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The financial aid process can see overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. There are so many types of scholarships out there. Below is a list of a few scholarships that either past students have received or ones that we recommend students should apply for.
Award | Criteria |
|---|---|
AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students | This scholarship program, through the American Institute of Certified Accountants, provides awards of up to $5,000 to outstanding minority students to encourage their selection of accounting as a major and their ultimate entry into the profession seeking Certificates, Undergraduate, Graduate, and Doctorate degrees. These awards are funded by the AIPCA Foundation from funds contributed by the AICPA, its members, public accounting firms, and others. The program has been in existence for more than 20 years and has awarded more than $6 million in scholarships. Scholarships are awarded each July for the following academic year. |
The CCCU Scholarship | The Christian Community Credit Union is awarding $1,000 scholarships to Undergraduate and Graduate students. For official scholarship rules visit the Christian Community Credit Union. Learn More |
The Dana Kull Memorial Scholarship | The Dana Kull Memorial Scholarship is a special fund at Ocean City Tabernacle awarding funds to individuals pursuing education leading to vocations of Christian service. The fund supports the education of students at the Undergraduate, Graduate, or Seminary level, based on the Committee’s evaluation of the application. Any student pursing a career in Christian service and currently actively involved in Christian service may apply for a scholarship. Applications are due in May for the Fall semester’s awards. Learn More |
6th Annual Religious Scholars Program | The 6th Annual Religious Scholars Program is for Graduate level students who are pursuing advanced degrees and are committed to ministry as a career. Scholarship winners receive $2,500 to help pay for tuition fees, books, and other costs. The application period runs from February to early April. Learn More |
The Earnest Scholarship | Earnst.com is giving away $250,000 in scholarships for students picked at random. There are no entry fees or essays needed of Undergraduate and Graduate students. View the official scholarship rules. Learn More |
First in My Family Scholarship | Developed in partnership with the Hispanic College Fund, offers scholarships to Hispanic students who are the first in their family to attend college. Open to Hispanic-Americans enrolled as full-time Undergraduate students at approved accredited institutions. View the application to see if you are eligible to apply. Learn More |
The J.E. Sirrine Scholarship Program | J.E. Sirrine Scholarships, available to high school graduates in The School District of Greenville County (South Carolina) since 1973, were made possible through a bequest of the late Joseph Emory Sirrine. A textile engineer and architect, Mr. Sirrine died on August 7, 1947. His will established a trust fund for his brother and his niece, with the provision that if both of them died childless, his will would become operative. For applications and additional information, contact The J.E. Sirrine Scholarship Program: The School District of Greenville County Box 2848, Greenville, SC 29602 or phone 864.241.3218 |
The Gates Millennium Scholarship | The Gates Millennium Scholarship was established to provide outstanding African American, American Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Islander Americans, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an Undergraduate college education, in all discipline ares and a Graduate education for those students pursing studies in mathematics, science, engineering, education, or library science. View the application to see if you are eligible to apply. Learn More |
The Department of Homeland Security Scholarship and Fellowship Program | The Department of Homeland Security Scholarship and Fellowship Program is intended for Undergraduate, Graduate, and Doctorate students interested in pursuing the basic science and technology innovations that can be applied to the DHS mission. This education program is intended to ensure a diverse and highly talented science and technology community to achieve the DHS mission and objectives. Areas of study that are eligible include: physical, mathematical, computer and information, life and social sciences, psychology, selected humanities, and engineering. View the application to see if you are eligible to apply. Learn More |
Tylenol | Tylenol is giving away $250,000 in scholarships to Graduate students pursuing careers in healthcare. View the application to see if you are eligible to apply. Learn More |
National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Scholarship Program | Each year at its national convention in July, the NFB gives a broad array of thirty scholarships to recognize achievement by Undergraduate blind scholars. View the application to see if you are eligible to apply. Learn More |
Ascent Student Loans – 50 Days of $1000 No Essay Scholarships | Ascent Student Loans will be giving away one $1000 scholarship each day this summer. No essay required. View the application to see if you are eligible to apply. Learn More |
SCWF Scholarships | The South Carolina Wildlife Federation is awarding $500 scholarships to eligible Undergraduate and Graduate students pursuing a degree in environmental fields of study. View the application to see if you are eligible to apply. Learn More |
Upsolve Access to Justice Scholarship | The Upsolve Scholarship is designed to encourage students to come up with creative ideas for changes they would like to see with our country’s current legal system. A two-page essay is required to be eligible for this scholarship. View the application to see if you are eligible to apply. Learn More |
SCNF Scholarship | The Board of Trustees will be awarding $2,000 undergraduate scholarships and $3,000 Graduate scholarships to qualified nursing students currently enrolled in a RN, Master’s or Doctoral program. The students must be currently enrolled in a nursing program when they receive the award. View the application to see if you are eligible to apply. Learn More |
PNC Student Lending Scholarship | The PNC Student Lending Scholarship is a $2,000 scholarship that will be given to one random college/university student in the U.S. who creates an account for PNC’s Financial Literary Tools and Resources. View the application to see if you are eligible to apply. Learn More |
Women and Children Succeeding (WACS) | Women and Children Succeeding (WACS) supports moms who are in college working toward their degree. These wrap-around services include financial assistance with childcare, transportation, required class supplies/textbooks and other emergency costs, which occur during enrollment. We are happy to share that two recent WACS participants were AU graduates! View the application to see if you are eligible to apply. Learn More |
True Eye Experts | True Eye Experts is awarding $1,000 scholarship to eligible students. View the application to see if you are eligible to apply. Learn More |
Discover Student Loans Scholarship | Students and parents enter only once and their name is considered every month for a $5,000 scholarship View the application to see if you are eligible to apply. Learn More |
Other Scholarship Searches:
- American Association of Colleges of Nursing AACN
- Career One Stop
- College Ave Student Loans
- College Scholarships, Online College Degrees
- Discover Bank
- Discover Business
- Fast Web
- Finaid
- Foundation for the Carolinas
- Sallie Mae
- SC State Fair
- SC Student Loan
- Scholarships.com
- Scholarships for African American students
- Scholarships for Asian American students
- Scholarships for Native American students
- Scholarships for Hispanic students
- Scholarships for Graduate students
- Smart Borrowing
- SoFi Scholarship Search Tool
- Watson Brown
