina from a public high school, a home school, or the NC School of Science and Mathematics. Students who are seeking a bachelor's degree on a full-time basis in an engineering or technical field are encouraged to apply. Special consideration is given to students who demonstrate financial need and to male and female students in alternating years.Show Less

The Nathaniel Ellis Cannady, Jr. Scholarship supports graduating high school seniors from designated counties in North Carolina. Selection is based on academic achievement, commendable character, and participation in extracurricular activities. Students who are seeking an associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, project management, or information technology on a full-time basis are welcome to apply.Show Less