JVS Chicago Scholarship Program
$4,000
College can be costly. The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago helps make it more affordable.
Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are open now. Apply online. All applications and supporting materials must be received by March 1, 2026.
If you have questions or need more information, email jvsscholarship@jvschicago.org or call 312.673.3444.
Program overview
- These scholarships are funded through the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago to assist Jewish undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate financial need and are preparing for careers in the helping professions.
- Awards can be up to $4,000 and may be renewable.
Who may apply
You...
College can be costly. The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago helps make it more affordable.
Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are open now. Apply online. All applications and supporting materials must be received by March 1, 2026.
If you have questions or need more information, email jvsscholarship@jvschicago.org or call 312.673.3444.
Program overview
- These scholarships are funded through the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago to assist Jewish undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate financial need and are preparing for careers in the helping professions.
- Awards can be up to $4,000 and may be renewable.
Who may apply
You...
Herbert W. Nickens Medical Student Scholarships
$5,000
Overview
Five scholarships will be awarded to exceptional students who will be entering their third year of medical school and who have shown leadership in advancing equal opportunity in medical education and improving access to quality health care. Nominees should have a proven record of leading efforts to meet the educational, societal, and health care needs of underserved communities within the United States.
Award details
- Each award carries a $5,000 scholarship.
- Awardees must accept their scholarship in person at Learn Serve Lead 2026: The AAMC Annual Meeting in Anaheim, CA. (AAMC will cover travel and registration expenses.)
Eligibility...
Overview
Five scholarships will be awarded to exceptional students who will be entering their third year of medical school and who have shown leadership in advancing equal opportunity in medical education and improving access to quality health care. Nominees should have a proven record of leading efforts to meet the educational, societal, and health care needs of underserved communities within the United States.
Award details
- Each award carries a $5,000 scholarship.
- Awardees must accept their scholarship in person at Learn Serve Lead 2026: The AAMC Annual Meeting in Anaheim, CA. (AAMC will cover travel and registration expenses.)
Eligibility...
Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
Now celebrating its 25th year, the Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference is an immersive, five-day summer program for 51 high school juniors — one student chosen from each state plus the District of Columbia — who live by the motto “Dream. Dare. Do.” If you’re drawn to journalism or multimedia storytelling, this opportunity is designed for you.
Program overview
Selected students will travel to Washington, D.C., for an exclusive, no-cost experience where they will tour newsrooms, meet leading journalists and digital storytellers, build connections with peers from across the country, and explore the nation’s capital.
What the...
Introduction
Now celebrating its 25th year, the Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference is an immersive, five-day summer program for 51 high school juniors — one student chosen from each state plus the District of Columbia — who live by the motto “Dream. Dare. Do.” If you’re drawn to journalism or multimedia storytelling, this opportunity is designed for you.
Program overview
Selected students will travel to Washington, D.C., for an exclusive, no-cost experience where they will tour newsrooms, meet leading journalists and digital storytellers, build connections with peers from across the country, and explore the nation’s capital.
What the...
Alaska Bar Association Law School Scholarships
$1,000
Overview
The Alaska Bar Association awards scholarships to law students who have demonstrated connections to Alaska and who plan to return to the state within two years after graduating. Awards are available only to students currently in their first or second year of law school.
Eligibility
- Current 1L or 2L law students.
- Demonstrated ties to Alaska.
- Intention to return to Alaska within two years of graduation.
Deadline
All applications must be submitted to the Alaska Bar Association by March 1.
Required application materials
Each submission must include:
- A fully completed application form.
- Official proof of...
Overview
The Alaska Bar Association awards scholarships to law students who have demonstrated connections to Alaska and who plan to return to the state within two years after graduating. Awards are available only to students currently in their first or second year of law school.
Eligibility
- Current 1L or 2L law students.
- Demonstrated ties to Alaska.
- Intention to return to Alaska within two years of graduation.
Deadline
All applications must be submitted to the Alaska Bar Association by March 1.
Required application materials
Each submission must include:
- A fully completed application form.
- Official proof of...
Cancer Pathways Teen Writing Scholarship
$1,000
Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026, our national Teen Writing Contest welcomes high school students to tell their stories about living with cancer—whether it’s their own diagnosis or that of someone close to them.
The 2026 Teen Writing Contest is now accepting entries.
Eligibility & entry requirements
- Who may enter: Students in grades 9–12 who live in the United States and have been impacted by cancer.
- Length: Submissions must be no longer than 1,500 words.
- Format limits: Poems, works of fiction, and essays about pets are not eligible.
- Originality: Entries must be the contestant’s own original...
Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026, our national Teen Writing Contest welcomes high school students to tell their stories about living with cancer—whether it’s their own diagnosis or that of someone close to them.
The 2026 Teen Writing Contest is now accepting entries.
Eligibility & entry requirements
- Who may enter: Students in grades 9–12 who live in the United States and have been impacted by cancer.
- Length: Submissions must be no longer than 1,500 words.
- Format limits: Poems, works of fiction, and essays about pets are not eligible.
- Originality: Entries must be the contestant’s own original...
Mary V. Gaver Scholarship
$3,000
Overview
This annual $3,000 scholarship supports students enrolled in an ALA‑accredited Master’s program who are specializing in youth services. The award is open to U.S. and Canadian citizens or permanent residents and was established in 2001 to commemorate a former ALA president and Rutgers University professor who made significant contributions to library youth services.
Key dates and frequency
- Frequency: Annual
- Application window: September 1 through March 1 each year
- Next deadline: March 1, 2026
How to apply
Apply using the single online application managed by the ALA Scholarship Program (this one application covers all ALA scholarships). Be...
Overview
This annual $3,000 scholarship supports students enrolled in an ALA‑accredited Master’s program who are specializing in youth services. The award is open to U.S. and Canadian citizens or permanent residents and was established in 2001 to commemorate a former ALA president and Rutgers University professor who made significant contributions to library youth services.
Key dates and frequency
- Frequency: Annual
- Application window: September 1 through March 1 each year
- Next deadline: March 1, 2026
How to apply
Apply using the single online application managed by the ALA Scholarship Program (this one application covers all ALA scholarships). Be...
Miriam L. Hornback Scholarship
$3,000
Open to ALA employees or library support staff who are enrolled in an MLS program accredited by the ALA.
About
- Year established: 2000
- Award: An annual $3,000 scholarship granted to an ALA staff member or library support worker who is a U.S. or Canadian citizen, or a permanent resident, and who is pursuing an MLS at an ALA-accredited institution.
- Namesake: Dedicated in honor of a longtime ALA staff member (served 1944–1991) who acted as secretariat for the ALA Council and the Executive Board.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the ALA Scholarship Program’s single online application....
Open to ALA employees or library support staff who are enrolled in an MLS program accredited by the ALA.
About
- Year established: 2000
- Award: An annual $3,000 scholarship granted to an ALA staff member or library support worker who is a U.S. or Canadian citizen, or a permanent resident, and who is pursuing an MLS at an ALA-accredited institution.
- Namesake: Dedicated in honor of a longtime ALA staff member (served 1944–1991) who acted as secretariat for the ALA Council and the Executive Board.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the ALA Scholarship Program’s single online application....
Edward C. Bryant Scholarship
$2,500
Introduction
In 1995 Westat created the Edward C. Bryant Scholarship Trust Fund to commemorate its cofounder and chair emeritus, Edward C. Bryant, and to provide financial support for a student pursuing graduate study. Westat, an employee-owned statistical firm founded in 1961, expanded under Bryant’s leadership into a leading statistical research organization serving federal, state, and local governments, as well as private businesses and foundations.
Award
A single recipient is chosen each year for the Bryant Scholarship. The award carries a $2,500 cash prize.
Eligibility
- Students enrolled in graduate programs at U.S. or international institutions may apply.
- Applicants currently...
Introduction
In 1995 Westat created the Edward C. Bryant Scholarship Trust Fund to commemorate its cofounder and chair emeritus, Edward C. Bryant, and to provide financial support for a student pursuing graduate study. Westat, an employee-owned statistical firm founded in 1961, expanded under Bryant’s leadership into a leading statistical research organization serving federal, state, and local governments, as well as private businesses and foundations.
Award
A single recipient is chosen each year for the Bryant Scholarship. The award carries a $2,500 cash prize.
Eligibility
- Students enrolled in graduate programs at U.S. or international institutions may apply.
- Applicants currently...
Engebretson Foundation Scholarship
$10,000
The Engebretson Foundation is seeking a high school senior to receive a one-year scholarship of $10,000.00 per semester.
Eligibility requirements
- Currently a graduating senior from a U.S. high school.
- Intend to enroll at a four‑year college or university.
- Demonstrate financial need sufficient to require assistance to attend a four‑year college.
- Earned a composite ACT score of 28 or higher, or a minimum SAT score of 1240.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.75 and/or rank in the top 5% of the graduating class.
- Have filed for federal student aid and received the Student...
The Engebretson Foundation is seeking a high school senior to receive a one-year scholarship of $10,000.00 per semester.
Eligibility requirements
- Currently a graduating senior from a U.S. high school.
- Intend to enroll at a four‑year college or university.
- Demonstrate financial need sufficient to require assistance to attend a four‑year college.
- Earned a composite ACT score of 28 or higher, or a minimum SAT score of 1240.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.75 and/or rank in the top 5% of the graduating class.
- Have filed for federal student aid and received the Student...
Alexander Christian Foundation Scholarships
$4,000
Introduction
Alexander Christian Foundation, Inc., a charitable nonprofit formed in 1964, provides scholarships to help students who are members of Independent Christian Church/Church of Christ congregations in Indiana pursue Christian ministry education.
Eligibility
To be considered for an Alexander Christian Foundation undergraduate scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be an Indiana resident.
- Be an attending member of an Independent Christian Church/Church of Christ located in Indiana.
- Intend to serve (or currently be serving) in a church-related vocation where the primary focus is preaching or disciple-making. Examples include working in a local church (minister, youth minister,...
Introduction
Alexander Christian Foundation, Inc., a charitable nonprofit formed in 1964, provides scholarships to help students who are members of Independent Christian Church/Church of Christ congregations in Indiana pursue Christian ministry education.
Eligibility
To be considered for an Alexander Christian Foundation undergraduate scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be an Indiana resident.
- Be an attending member of an Independent Christian Church/Church of Christ located in Indiana.
- Intend to serve (or currently be serving) in a church-related vocation where the primary focus is preaching or disciple-making. Examples include working in a local church (minister, youth minister,...
ALSC Bound to Stay Bound Books scholarships
$8,000
Intro
The Bound to Stay Bound Books (BTSB) Scholarship supports students planning to pursue an MLS or other advanced degree who intend to work in children’s library services. Four awards of $8,000 each are offered annually. Eligible work includes service to children through age 14 in any kind of library. This scholarship is administered by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and funded by Bound to Stay Bound Books, Incorporated. Bound to Stay Bound Books has sponsored professional growth for children’s librarians through this scholarship since 1985; the program’s 30th anniversary was celebrated in 2015 in a commemorative...
Intro
The Bound to Stay Bound Books (BTSB) Scholarship supports students planning to pursue an MLS or other advanced degree who intend to work in children’s library services. Four awards of $8,000 each are offered annually. Eligible work includes service to children through age 14 in any kind of library. This scholarship is administered by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and funded by Bound to Stay Bound Books, Incorporated. Bound to Stay Bound Books has sponsored professional growth for children’s librarians through this scholarship since 1985; the program’s 30th anniversary was celebrated in 2015 in a commemorative...
Continuing Christian Education Scholarships
$500
Overview
Several annual scholarships are available through diocesan funds and private endowments. All applications must be submitted by May 1.
Misticos Scholarships
- Four scholarships are awarded each year, designated for one female and three male students who belong to either the Greek Orthodox or Episcopal faiths.
- These awards, created by the late Alexander Misticos, serve as memorials to members of his family and are intended to help cover college expenses.
Warren Scholarships
- Established by the late Robert Warren of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Cathedral, the Warren Trust Scholarships follow criteria comparable to the Misticos awards but give preference...
Overview
Several annual scholarships are available through diocesan funds and private endowments. All applications must be submitted by May 1.
Misticos Scholarships
- Four scholarships are awarded each year, designated for one female and three male students who belong to either the Greek Orthodox or Episcopal faiths.
- These awards, created by the late Alexander Misticos, serve as memorials to members of his family and are intended to help cover college expenses.
Warren Scholarships
- Established by the late Robert Warren of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Cathedral, the Warren Trust Scholarships follow criteria comparable to the Misticos awards but give preference...
