Outside Scholarships Highlighted ScholarshipsScholarship Search Resources AwardDeadline Lost Coin Women's FundLost Coin Women's FundDeadlines varyThe Lost Coin Women's Fund Scholarship was set up to help women living in Massachusetts improve their quality of life by providing funds to assist in undergraduate studies or vocational training programs. See application for more details. Learn More & Apply Deadlines vary Courage to Grow ScholarshipCourage to Grow ScholarshipDeadlines varyEligible applicants are U.S. citizens, juniors or seniors in high school or college students with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or better. This scholarship is awarded monthly. One $500 winner selected on the last day of each month. Learn More & Apply Deadlines vary Big Y Community Scholarship ProgramBig Y Community Scholarship ProgramDeadline 02/01/25Big Y® Foods, Inc. is one of the largest, locally owned supermarket chains in New England. A family-owned and operated corporation, Big Y has represented excellence in the food industry since 1936. In tribute to both its employees and its customers, Big Y offers an annual scholarship program. Established in 1981, the program includes a series of scholarships which honor Big Y's founders; the late Paul H. D'Amour and his brother, Gerald D'Amour. All Big Y scholarships recognize academic merit and achievement. They are awarded to the most academically outstanding students in the Big Y market area. There are awards for both traditional and nontraditional students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Big Y awards more than 300 scholarships annually, totaling more than $250,000. Learn More & Apply 02/01/25 John F. and Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund for Art EducationJohn F. and Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund for Art EducationDeadline 02/01/25The John F. and Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund is open to United States citizens, aged between 18 and 35 years. Award amounts vary annually and range from $500 to $5,000 per recipient. The purpose of the Scholarship, in accordance with the clear stipulation of the Stacey’s will, is to foster high standard in the study of form, color, drawing, painting, design, and technique, as these are expressed in modes showing patent affinity with the classical tradition. Full scholarship application details are available through the link provided. Learn More & Apply 02/01/25 Elks Legacy AwardsElks Legacy AwardsDeadline 02/03/25Legacy Awards are $4,000 scholarships available to children and grandchildren of Elks Lodge members. For the 2024 contest, any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the order on or before April 1, 2022, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2022, is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2025. Great-grandchildren are not eligible. The applicant must be a high school senior. The applicant must apply online. The 2024 Legacy Awards application deadline is February 3, 2025, 11:59 a.m. Pacific Time. If you are selected as a 2025 Legacy Awards recipient, you will be required to perform three instances of service with an Elks Lodge during the four years you are receiving the scholarship. Click here for more information about serving with the Elks. Learn More & Apply 02/03/25 The Perry "Second Chances" ScholarshipThe Perry "Second Chances" ScholarshipDeadline 02/27/25The Perry "Second Chances" Scholarship award was created to offer multiple, one-time scholarships to women and girls impacted by incarceration, who are currently enrolled in a 2-to-4-year accredited college, vocational school, or university. In memory of U.S. Army Master Sergeant Thurman Perry Jr., known for the generosity and kindness he showed towards others regardless of their station in life, his young daughter, Gabrielle Angelique Perry, a formerly homeless and formerly incarcerated woman who is now a scientist and epidemiologist specializing in infectious diseases, is offering these generous awards on an annual basis. Please note, at this time the award is only open to U.S. citizens attending colleges, universities or vocational schools in the continental United States and U.S. territories. Learn More & Apply 02/27/25 Pullan & Young Supporting Prisoners’ Families ScholarshipPullan & Young Supporting Prisoners’ Families ScholarshipDeadline 03/17/25The Pullan & Young Supporting Prisoners’ Families Scholarship was established to help students who have loved ones who have been convicted of criminal offenses. We believe that every student should have access to an education, regardless of their circumstances, and our goal is to help make college more accessible and affordable for those affected by incarceration in their family. Each semester, Pullan & Young aims to help these students achieve their educational goals and reach their full potential. This $1000 scholarship will be awarded to one student per semester. To be considered for the Pullan & Young Supporting Prisoners’ Families Scholarship, please review the following criteria: Applicants must have a parent or family member who has been incarcerated. Applicants must be enrolled in or accepted into an accredited college or university within the United States for the Spring 2025 semester. Applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application. Learn More & Apply 03/17/25 College JumpStart "Show Grit" ScholarshipCollege JumpStart "Show Grit" ScholarshipDeadline 03/31/25The $1,000 College JumpStart "Show Grit" Scholarship rewards students who demonstrate grit and who continue to push themselves in spite of obstacles or challenges. Attending college is not an easy feat and takes years of commitment to achieve. This is your time to tell us what challenges you have faced and how you’ve demonstrated grit to get to where you are. (If this topic doesn’t speak to you, you may also write about any topic of your choice.) Applicants must be a current student high school (10th-12th grade) or college student, a U.S. citizen or legal resident, and complete the online application, including the personal statement. Financial need, grades, and test scores are not used as evaluation criteria for this award. Learn More & Apply 03/31/25 The Community Foundation of Western MassachusettsThe Community Foundation of Western MassachusettsDeadline 04/07/25The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts strives to provide financial assistance to students living in Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire counties, to help achieve a college credential. They have over 160 different scholarship funds, and each year over 1,000 individual scholarships are awarded. Open to: graduating high school seniors; students already graduated from high school; students who have earned a GED/HiSet; full- and part-time students; undergraduate and graduate students. Application period runs January 1 - April 7, 2025. Learn more at communityfoundation.org. Learn More & Apply 04/07/25 Kids’ Chance of Massachusetts ScholarshipKids’ Chance of Massachusetts ScholarshipDeadline 04/15/25Kids’ Chance of Massachusetts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides scholarships for children of workers that have been killed or seriously injured in a compensable work-related accident or occupational disease. Scholarships are awarded once a year and students may apply every year for which they are eligible. Scholarships are based on the student’s financial need. Student eligibility: Child who is a dependent of a worker killed or seriously injured in a compensable work-related accident or occupational disease with a Massachusetts employer. Between 17-22 years old at the time of the application. Demonstrated financial need to pay for post-secondary education. Accepted or already enrolled at a university, college or technical school. Pursuing a degree as a FULL-TIME student. For students attending a 2-year or 4-year college or university – Completion of the FAFSA – the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Full-time students preferred; Part-time students will be considered, at the discretion of the scholarship committee and dependent on the availability of funds. The amount of a scholarship renewal is based on available funding and the student having maintained “Satisfactory Academic Progress” (SAP). Learn More & Apply 04/15/25 Cover Letter Mastery ScholarshipCover Letter Mastery ScholarshipDeadline 04/15/25The Cover Letter Mastery Scholarship offered by CareerToolbelt.com is designed to support students who are looking to improve their cover letter writing skills and stand out in today’s competitive job market. The scholarship offers $750 to one deserving student who demonstrates creativity, critical thinking, passion, and excellence in crafting a job-winning cover letter. This can be used toward tuition, books, or other education-related expenses. What makes this scholarship unique is that it focuses on a skill that has immediate, real-world applications. Crafting a strong cover letter is not so much an academic exercise as it is a skill for getting hired and launching your career. Learn More & Apply 04/15/25 Across Cultures “Expand Your Horizons” ScholarshipAcross Cultures “Expand Your Horizons” ScholarshipDeadline 04/28/25Getting the most out of life requires both the courage to explore the world, and the kindness and openness to welcome and accept all those you meet along the way. One student or graduate who demonstrates a trailblazing spirit and passion for educational exploration will be awarded $2,000 to help them continue on their path to travel and learn. This may include philanthropic work abroad, participation in science fairs, immersion in new languages, and anything else that demonstrates an eagerness to explore and learn! Learn More & Apply 04/28/25 Domaine ScholarshipDomaine ScholarshipDeadline 05/01/25Domaine, the world's largest independent Shopify design and development partner, is searching for one undergraduate student who can provide a unique perspective on the shopping habits of 18-23 year-olds. Submit a well-researched, data-driven article (2,000 words) exploring what matters most to you and your peers when shopping online. Open to all undergraduate students, regardless of major, at accredited US universities/colleges (excluding first-semester freshmen and graduating seniors). Learn More & Apply 05/01/25 College JumpStart "Gratitude" ScholarshipCollege JumpStart "Gratitude" ScholarshipDeadline 06/30/25The $1,000 College JumpStart Gratitude Scholarship allows you to share your thanks for when someone has done something kind for you. Along your life’s path, there have probably been people who have supported you or helped you. Now is the time to describe the help that they’ve provided and how it has shaped who you are. Applicants must be a current student (10th-12th grade or already in college), be a U.S. citizen or legal resident, and complete the online application including the personal statement. Financial need, grades, and test scores are not used as evaluation criteria for this scholarship. Learn More & Apply 06/30/25 ROI CX Act Now ScholarshipROI CX Act Now ScholarshipDeadline 07/01/25Awarded twice a year to college and university undergraduates who demonstrate a commitment to their education and to improving customer experiences. Two $2,500 scholarships are awarded annually in fall and spring. Eligibility: All college and university undergraduate students currently enrolled in an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university All fields of study U.S. citizens Learn More & Apply 07/01/25 VidaBox $500 Scholarship ProgramVidaBox $500 Scholarship ProgramDeadline 09/30/25VidaBox offers a one-time $500 scholarship to assist deserving students in covering education-related costs. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, a legal resident of the United States or a holder of a valid student visa, and currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time undergraduate program in an accredited U.S. university or college Learn More & Apply 09/30/25 LOOV Organic $500 ScholarshipLOOV Organic $500 ScholarshipDeadline 11/30/25Scholarship Details Name of Program: LOOV Organic $500 Scholarship Fund Worth: $500 (one-time reward) Deadline of Application: 30th, November, 2025 Available Slot(s): 1 Who Can Apply We are seeking highly motivated undergraduates currently enrolled in accredited universities worldwide who are majoring in fields such as nutritional science, health & wellness, dietetics, exercise science, or any other health-related programs. High school seniors who have been accepted into a university program for the coming semester can also apply. Applicants must meet the following criteria: Must be at least 18 years old Must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time undergraduate program at an accredited university or college Must be enrolled in nutritional science, health & wellness, dietetics, exercise science, or any other health-related programs. Must submit a 300-word essay on one of the topics outlined on the scholarship webpage. Learn More & Apply 11/30/25 Red Kite has over $25 billion in scholarships, grants, loans and more compiled on their website. Once you’ve filled out your profile, our AI-powered search engine will match you to personalized scholarship recommendations. Scholly is an aggregator of scholarship opportunities that relies on the user creating a student profile that is then used to match students to scholarships by due date, amount of effort required to apply, and other variables. Scholly is owned by student loan company Sallie Mae. The US Department of Labor offers a comprehensive scholarship search database through the Career One Stop web site. Use this site also to access valuable resources on career options, unique education and training opportunities, and job search information. Find scholarships through Peterson’s Test Prep. This online education tool offers users standardized exam preparation, including practice tests, eBooks, and online courses. It is ideal for researching undergraduate and graduate school programs, finding tuition assistance, exploring academic opportunities, and preparing for professional careers. Cappex is a leader in providing comprehensive information for students and families on the college experience. Their scholarship search engine involves creating a user profile and then being matched with scholarship opportunities that fit your profile. Visit StudentScholarshipSearch.com and use the "Scholarship Matcher" tool to identify scholarship opportunities that fit with your grade level, GPA, state of residency, gender, and ethnic heritage. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through its MassHire360 online platform, provides a comprehensive list of private scholarships, across industries and with a wide range of qualifying criteria. From the MassHire360 login page, follow the on-screen instructions to log in as a Massachusetts Resident. If you are currently or were previously in foster care, or adopted from foster care, many resources are available to assist with financing college. Start with the comprehensive information available from the Foster Care to Success.