Scholarships

Texas Telephone Association Foundation — Overview The Texas Telephone Association Foundation (TTA Foundation) is a nonprofit, philanthropic organization established to deepen public understanding of telephony and to encourage careers in the telecommunications industry. Education and Research Mission The Foundation works to highlight the role of dependable, efficient telecommunications infrastructure in Texas’s economy and to support education and research in telephony. To accomplish this, TTA Foundation sponsors lectures, seminars, other educational programs, and awards scholarships each year to Texas high school students. 2026–2027 Scholarship Program The TTA Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2026–2027 academic year. Completed applications must...

Introduction Tall Clubs International Foundation (TCIF) presents annual scholarships in memory/honor of Kae Sumner-Einfeldt, Virginia Linquist-Winker, Robert Rader, Carolyn Goldstein, and Charles & Doris Chickering. These awards, reserved for deserving high school seniors in North America (United States and Canada only), are funded through nominations submitted by Tall Clubs International’s local member clubs and Members-at-Large (MALs). From the nominations received, scholarship recipients are selected to receive at least a $1,000 award from Tall Clubs International Foundation, Inc. (Membership in a local TCI club is NOT required.) Eligibility requirements To be considered for a scholarship, every applicant must satisfy ALL of...

2026–27 applications now open: The American Indian Endowed Scholarship (AIES) is accepting applications through Monday, March 2, 2026. See the How to Apply section below for submission instructions. Overview The AIES provides financial support to students who demonstrate need and maintain strong social and cultural connections to an American Indian community in Washington State. Awards may be used at Washington public colleges and many independent colleges. While preference is given to upper-division undergraduates and graduate students, applicants at all levels are eligible for consideration. Award amounts typically range from about $500 to $3,000. Each year, approximately 10–15 recipients are selected....

Introduction Union membership helps families secure better opportunities for the future. AFSCME members and their families can apply for annual scholarships offered through AFSCME Council 31 to support their educational goals. About the Larry Marquardt Scholarship The Larry Marquardt Scholarship commemorates Larry Marquardt, the first executive director of AFSCME Council 31, who served until his death in 1980 and devoted his life to organizing and improving conditions for working people. Council 31 maintains this fund to provide financial assistance for higher education to members and their children. Award amount Three scholarships of $3,000 each are granted each academic year. Who...

Introduction Each year the Chicago Federation of Labor (CFL) presents ten William A. Lee Memorial Scholarships of $2,000 each. Five awards are reserved for winners of the Academic Competition and five are awarded through a Random Drawing. Applicants must select either the Academic Competition or the Random Drawing; entering both categories will disqualify the student from both. The scholarship was renamed in 1985 in honor of William A. Lee, the CFL’s longest-serving president, who dedicated more than 60 years to labor and community service, including 38 years with the CFL. Key Dates and Deadlines - Deadline: All materials must be...

Intro The Les Best Scholarship Program offers financial support to OCSEA members and their family members pursuing postsecondary education. Each academic year, the program distributes a total of $12,000 in awards. Applications are accepted annually from January 1 through April 30. How to apply All application materials must be received by April 30. Submit the items below as part of your packet: - A fully completed and signed Les Best Scholarship application. - An official acceptance letter showing admission to a union apprenticeship, a vocational/trade school, or an accredited college or university for undergraduate study. - A 500–1,000 word essay...

Introduction The Washington State Council of County & City Employees (WSCCCE / Council 2) awards a set of scholarships each year. Each scholarship application contains the specific rules and instructions applicants must follow to be considered. Note: the “Statement of Required Facts” is used only by Council 2 to verify eligibility and is not provided to the Scholarship Committee. Eligibility These awards are open to high school seniors and college undergraduate students who are dependents of, or under the legal guardianship of, a local union member in good standing with WSCCCE (including qualifying non-association members in good standing). Scholarship awards...

Overview The Miami Police Department’s Do The Right Thing (DTRT) initiative is offering a memorial scholarship to support young adults who want to pursue a career in law enforcement. The program honors the legacy of a cherished officer who died in 2011 and aims to help community-minded applicants train as City of Miami police officers. About the Scholarship Named the Senior Police Executive Angel Calzadilla/Do The Right Thing Police Memorial Scholarship, this award was created to commemorate Senior Police Executive Angel Calzadilla. Calzadilla passed away at age 48 after a long, private battle with cystic fibrosis. The scholarship continues his...

Overview This scholarship opportunity is for students pursuing studies related to food, agriculture or natural resources in the United States. Awards support both graduating high school seniors and undergraduates and include conference access as described below. Who is eligible - Graduating high school seniors or current undergraduate students - Enrolled in (or planning to enroll in) a U.S.-based, agriculture- or food-related degree program at a four-year institution, or intending to complete a four-year degree - Age 17–25 at the time of the AFA Leaders Conference - Recommended minimum GPA: 2.5 - Demonstrated interest in food, agriculture and/or natural resources and...

Introduction The American Legion Auxiliary funds the Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship to honor the children of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Recognizing not only the service of veterans but also the sacrifices made by their families, this scholarship helps eligible students pursue postsecondary education. Each year, awards are given to outstanding high school seniors who demonstrate strong academics and a commitment to community service. 2026 Awards For 2026, fifteen scholarships of $5,000 each will be granted. These are cash grants — not loans — intended to assist with the recipient’s college expenses. Three scholarships...

Overview National Headquarters will provide each department/state with one $1,000 scholarship recipient. This award program is new, having begun with the 2023–2024 cycle. From the pool of up to 52 department/state winners, the National Education Committee will choose five awardees (one from each division) to receive a $5,000 scholarship instead of the $1,000 department/state award. Eligibility and Rules - Membership: Applicants must be current or former Junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary and have maintained continuous ALA membership for the three consecutive years 2023, 2024, and 2025. In addition, applicants must be a paid member for the 2026 membership...

The WRA Education Foundation provides roughly $25,000 in scholarships each year to students planning careers in foodservice and related areas. These awards are financed through the Foundation’s Endowment Fund. 2026–2027 Scholarship Application: Now accepting submissions! Eligibility (minimum requirements) - Must be a resident of Wisconsin. - Intending to pursue post-secondary studies in disciplines connected to the restaurant and hospitality sector, for example: Culinary Arts, Baking, Hospitality Management, Food Science, or Family and Consumer Sciences Education. - Must be accepted to and enrolled in a nationally accredited post-secondary institution with at least 6 credits. - Application must be complete and include...