🎓 SCHOLARSHIP MONDAY! 🎉
I'm Back, Feeling Better — and I Brought Last-Minute Scholarships!
Hey everyone!
I'm back (finally feeling better!) — and just in time to drop some last-minute scholarships you CANNOT miss. 🏃♀️🏃♂️ These are state, regional, and national scholarships for high school and college students, due April 30 or May 1, 2025.
This is your final call for April deadlines — and trust me, you want to jump on these IMMEDIATELY!
📅 Scholarships Due April 30, 2025
🏛 National Scholarships
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
Award: Up to $10,000
For: Students ages 8–18 making a positive impactDelta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. National Scholarships
Award: Varies
For: Black high school seniors and college studentsBrower Youth Awards
Award: $3,000 + Trip to San Francisco
For: Youth environmental and social justice leaders (13–22 years old)Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship
Award: $10,000 renewable
For: STEM majors, high school seniors, and college freshmen/sophomores
📍 Regional/State Scholarships
Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarships (AL residents)
Award: $500–$1,500
For: Students in Alabama majoring in agriculture or related fieldsIllinois AMVETS Scholarships (IL residents)
Award: Varies
For: Children and grandchildren of veteransCommunity Foundation for Greater Atlanta Scholarships (GA residents)
Award: $1,000+
For: Atlanta-area high school seniorsGreater Kansas City Community Foundation Scholarships (KS/MO residents)
Award: $500–$5,000
For: Students from the Kansas City region
📅 Scholarships Due May 1, 2025
🏛 National Scholarships
Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship (Phi Theta Kappa members)
Award: $1,000
For: Community college studentsPhi Beta Sigma Education Foundation Scholarships
Award: Varies
For: Black high school seniorsTMCF | McDonald's Black and Positively Golden Scholarship
Award: $15,000
For: Students attending HBCUs
📍 Regional/State Scholarships
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarships (TX residents)
Award: $20,000
For: Texas high school seniorsVirginia State Golf Association Scholarship Program (VA residents)
Award: Varies
For: Virginia students with an interest in golf (not athletic ability required!)Maine Community Foundation Scholarships (ME residents)
Award: Varies
For: Maine high school seniors
Richard R. Tufenkian Scholarship
Sponsor: Armenian Educational Foundation
Amount: $3,000.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to Armenian undergraduate students at an accredited United States college or university. Applicant must be of Armenian descent, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, show financial need, and be actively involved in the Armenian community.
4-H Beekeeping Essay Competition
Sponsor: Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees, Inc.
Amount: Up to $750
Closing Date: May 1, 2025
Description: Contest is open to active 4-H Club members. Applicant must submit an essay on the following topic: “The Importance of Youth in Beekeeping: How 4-H Members Can Make a Difference!”
Alcanzando Un Sueno Scholarship
Sponsor: Cruz & Associates Attorneys
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 1, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who reside in the Atlanta Metro or Phoenix area. Applicant must be of Hispanic descent (defined as persons descended from Central America (excluding Belize), Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico, South America (excluding Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana) or other Spanish speaking countries. Applicant must be bilingual (Spanish/English) and have at least a 3.0 GPA.
Alice S. Marriott Scholarship
Sponsor: Marriott International | Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation, Inc.
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 1, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate students from traditionally underrepresented groups who are interested in careers in hospitality. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
All-Star College Scholarship
Sponsor: UMPS Care Charities
Amount: Up to $5,000 every semester (for a four-year institution)
Closing Date: May 1, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming college freshmen under the age of 20 who have been adopted at or after the age of thirteen.
American Floral Endowment Scholarship Programs
Sponsor: American Floral Endowment
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 1, 2025
Description: Scholarships are open to students who will be pursuing a career that is in a field related to floriculture or horticulture. Applicant must also be a citizen or resident of the United States or Canada, or be enrolled in an accredited educational institution in the United States or Canada.
Angus Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: American Angus Association
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: May 1, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students who have at one time been a National Junior Angus Association member and must currently be a Junior, Regular or Life member of the American Angus Association. Applicant must be under the age of 25 prior to January 1 of the year of application.
API Scholarships
Sponsor: API Study Abroad
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 1, 2025
Description: Scholarships are open to current college students who will be studying abroad through API Abroad.
ASHRAE Scholarships
Sponsor: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineer (ASHRAE)
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: May 1, 2025
Description: Scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors and current college freshmen who are/will be pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in a course of study that traditionally has been preparatory curriculum for the HVAC&R profession.
Be Bold No-Essay Scholarship
Sponsor: Bold.org
Amount: $25,000.00
Closing Date: May 1, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students of all education levels, states, fields of study, and GPA. Applicant must create a Bold.org account and create a “bold” profile – bold does not mean “best,” or “most accomplished.” Being bold means being earnest, determined, and moving.
Bullard Family Scholarship
Sponsor: Provision
Amount: Up to $2,500
Closing Date: May 1, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to North Carolina residents who have been accepted or currently enrolled full-time in a degree program at any institution of higher learning. Applicant must be committed to preparing for full-time Christian ministry and be a member (or parents are a member) of a church affiliated with the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina.
BWPF Scholarship
Sponsor: Women in Public Finance – Boston Chapter
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: May 1, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to women who will be enrolled in an institution of higher education in the fall/water of 2025-2026. Applicant must have an interest in pursuing a public finance-related career, which may include the fields of finance, banking, government, non-profit, or bond law.
CEA Scholarships
Sponsor: CEA Study Abroad
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 1, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students who have applied to a CEA Study Abroad Program for the Fall.
Charles J. Colgan Scholarship
Sponsor: Virginia Aviation Business Association
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: May 1, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to well deserving Virginia residents who are high school seniors or current undergraduate students pursuing an aviation related career in an accredited institution.
Children and Youth Scholarships
Sponsor: The American Legion Department of Maine
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: May 1, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to residents of Maine who are graduating high school seniors or current college students. Applicant must be able to demonstrate financial need.
🚨 Don't Wait!
Many of these scholarships close their portals early — or require recommendation letters, essays, or transcripts that you have to gather. ⏳
If one of these fits you — apply TODAY or at least START the process now!
I'll be dropping another list later this week (👀) — but for now, get busy on these last-minute April scholarships and early May 1st deadlines!
Let's finish April strong! 💪
Miss Laverne