Top 756 April Scholarships in 2024

Are you a high school, college, or graduate student who has something to say about e-waste (any type of used electronics that are nearing the end of their useful life, and are discarded, donated or given to a recycler)? The E-waste Scholarship by Digital Responsibility could then be a good opportunity for you! The $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually to one individual who writes the most compelling 140-character message addressing the “worst thing about e-waste.” Bear in mind that finalists may be required to submit an additional 500-1,000-word essay elaborating on this topic. If this sounds up your alley, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a post-secondary student of Scottish birth or heritage? If so, the St. Andrew's Society of Washington DC Founders' Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship is awarded to multiple post-secondary students of Scottish birth or heritage. Bear in mind that applicants from the United States must also hold permanent residence in the Mid-Atlantic Region (the District of Columbia, the States of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, West Virginia, and the Commonwealths of Pennsylvania and Virginia). Other evaluation criteria include an identifiable need for financial assistance, a meritorious academic record, and an indication that the proposed course of study will materially contribute to the applicant's intellectual development and economic independence. Special attention will be given to applicants whose work would enhance public knowledge of Scottish history or culture. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Want to get a $1,000 scholarship for just writing about your dream home? If this sounds like a sweet deal to you, then you may want to consider applying for the RealtyHop Scholarship! The RealtyHop Scholarship offers $1,000 to students who submit an essay about a RealtyHop listing they could envision themselves occupying in the future. The scholarship is awarded twice a year. Applications are due annually on April 30th and August 31st. It’s open to any current college student or graduating high school senior.  If you fit the scholarship criteria and want to write a short essay about your dream home, then we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The AINTA Scholarship is available to students of American Indian, Native Hawaiian, or Alaska Native heritage. Students seeking a professional certification, associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree in hospitality, tourism, recreation, culinary arts, or related fields and pursuing a career in tourism are eligible to apply.Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior residing in Webster County, Nebraska, who plans to enroll in a two- or four-year post-secondary program to pursue an agriculture-related degree? Further, are you actively involved in your local house of worship and community? If so, the Leslie & Helen R. Wilson Memorial Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $500 to one applicant who is set to graduate in the top one-third of their high school graduating class and is actively involved in their local church and community. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Gaines-Jones Scholarship provides financial assistance for college to African American high school seniors from designated counties in southwestern Georgia and the San Francisco Bay area of California.Show Less

Are you related to or are a member of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard pursuing a degree? If so, consider applying for the FRA Education Foundation Scholarships! The scholarships are open to U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard members, and their relatives pursuing any type of postsecondary education. The scholarships are funded by the Fleet Reserve Association (FRA), a non-profit organization that advocates for service members, veterans, and their families, and helps deserving students reach their educational and professional goals. To contribtute to this mission, their scholarships award up to $5,000 to help lucky recipients fund their educations. If you are a member or relative of a veteran or service member and are looking for a scholarship opportunity, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Allegheny Mountain Section Scholarship provides financial assistance to undergraduate students in West Virginia and western Pennsylvania who are interested in preparing for a career in the environmental field.Show Less

Are you a West Virginia resident who is enrolled/will soon be enrolled at an institution of higher education in West Virginia or Pennsylvania as a full-time undergraduate student? If so, you may be eligible for the West Virginia Higher Education Grant Program! Each year, the scholarship is awarded to multiple such students who also demonstrate financial need and are attending a participating institution in West Virginia or Pennsylvania as a full-time undergraduate student. In order to apply, interested students must simply submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by April 15th. If you are selected for the grant, bear in mind that it may be renewed until your course of study is completed, but may not exceed an additional three academic years beyond the initial award. If you're a West Virginia resident who is/will be attending an in-state or Pennsylvania college or university, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Jennifer Casey Alderman Legacy Scholarship Award is open to young adults who have lost a parent to metastatic breast cancer or have financial hardship due to a parent currently living with metastatic breast cancer who wishes to seek higher education as a post-high school graduate. At this time scholarship applications will be considered from individuals living in IN, KY, OH, or TN. To apply for the Jennifer Casey Alderman Legacy Scholarship, submit a written essay about the subject of your choice, no more than five pages in length. Applicants should include proof of nominee qualifications either in the form of an obituary, a copy of the death certificate, or a signed letter from the parents’ medical oncologist. Applications should be submitted to: Twisted Pink – Jennifer Casey Alderman Legacy Scholarship Award, 8016 Vinecrest Avenue #2, Louisville, KY 40222. Email applications can be sent to [email protected] with the Subject "Jennifer Casey Alderman Legacy Scholarship Award".Show Less

The Mercer Scholarship is open to Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard personnel, or their spouses and dependent biological, step, or adoptive children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren. Alternatively, students may be eligible if they are FRA members in good standing or the spouse, child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of an FRA member. Each year, up to $5,000 will be awarded to students pursuing trade school, community or four-year college, or graduate school. Recipients for the scholarship will be chosen based on financial need, academic standing, character, and leadership qualities. The scholarship accepts applications from September 1st to April 15th of each year. If you're a veteran or an FRA member, or a descendant or spouse of either, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior with plans to enter law enforcement? If so, the Maine Chiefs Of Police Memorial Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the Maine Chiefs of Police Memorial Scholarship awards $1,000 to two (2) graduating high school seniors who hope to pursue a career in law enforcement. To apply, interested students must submit a 300-word essay, their educational history showing courses taken, and three letters of recommendation. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less