College freshmen scholarships

The Walter J. Clore Scholarship was established in 1997 by the Washington Winegrowers Association in honor of Dr. Clore's grape research and lifetime achievements in the fields of viticulture and enology. The scholarship is awarded each year to students studying viticulture, enology, and other wine-related studies. Students not yet enrolled in college may apply but preference will be given to undergraduate students. Students in a Certificate Program are also preferred but students pursuing an Associate's and Bachelor's degrees may also apply. Preference will also be given to students who demonstrate participation in extracurricular activities related to their field of study and have work or volunteer experience in their field of study. Two letters of recommendation are required. The letters should provide the Scholarship Committee with insight into the applicant's character, values, and unique attributes. If applicable, please provide a letter of acceptance into a wine or grape industry related degree program from the department director and a letter from the applicant's parent's employer. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Washington Wine Industry Foundation Fund was established to provide scholarships for students studying viticulture, enology, wine business management at CWU or WSU, and V&E Graduate Degree in food sciences. Enrollment in Washington state college or university is not required if the applicant is graduating from Washington state high school. Students not yet enrolled in college may apply. Students in a Certificate Program are not allowed to apply. Overall high school GPA for freshman applicants must be 3.40; and the overall college GPA of other applicants must be 3.0. Applicants must also be a Washington resident for at least 1 year. Preference will be given to students with financial need. Preference will also be given to students who demonstrate participation in extracurricular activities related to their field of study and have work or volunteer experience in their field of study. Two letters of recommendation are required. The letters should provide the Scholarship Committee with insight into the applicant's character, values, and unique attributes. If applicable, please provide a letter of acceptance into a wine or grape industry related degree program from the department director and a letter from the applicant's parent's employer. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is proud to serve as the largest provider of dietetic scholarships to deserving students at all levels of study. Individual scholarships range in value from $500 to $25,000 each and have varying criteria. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship Program is available to students who must be accepted to, or presently enrolled in, a Didactic, Coordinated, or Future Education Model Bachelor's program accredited by ACEND. Students must be minimally enrolled for four months of the academic year (August 2025 to July 2026). Applicants are required to submit two recommendation forms, one from an academic source and one from a professional source. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The George & Susan Carter Scholarship was established in 2017 as an endowed fund in honor of Washington State University researcher and winemaker George Carter and his wife, Susan. The scholarship is awarded to one student for up to four years. This scholarship was established to assist students of limited means to attain associates, bachelors, and graduate-level degrees in viticulture and enology. Students not yet enrolled in college may apply, but students in a Certificate Program are not allowed to apply. Overall high school GPA of freshman applicants must be 3.40; and overall college GPA of other applicants must be 3.0. Applicants must also be a Washington resident for at least 1 year. Preference will be given to applicants with financial need. Preference will also be given to students who demonstrate participation in extracurricular activities related to their field of study and have work or volunteer experience in their field of study. Two letters of recommendation are required. The letters should provide the Scholarship Committee with insight into the applicant's character, values, and unique attributes. If applicable, please provide a letter of acceptance into a wine or grape industry related degree program from the department director and a letter from the applicant's parent's employer. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Friends of Coal Ladies Auxiliary has been awarding traditional and nontraditional scholarships to high school students since 2014. Any student related to someone who is currently or previously employed in the coal industry is eligible to apply for a scholarship. There are two categories: the Traditional Scholarship and Nontraditional Scholarship. The traditional scholarship is for those who will attend a four-year college or university. The student must have a 3.0 grade point average or better at graduation, have achieved a score of 20 or higher on the ACT or 1400 or higher on the SAT; and be able to demonstrate a financial need for the scholarship. The student must have a mother, father, step-mother, step-father, sister, brother, grandmother or grandfather who has been employed, is currently employed in a coal-related industry. The Nontraditional Scholarship is for students wishing to attend a community or technical college. The student must be able to demonstrate a financial need for the scholarship. The student must have a mother, father, step-mother, step-father, sister, brother, grandmother or grandfather who has been employed, or is currently employed in a coal related industry. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Robert W. Lyons Scholarship will be awarded to students who have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours and is planning to enroll at an accredited college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire 2025-2026 academic year in an accredited program of architecture, construction, building sciences, or engineering leading to a career in the construction or building envelope industry. Applicants may be a citizen of the United States or Canada attending an accredited school in the United States or Canada. Two letters of recommendation must be submitted. Applicants must request for the consideration essay. Pages one and two of the most recently filed IRS 1040 tax form (U.S.) or T1 General form (Canada) that was used to complete the financial information section must also be submitted. Dependent children must upload their parent's most recent tax form. Financially independent applicants are required to upload their own most recently filed tax form. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The RCI Lewis W. Newlan Scholarship will be awarded to students who have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours and is planning to enroll at an accredited college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire 2025-2026 academic year in an accredited program of architecture, construction, building sciences, or engineering leading to a career in the construction or building envelope industry. Applicants may be a citizen of the United States or Canada attending an accredited school in the United States or Canada. Two letters of recommendation must be submitted. Applicants must request for the consideration essay. Pages one and two of the most recently filed IRS 1040 tax form (U.S.) or T1 General form (Canada) that was used to complete the financial information section must also be submitted. Dependent children must upload their parent's most recent tax form. Financially independent applicants are required to upload their own most recently filed tax form. This award is not renewable, however recipients may re-apply up to four times in four years provided they meet eligibility requirements. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Since 1979, the National Protein and Food Distributors Association Scholarship Foundation has awarded scholarships to students from NPFDA member families. To apply, the student must be an employee of a NPFDA Member Company, or the child or dependent of an employee of a NPFDA Member Company. They must be enrolled at a US-based college, university, or technical school, or be a high school senior. Graduate students are not eligible to apply. They must be pursuing a college degree. Applicants must provide a letter of recommendation from an advisor or mentor who is not a family member. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Since 1992 the Garden Club of Minneapolis has awarded thousands of scholarships to students of horticulture. Any Minnesota student who is currently working towards a degree and career in horticulture, landscaping, or a related professional area, is encouraged to apply. Applicants may be a first-year student at Hennepin Technical College in the Horticulture and Landscape curriculum who expects to graduate in 2026; a first-year student studying Horticulture and Landscape at Hennepin Technical College who expects to graduate in June of 2026; a freshman studying Sustainable Landscape at Central Lakes College in Brainerd who expects to earn an Associate Degree in the spring of 2026; a first-year student studying Sustainable Landscaping Technology at Central Lakes College who expects to graduate in May of 2026; or a sophomore studying Plant Science-Breeding and Genetics at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities who expects to graduate fall of 2026. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation from an individual (non-family) with knowledge regarding the applicant's horticultural experience and goals. The letter must be from a college instructor, administrator or advisor knowledgeable about the applicant. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.