Scholarships

Introduction / History In 1996, PFLAG Jacksonville leaders visited a meeting in New Orleans and met young people who had benefited from college scholarships. Inspired by that encounter, they returned to Jacksonville with a plan to raise funds to support students in Northeast Florida. Early awards began at $500. By 2003, fundraising had grown enough to double that amount to $1,000 per scholarship. Currently, PFLAG Jacksonville awards approximately 12 unencumbered scholarships each year, providing up to $2,000 per recipient. Since the program began, more than 390 scholarships have been granted, totaling in excess of $530,000. Purpose and Oversight An independent...

Introduction The Glens Falls Foundation’s Gilberto and Lennetta Pesquera Fund provides annual scholarship assistance to qualified medical students who graduated from local area schools and are actively enrolled in medical school. Awards are intended to help cover educational costs and are normally $4,000 per year, though the final amount may change depending on the number of qualified applicants and available funds. Scholarship funds are limited to tuition, fees, books and supplies. Award payments are issued directly to recipients by the end of July. Eligibility - Open to medical students in their first, second, third or fourth year who graduated from...

Description The Moynihan Scholarship Fund (MSF) provides scholarships for students pursuing accounting studies, with awards determined by financial need and academic performance. The program includes multiple scholarship tracks, such as Excellence in Accounting awards and NYCPA Chapter Scholarships, each with distinct requirements. Students are encouraged to review each scholarship description to identify which opportunities match their profile. Applications are administered centrally through MSF’s scholarship process. **Key takeaways** - Scholarships target accounting students with demonstrated need and academic achievement. - Multiple scholarship tracks are available (Excellence in Accounting, NYCPA Chapter Scholarships). - Review each scholarship’s description to confirm fit. Eligibility Eligibility...

Program Overview **Description** The Lower Connecticut Valley (LCV) Branch of AAUW, through its Education and Scholarship Program (ESP), is accepting applications for the 2026 Education Grants Program. The program exists to support women from the local area who are pursuing undergraduate degrees and who demonstrate personal goals, academic achievement, and financial need. This overview explains the program’s purpose and that applications are open for the 2026–2027 academic year. Key takeaways: - Administered by AAUW LCV Branch’s Education and Scholarship Program (ESP). - Supports undergraduate women from the LCV service area. - Applications being accepted for the 2026 cycle. Eligibility **Who...

Description The PRCUA Education Scholarship provides financial assistance to students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or professional degrees. It aims to reduce financial barriers to higher education for members of the Polish American community and other eligible applicants. Awards are distributed annually and are open to both PRCUA members and non-members who meet the program requirements. The program supports academic progress while encouraging cultural engagement and community service. - **Purpose:** Fund undergraduate, graduate, and professional study. - **Who it serves:** Students from the Polish American community and other eligible applicants. - **Frequency:** Awards are made once per year. - **Eligibility openness:** Both...

Description **Overview** The AALA Gene Henson Scholarship is a 501(c)(3) scholarship program that supports ongoing training and continuing education for AALA members and education in the local community. It awards a competitive scholarship each year to an outstanding high school senior who plans to attend an accredited institution in Georgia. The foundation is intended to help bridge the cost of higher education for deserving students from metro Atlanta-area schools. Administration and oversight are provided by AALA volunteers and a dedicated scholarship committee. Key takeaways: - Sponsored by the AALA Gene Henson Scholarship Foundation (501(c)(3)). - Annual, competitive scholarship for metro...

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Description **Purpose:** The Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Law School Diversity Scholarship supports law students who need financial assistance and have demonstrated a commitment to diversity in their communities. The award is intended to help recipients pursue their academic and professional goals while advancing diversity-related work inside or outside legal contexts. **Administrator:** The scholarship is administered by the law firm Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C., which oversees the application process and selection through an internal scholarship committee. Key takeaways: - Scholarship funds law students who demonstrate commitment to diversity and financial need. - Administered and awarded by Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. -...

Description **Overview:** The Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Medical School Diversity Scholarship is a merit-based award for U.S. medical students who demonstrate active commitment to promoting diversity in their communities. The program supports students who work to advance inclusion across many dimensions of difference, not limited to any single characteristic. It is open to students enrolled in accredited U.S. medical schools and is administered by the firm’s scholarship committee. Applications are reviewed annually for the 2026 award cycle. Key takeaways: - Scholarship supports medical students who promote diversity. - Open to students at accredited U.S. medical schools. - Administered and selected...

Description **Overview** The Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Paralegal Scholarship is a merit- and need-focused award currently accepting applications for its 2026 cycle. Founded to support students pursuing paralegal education, the program aims to reduce financial barriers for individuals on the path to a paralegal career. Applications are reviewed by the Buckfire Law Scholarship Committee, which evaluates candidates based on the published eligibility and submission requirements. The scholarship supports students enrolled in U.S.-based paralegal programs during the specified semesters. Key takeaways: - Open for the 2026 application cycle. - Designed to assist aspiring paralegals with financial need. - Managed by the...

Description **Purpose and focus** This is an annual scholarship established to help one student offset rising college costs. The award targets applicants who demonstrate merit, grit, documented financial need, and maintained academic standing. The program emphasizes practical achievement and perseverance alongside scholastic performance, supporting either college or vocational education. Applications are reviewed to identify one recipient who best exemplifies these combined attributes. Key takeaways - Annual scholarship supporting one student each year - Awards students who show merit, grit, financial need, and good academics - Supports college or vocational education - Selection balances character and scholastic criteria Eligibility **Who may...

Overview Jet Insurance Company supports the next generation of U.S. business leaders through a scholarship for high school seniors and current college students planning a career in business. Scholarship Details - Award: One $1,000 scholarship - Essay prompt: Tell a personal story about a significant life challenge or obstacle you overcame, the lessons it taught you that prepared you for college and beyond, and how those experiences give you a distinctive perspective as you pursue a business career. - Length: 250–500 words - Deadline: July 31, 2026 Eligibility - Open to United States citizens and legal residents. - Available to...