Top 536 March Scholarships in 2023

Are you a high school student interested in making art? If so, consider applying for the Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest! The contest is open to students grades 9-12 who submit a two-dimensional art piece depicting patriotism. This scholarship is offered by VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States) Auxiliary, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing services for veterans and honoring them and their families. They started the contest in 1979 to encourage patriotism in youths and recognize their artistry. Every year, the scholarship offers multiple awards totaling $34,000 to the first-place winners from each state. If you want to make art about patriotism and are looking for a scholarship opportunity, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a full-time high school junior in the U.S. dedicated to pursuing and completing a bachelor’s degree after high school? Additionally, do you demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income)? If either applies, we encourage you to apply for the Horatio Alger National Scholarships! Awarding low-income students for overcoming and persevering through the challenges in their lives, the Horatio Alger National Scholarships grant $25,000 and an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington D.C. to 106 students each year. All you need to do to apply is fully complete and submit the online application and required materials (which are also submitted on the application). If you’re a low-income student passionate about receiving an undergraduate education, the Horatio Alger National Scholarships may be a great opportunity for you! Bear in mind that this scholarship runs from December 1st to March 15th annually.

Are you a high school senior with critical financial need and perseverance in overcoming adversity? Further, will you be enrolled in a U.S. college or university the fall after graduation? If so, consider applying for some of the many Horatio Alger Undergraduate Scholarships! These scholarships aim to help U.S. citizens with financial need attend college at a lower cost, awarding between $10,000 and $52,000 each. The scholarships are offered by the Horatio Alger Association, an organization with a mission to “fund need-based college scholarships for low-income youth to pursue their dreams through higher education.” As each scholarship has differing criteria, there are bound to be some you meet the criteria for. We recommend giving them a look-through and applying if you meet the criteria! Bear in mind that this scholarship runs from December 1st to March 15th annually.

Are you an undergraduate or graduate student excited about your future? Consider applying for the Frame My Future scholarship! The Frame my Future scholarship awards up to $6,000 to multiple students each year who submit visual representations of what their future will look like. In addition to their artwork, applicants must submit an essay (500 words or less) in which they explain the meaning of their piece. If you’d like to create your own future (in art/visual form), we encourage you to apply! This is a great opportunity to imagine your future while setting up for it, too.

Are you over 14 years of age, enrolled in high school or college, and enjoy making original artwork? If so, the Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest may be the perfect opportunity for you! Each year, the contest awards $10,000 to the applicant who submits the best holiday, greeting, or all-around holiday card. While the top ten finalists will be decided by a public vote, the final winner will be decided by a panel of judges. The contest is offered by The Gallery Collection, the “leading business-to-business online and mail order publisher of premium quality personalized Christmas, Holiday, and Everyday greeting cards in the United States.” If you’re a student aged 14 or older who wants to put their card-making skills to the test, we encourage you to apply!

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year. Niche is giving one student $50,000 to help pay for tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required!

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

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.

The Equal Opportunity Scholarship exists to support two motivated high school, undergraduate, or graduate school students who want to improve their lives and the lives of the people around them. The scholarship is open to students from any field of study who have a 2.0 GPA or higher. Each winner will receive a $500 cash award and may be pursuing any major to be eligible. This scholarship was established to "help create a more equal playing field" among students of varying socioeconomic backgrounds. If you're a highly-motivated current or aspiring post-secondary student with financial need, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The American Legion Auxiliary Department of Texas General Education Scholarship annually awards $500 to graduating high school seniors from Texas who are the child, grandchild, or greatgrandchild of a veteran who served in the Armed Forces between April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918 (WWI) or any time after December 12, 1941. To apply, interested students must submit a letter stating qualifications and intentions, three letters of recommendation, two letters from the principal or Counselor of the school from which he or she is a graduate, or from an advisor or instructor at their current college or university and from a representative citizen, certifying to the applicant's character, Americanism and scholarship. Lastly, applicants must submit a certificate copy of high school grades for the last two years of work. If you're a college-bound high school senior from Texas whose relative served in the Armed Forces between April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918 (WWI), or any time after December 12, 1941, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Chrysalis Scholarship provides degree-completion funding for women geoscience graduate students whose education has been significantly interrupted by life circumstances. Applicants must be approaching the completion phase of their geoscience degree and be someone who has contributed to, and will continue to contribute to, both the geosciences and the larger world community through their academic and personal strengths. To apply, interested students must submit a completed application, as well as two letters of reference, one from their thesis/dissertation advisor and one from another scientist of their choice. Selected recipients will earn $2,000, in addition to a one-year membership to AWG. If you're a women geoscience graduate student who is nearing the end of your program, but whose life has been interrupted by difficult circumstances, we encourage you to apply. Keep on reading to learn more!

The Blind or Deaf Beneficiary Grant Program is a state-funded program that provides financial aid to blind or deaf Pennsylvania residents who are currently attending a postsecondary institution. To apply, first-time applicants must submit a signed letter confirming that they have been evaluated and are eligible to receive benefits from the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) OR a completed, signed, and dated Medical Professional Certification Form from your physician regarding your visual and/or hearing impairment (located on the last page of the BDBG Application). All applicants, including renewal ones, however, must submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). If you're a blind or deaf Pennsylvania resident and post-secondary student, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

Are you a college student whose parents were left disabled or killed while working for Minnesota or Iowa employers? If so, consider applying for the SFM Foundation Scholarship. The scholarship is open to the dependents of workers left injured or killed in work-related accidents in Iowa and Minnesota. Applicants should also be high school graduates (or GED holders) and be pursuing a postsecondary degree or certificate. The scholarship is offered by the SFM Foundation, a nonprofit that focuses on helping families affected by workplace injuries. They are dedicated to providing scholarship opportunities to the children of workers left disabled or killed while working. The foundation believes in the importance of making college more affordable for such students to help them pursue their dreams and help ease the pain and suffering caused by their parent’s injuries. Thus, every year, recipients of the scholarship earn up to $15,000 for use toward tuition, books, and fees. If this sounds like a fitting opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply!

Sertoma's Communicative Disorders Scholarship annually awards $1,000 to multiple graduate students pursuing advanced degrees in audiology or speech-language pathology from institutions in the U.S. To be considered, applicants must also be U.S. citizens, have a minimum 3.5 GPA across their whole post-secondary career, and submit a completed scholarship application by March 31st. If you're a graduate student pursuing a degree in audiology or speech-language pathology, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Indiana Society of Professional Engineers Scholarships are open to Indiana college sophomores, juniors, and seniors pursuing a course of study in engineering. To be eligible, applicants and their parents/legal guardian(s) must be Indiana residents, and applicants must either attend an Indiana educational institution or commute daily to a school outside the state. Selected recipients will receive $2,000 to go towards their post-secondary education. If you're an Indiana college sophomore or upperclassman, we encourage you to apply! Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity, and keep on reading to learn more.

The American Society of Military Comptrollers High School Scholarship annually awards between $1,000 and $3,000 to nine high school seniors pursuing a future in financial/resource management. Eligible fields include, but are not limited to, business, economics, accounting, and finance. This scholarship aims to increase local chapter scholarship programs and requires an ASMC chapter endorsement letter to apply. Chapter presidents may only submit up to two applications each award year, so, if you're interested, make sure to get your application in early to be considered!

Are you a student whose life has been impacted by cancer? If so, the Mesothelioma.com Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! The scholarship is open to full-time college students and graduate students who have had cancer themselves or who have a family member that has had or is currently battling cancer. The scholarship is offered by Mesothelioma.com, a website dedicated to” providing the latest medical information, spreading awareness about the dangers of asbestos, and helping patients and their families connect with treatment and legal resources.” Created in 2015, the scholarship program honors Heather Von St. James, a mesothelioma survivor and advocate. Today, the scholarship program awards $4,000 every year to one recipient to fund their pursuit of higher education. If you or a loved one has battled cancer and you are looking to fund your degree, we encourage you to apply!

Earn your MSN with the Nursing Education Forgivable Loan! Applicants must have a BSN and be in good standing with educational loans. The loan can be forgiven with one year of full-time teaching at an accredited school of nursing in Mississippi or through professional nursing for each year of loan received. Apply from October 1 to March 31 with a document deadline of April 30, except for the Letter of Acceptance, which may be submitted through June 30th. Awards are given on a first-come, first-served basis, granting up to $8,000 for two years. Don't miss out on this opportunity to advance your nursing career!