VFW Voice of Democracy
Veterans of Foreign Wars
$1,000 to $35,000
An audio-essay competition open to students in grades 9 to 12. The national first-place award is $35,000 paid to the winner's college; state winners receive at least $1,000.
12 scholarships currently open. Every listing here was read off the provider’s own page, links straight to them, and shows the date we last checked it.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
$1,000 to $35,000
An audio-essay competition open to students in grades 9 to 12. The national first-place award is $35,000 paid to the winner's college; state winners receive at least $1,000.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
$55,000
Up to $55,000 a year towards a four-year degree, for high-achieving students with financial need.
Elks National Foundation
$1,000 to $7,500
500 four-year scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 a year, judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need.
Point Foundation
$15,000
Awards of up to $15,000 for LGBTQ+ students and allies, at undergraduate, graduate or professional level.
Ron Brown Scholar Program
$40,000
Twenty four-year scholarships of $40,000, paid as $10,000 a year.
Jackie Robinson Foundation
Amount varies
A four-year scholarship with mentoring and leadership training, for graduating high school seniors with financial need.
Elks National Foundation
Amount varies
Scholarships for the children and grandchildren of Elks members. The foundation does not publish an award amount on its programme page.
Point Foundation
$4,800
A $4,800 scholarship for LGBTQ+ students and allies at community colleges, covering fall 2027 through spring 2028.
$12,000
Two $12,000 scholarships for veterans and active duty members entering or advancing in the construction skilled trades.
AMVETS
$4,000
$4,000 annually, intended to fill the gap remaining after federal and state grants have been exhausted.
Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation
Amount varies
A full-ride presidential scholarship covering tuition, room, board and expenses for four years of undergraduate study.
Davidson Institute
$25,000 to $100,000
Scholarships of $100,000, $50,000 and $25,000 for a significant piece of work in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, literature, music, philosophy or an out-of-the-box category.