Top college students scholarships for you

The Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship Program was established to support and assist spouses, children, and grandchildren of blind and low vision veterans, and those of active-duty blind and low vision service members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The blind or low vision veteran family member is not required to be a BVA member for the spouse, child, or grandchild to receive a scholarship. Additionally, to be eligible for one of the scholarships, an applicant must have been accepted for admission, or already be enrolled, as a student in an accredited institution of higher education, or business, secretarial, or vocational training school. Successful applicants for the scholarships must have demonstrated excellence in their past academic work and promising potential for achievement in higher education pursuits. The Gruber scholarships for veterans' dependents are for one year only but recipients can re-apply and receive the award up to four times during their academic careers. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Blinded Veterans Association for more information.

The John W. McDevitt (Fourth Degree) Scholarship Fund was established to provide undergraduate scholarships to selected applicants. An applicant must be an entering freshman year, of a four-year, undergraduate program, leading to a bachelor's degree, at a Catholic college or Catholic university, in the United States. Applicants must also be a member in good standing of the Knights of Columbus, a son or daughter of such a member, or of such a deceased member, who at the time of death, was in good standing, or a Columbian Squire in good standing. Not limited to Fourth Degree members. The scholarship is renewable each year of undergraduate study to a total of four years. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Knights of Columbus for more information.

The Morton B. Duggan, Jr. Memorial Education Recognition Award is awarded to a student currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory care education program. Preference will be given to candidates from Georgia and South Carolina. An original referenced paper on some aspect of respiratory care is required. Applicants must also provide letters of recommendation from the program director or other senior faculty member and from the medical director or other physician instructor attesting to: a) approval of candidate's paper, b) candidate's worthiness for the award, and c) candidate's potential for a career in the profession of respiratory care. Previous undergraduate award recipients are eligible to reapply. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the American Respiratory Care Foundation for more information.

The EOK scholarship program is for deserving young women who have demonstrated community service, leadership, and academic achievement. Previous applicants may apply but must submit a new application. Prior recipients are not eligible. Applicants must submit their verification of enrollment in an accredited US college or university as a degree candidate for undergraduate or graduate study (i.e. letter from advisor, letter of matriculation, tuition bill). Recommendation forms from two academic, professional, or personal references must also be submitted. Applications may also be submitted through email or mail to Jackie McCabe from Hellenic Women's Club, Inc., EOK Scholarship Committee. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

If you're the child or spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or has disabilities, you may be able to get help paying for school or job training through the DEA program, also called Chapter 35. The applicant must be 18 years old or older, or they must have completed high school or secondary education. The recipients will receive a monthly payment to help them cover the cost of these programs: College or graduate degree programs, Career-training certificate courses, Apprenticeships, and On-the-job training. They may also get educational and career counseling. Your monthly rate (or payment amount) will be based on these 2 factors: (A) The type of education or training you're getting, and (B) How many courses you're taking - or how far along you are in your on-the-job training or apprenticeship program. For the application process, applicants will need to prepare their Social Security number, their Sponsor's Social Security number, basic information about the school or training facility they want to attend, bank account direct deposit information, and their education history. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for more information.

The DeNise Scholarship Fund was established in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Howard DeNise, longtime agriculturalists and Grange members in western New York. This scholarship may be used in any recognized accredited institution of higher learning. Both 2-year associate degree and 4-year baccalaureate degree programs may be pursued. Public and private institutions may be attended within or outside of New York State. Courses of study must entail a major within the field of agriculture. Strong emphasis in awarding these scholarships is placed on need and that the applicants must be agriculturally oriented. Membership or participation must be in the applicant's resume in at least one of the following: FFA, Skills USA, 4-H, FCCLA, or Grange. Applications may be submitted through mail or email. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Alabama Student Grant Program is a state student assistance program designed to provide financial assistance for undergraduate nonsectarian, secular education at independent, nonprofit, or other legislatively identified postsecondary educational institutions of higher learning. To be eligible, the student must have obtained a certificate of graduation from a secondary school or the recognized equivalence of such graduation; be a citizen of the United States or in the process of becoming a citizen of the United States; be making satisfactory academic progress; and not be enrolled and not intend to enroll in a course of study leading to an undergraduate degree in theology, divinity, or other field of preparation for a religious vocation. Two proofs of Alabama residency are required. The application must be completed and received by the student's institution's financial aid office on or before the deadline of September 15, 2024 in order to receive consideration for Fall 2024. The other application deadlines for other terms are: January 15, 2025 for Winter quarter; February 15, 2025 for Spring semester; and April 15, 2025 for Spring quarter. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant Program (GTEG) encourages students to attend eligible private colleges in Georgia by providing assistance towards educational costs. The GTEG program is non-need-based funding. To be eligible, students must be U.S. citizens or nationals of the U.S. or have evidence from INS of eligible permanent resident alien status. They must be an underGraduate Students in a program of study leading to a college degree; and meet the eligible postsecondary institution's Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy. Students have two options when applying for the GTEG. They may complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the online Georgia Student Finance Application (GSFAPP). Each participating college sets application deadline dates for each school term. The complete list of eligible institutions is available on the scholarship's page. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Georgia Student Finance Commission for more information about the award and the state requirements.

The North Carolina Sheriffs' Association (NCSA) created the Criminal Justice Scholarship Program to assist students who are dependents of law enforcement officials or who are studying in the criminal justice field and express an interest in pursuing a career in law enforcement. Applicants must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours in a degree granting criminal justice program at one of the institutions of The University of North Carolina or the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities. Applicants must express an interest in pursuing a career in law enforcement and must be recommended by their local sheriff. One nominee for the scholarship is chosen each year by the financial aid office at each eligible college or university. Applications must be approved and signed by the financial aid official at the college or university. The Financial Aid Official will mail the chosen application(s) to either NCSEAA or NCICU. Other eligible institutions are Salem College, Campbell University, Lenoir-Rhyne University, Shaw University, Catawba College, Livingston College, St. Augustine's University, Chowan University, Mars Hill University, University of Mount Olive, Gardner-Webb University, Meredith College, William Peace University, Greensboro College, Methodist University, Wingate University, Guilford College, and Montreat College. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.