Private Scholarships
Opportunities with March 2023 Deadlines
UG - Undergraduate Student (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior)
GR - Graduate Student (Masters or Professional Degree)
HS - Graduating High School Students
Note: For more information, follow-up questions, and to check on the status of your application with any of the opportunities listed below, please reach out to the funding organization/company directly.Applicants must be intending to or already majoring in a chemistry-related science and plan to pursue a career in a chemistry-related science; must have a 3.0 GPA in science or chemistry courses; must submit official transcripts, two letters of recommendation and a copy of the SAR from FAFSA. Click to apply.
Applicants must be current high school students; must sumbit a completed application; must provide a 750 word response to "Whether inclusion of more divere populations in genetic and genomic studies holds a potential to benefit future genetic research and improve human health." Click to apply.
Applicants must be a child or step child of an active duty, reserve, veteran or deceased US Marine, Navy Corpsman or Navy Chaplain; a completed application includes tax documents, military parent service document, transcript, and photo. Click to apply.
Applicants must create a profile and include a personal statement and career objectives; multiple scholarships are available and applicants will be matched according to eligibility; some scholarships may have additional documentation or requirements. Click to apply.
Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or better; must complete online application and describe career goals and any activities, clubs, awards, or internships that demonstrate your interest in digital marketing. Click to apply.
Applicants must be a graduate student (Master's, PhD, or Law School) pursuing a degree in water law, water policy, or public administration; must subit at least three letters of recommendation, official transcripts and a 1000 word essay on prompt provided on application. Click to apply.
Applicants must be college-bound high school seniors; must submit a 1200-1500 word essay describing how Alzheimer's disease has impacted them, their families or communities and what they've learned while coping with it. Click to apply.
Applicants must have completed at least three semesters and must have declared a major in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering; application includes two or more leters of recommendation, official transcripts and a 200 word statement on educational and career goals. Click to apply.
Applicants must be 14 years or older at the time of entry; must sumbit an online application form and an original photo, artwork, or computer graphic for the front of a greeting card. Click to apply.
Udall Scholarship provides access to the Udall Alumni Network: an association of environmental and tribal leaders and public servants sharing innovative ideas, professional advice, and job and internship opportunities. 11 question app; 800 word essay (refer to link); transcripts; 3 letters of recommendation; UNM Faculty Rep: Kiyoko N Simmons nisf@unm.edu. Click to apply.
Applicants must submit a 500-1000 word essay on how cancer has affected their life or the life of a loved one. Click to apply.
Applicants must complete online application, "what drives you" essay in 500 words, and 16-18 years old. Click to apply.
Applicants must be women in high school that are involved in the sport of golf; must complete online application form; must mail in high school evaluation, letter of recommendation from a coach, FAFSA SAR, applicant photo and a two page personal essay esplaining your involvement in golf and future plans. Click to apply.
Applicants must complete online application, have a parent who is an Active Duty First Responder, either paid or volunteer, list of parent's name, department, job title, (2) letters of reference, and an essay (250-500 words). Click to apply.
Applicants must have an interest in a natural resource-related degree program; a complete application includes a letter of application, a current resume, three letters of recommendation, CIB, transcripts, completion of FAFSA, class schedule; must email and mail application documents. Click to apply.
Applicants must submit a personal statement in Level 1 or 2, contact information. Click to apply.
Applicants ust be in high school; must submit a 700-1200 word essay on the following topic: "Describe the meaning of backflow prevention and how we can keep our drinking water safe through cross conttection control." Click to apply.
Applicants must be women wanting to start an online business; must submit an online application and provide responses to "Tell all the reasons you're scared of starting your business. Who's your female boss role model and why?" and must provide a link to the proposed business plan. Click to apply.
Applicants must complete online application, be a high-school senior of African descent (African American, African, or Ethiopian), demonstrate passion for technology and leadership at school or in a community, have a GPA of 3.3 or higher, require financial assistance, (2) letters of recommendation, resume, picture of yourself, transcript, and (2) essays. Click to apply.
Applicants must be 1/4 or more degree American Indian, full time student, apply for 10 other sources of funding, and write a personal statement. Click to apply.
Full-time HS student; demonstrate critical financial need; involved in community service; 2.0 GPA. Click to apply.
Applicants must be current high school students living with a visual, hearing, mobility, cognitive, or speech disability; must be mjoring in engineering, computer science, information systems, business, pre-law or related fields and have a GPA of 3.0 or better; must email current resume, current transcripts, three essays (prompts provided on the website), application form, and two letters of recommendation. Click to apply.
Applicants must submit an online application and will be asked to upload a copy of their most recent transcripts and standardized tests scores, and two names and email address of individuals who will write letters of recommendation. Click to apply.
The Darius Quimby Memorial Scholarship is awarded to high school seniors and college students pursuing a degree in the law enforcement field, as well as current law enforcement officers pursuing an advanced degree. Note: students studying law (lawyer, attorney, etc.) do not qualify for this scholarship. Click to apply.
Applicants must be graduate students in their final academic year of a healthcare management program such as MHA, MPH, MBA in Healthcare Administration or similar; applicants must complete the online application and include current resume/CV, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and an essay on the reasons for pursuing a career in healthcare management, history in the field and community or civic engagement. Click to apply.
Applicants must design an original infographic on the topic, "What distracts teen drivers and how can we prevent it?" Click to apply.
Scholarships will be awarded for the 2022/2023 school year and have ranged from $5,000 to $10,000 in recent years. Successful recipients must be U.S. citizens and enrolled full-time at the senior level (during the 2022/2023 school year) in an accredited civil engineering program, or in a related field as determined by ASDSO, and must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in hydraulics, hydrology or geotechnical disciplines, or in another discipline related to the design, construction and operation of dams. Undergraduate students planning to graduate in May/December 2023 will be eligible for the 2022 scholarship. Click to apply.
Applicants must be planning to or pursuing a degree in an environment-related degree, such as plant sciences, environmental science, or environmental engineering; applications must be mailed along with a 350-500 word letter of intent that describes your career path after graduation and what inspired you to pursue it; must also provide official transcripts and one letter of recommendation. Click to apply.
Applicant must complete online application, demonstrate rifle or pistol marksmanship competition experience, be US Citizen, good moral character, and graduating high school senior. Click to apply.
Both Merit-based and Need-based, the competitive Cobell Scholarship is annual, non-renewable, and available to any post-secondary (after high school) student who is; an enrolled member of a US Federally-Recognized Tribe, enrolled in full-time study and is degree-seeking. Applicants must plan to attend or be attending any nationally, regionally and industry accredited non-profit, public and private, institution. Click to apply.
Since 1989, the Education Foundation has awarded numerous scholarships to traditional and non-traditional college students to attend school in New Mexico. Grants of up to $4,000 are annually awarded. Along with the application, applicants must attach a copy of their transcript and three letters of recommendation from the high school or college they attended. The Education Foundation’s Scholarship Committee chooses scholarship recipients, based on academic accomplishments, recipient’s character and this application’s essay. Applicants must be active members of the co-op or immediate family of co-op members. Click to apply.
Applicant must complete application form, write 1-2 page essay on why you deserve the scholarship, include resume or CV, official transcripts, SAT, DAT, GRE, or MCAT score report, and 1 min video introducing yourself. Click to apply.
Applicants must complete online application form and submit a 1000-2000 word essay on one of two essay prompts provided on the website. Click to apply.
Applicant must demonstrate a desire to serve in a career of research, regulatory work, quality control or teaching in an area related to some aspect of foods, drugs or consumer product safety Applicant should demonstrate leadership capabilities; Applicant must have a 3.0 GPA during the first two years of undergraduate study. Click to apply.
Applicants must complete online application, must be legally blind (provide Confirmation of Legal Blindness), (1) letter of recommendation, transcripts, (1) Affiliate President's, and other NFB requirements. Click to apply.
Applicant must be between the ages of 16-25, submit essay questions, at least one full year of post secondary studies left, a GPA of 2.5 or greater, and be a citizen of the US or Canada. Click to apply.
Applicant must demonstrate financial need, graduating senior, completed a 3.0 GPA, enroll full-time in 2021-2022. If continuing undergraduates must be a former Tzu Chi Scholarship recipient. Click to apply.
