Merit-based scholarships: How to find and apply

The Navajo Nation established the Chief Manuelito Scholarship program in 1980 to recognize high achieving high school graduates. High school graduates must have been admitted to a post-secondary institution with a minimum ACT (SAT scores will be converted) composite score in combination with a minimum cumulative GPA. They must have completed required courses including Navajo Language and Navajo Government prior to high school graduation date. Students, who do not have access to either Navajo Language or Navajo government classes, have online options to fulfill the requirement. Rosetta Stone Navajo Language Exam: Score 85 percent or better on the Navajo Language Renaissance (NLR) exam to fulfill the Navajo language requirement. Undergraduate students may also qualify if they are full-time students and have completed 24 semester college-level credit hours (or equivalent trimester or quarter credit hours) with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students seeking an Associate of Applied Science, Bachelors of Applied Science or Certificate are not eligible as the scholarship is limited to college-level courses. Applicants must be admitted to a postsecondary institution accredited by one of six regional accrediting associations as recognized by the Navajo Nation. The online application for the 2025-2026 Academic Year opens on March 15, 2025, and closes on June 25, 2025. The application deadline for the 2026 Winter/Spring term is November 25, 2025. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact ONNSFA for more information.

The SPIE-BACUS Scholarship recognizes outstanding contributions to the photomask industry that have at least one of the following attributes: a fundamental change or innovation, an enduring contribution, and/or an enabling contribution. This scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student in the field of microlithography with an emphasis on optical tooling and/or semiconductor manufacturing technologies. Applicants must be a student member of SPIE. The SPIE-BACUS Scholarship was set up in 1998 to reward the most qualified students who wish to work in the fields of photomask and microlithography manufacturing for the semiconductor industry. Applicants must submit two recommendations. Family members, relatives and students are not eligible to submit a recommendation. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The AACAP Educational Outreach Program for General Psychiatry Residents provides the opportunity for general psychiatry residents to receive a formal overview to the field of child and adolescent psychiatry, establish child and adolescent psychiatrists as mentors and experience the 2025 AACAP Annual Meeting, October 20-25, 2025. Participants will be exposed to the field of child and adolescent psychiatry, including research opportunities, access to mentors, and various networking opportunities. Participation in this program provides a reimbursable post-meeting award stipend. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a residency program in the United States, in their first, second or third year of general psychiatry training, beginning July 2025 and at the time of AACAP's 2025 Annual Meeting. Triple Boarders at the PGY1 - PGY3 level as of July 2025 are also eligible. Participants must attend all AACAP Annual Meeting events specified by AACAP, during the dates of Tuesday thru Friday of the meeting, and are required to sign up as an Annual Meeting monitor. While past Educational Outreach Program recipients are eligible to apply, priority will be given to first time applicants. The applicant's Residency Program Director must submit a completed Training Verification and Endorsement form indicating good standing from the applicant's training program, along with a letter of support. The letter should indicate how long the faculty member or mentor has known the applicant and in what capacity. In describing the candidate, it would be helpful for the letter to address the applicant's training, qualifications, accomplishments, interest in the child and adolescent psychiatry specialty, motivation for this award, and the potential benefits of the candidate attending the Annual Meeting, as appropriate. Please visit the award's website or contact the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for more information.

The AACAP Educational Outreach Program for Child and Adolescent Residents provides the opportunity for child and adolescent psychiatry residents to receive a formal overview to the field of child and adolescent psychiatry, establish child and adolescent psychiatrists as mentors and experience the 2025 AACAP Annual Meeting, October 20-25, 2025. Participants will be exposed to the field of child and adolescent psychiatry, including research opportunities, access to mentors, and various networking opportunities. Applicants must be enrolled in a residency program in the United States at the time of the AACAP Annual Meeting in October 2025; residents in their first or second year of child fellowship training as of July 2025 are eligible. Triple Boarders at the PGY4 or PGY5 level, and Pediatric Portal Pathway residents at the PGY4 plus level, as of July 2025 are also eligible. Participants must attend all Annual Meeting events specified by AACAP, during the dates of Tuesday thru Friday of the meeting, and are required to sign up as an Annual Meeting monitor. While past Educational Outreach Program awardees are eligible to apply, priority will be given to first time applicants. The applicant's CAP Fellowship Program Director must also upload a completed Training Verification and Endorsement form indicating good standing from the applicant's training program, along with a letter of support. The letter should indicate how long the faculty member or mentor has known the applicant and in what capacity. In describing the candidate, it would be helpful for the letter to address the applicant's training, qualifications, accomplishments, interest in the child and adolescent psychiatry specialty, motivation for this award, and the potential benefits of the candidate attending the Annual Meeting, as appropriate. It is also optional but applicants may also submit a Letter of Shared Funding. Please visit the award's website or contact the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for more information.

The AACAP Mentorship Grants for Medical Students provides the opportunity for medical students to attend the 2025 AACAP Annual Meeting, October 20-25, 2025 in Chicago, IL , and receive an introduction into the field of child and adolescent psychiatry through AACAP's Annual Meeting mentorship events. Applicants must be enrolled in a medical school in the United States beginning July 2025 and at the time of the AACAP Annual Meeting in October 2025. Participants must be in good standing at their medical school. Participants must attend all AACAP Annual Meeting events specified by AACAP. Medical students must be AACAP members or pending at the time of their application to be considered. Applicants must submit a letter of support from a faculty member or mentor. The letter should indicate how long the faculty member or mentor has known the applicant and in what capacity. In describing the candidate, it would be helpful for the letter to address the applicant's training, qualifications, accomplishments, interest in the child and adolescent psychiatry specialty, motivation for this award, and the potential benefits of the candidate attending the Annual Meeting, as appropriate. In addition, a letter of good standing from the applicant's medical school must be sent directly to AACAP. Please visit the award's website or contact the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for more information.

The Joseph Frasca Excellence in Aviation Scholarship was established through the University Aviation Association to encourage others to reach the highest level of achievement in their aviation studies. It is bestowed upon those who demonstrate a commitment and devotion to aviation in the tradition of Joseph Frasca. Applicants must demonstrate evidence of excellence in activities, studies, events, organizations, etc., related to aviation. They must have Federal Aviation Administration certification or qualifications in either aviation maintenance or flight. Applicants must also have membership in at least one Aviation organization such as Alpha Eta Rho, NIFA Flying Team, Experimental Aircraft Association, Warbirds of America, etc. They must demonstrate involvement in Aviation activities, projects, events, etc., which will demonstrate an interest and an enthusiasm for aviation. Applicants must also be currently enrolled in a UAA member institution. Preference will be given to those with demonstrated interest or experience in aviation simulation; have demonstrated interest or experience in aircraft restoration; have demonstrated interest or experience in aerobatics; work experience in aviation; work experience while in school; and/or financial need. An essay is optional and may be submitted. Completion will enhance the student's application packet and noncompletion will not eliminate them from consideration. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact UAA for more information.

The Carl Lefko and Monica Weinzapfel Scholarship is available to all College of Performing Arts Theatre majors/minors, regardless of their emphasis on study within the Theatre major. Applicants must be full- or part-time undergraduate students with a rising sophomore through senior ranking. The applicant should be regularly involved with Theatre department productions. This involvement must exceed the base class requirements of participation. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact ...

Dedicated to continuing Pedro's legacy, the Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship supports the academic pursuits of young activists working in their communities who carry Pedro's torch forward. This scholarship celebrates and supports young people who are doing work inspired by (or similar to) Pedro's health and social justice activism. This work is not exclusive to HIV/AIDS. As long as your work is change making in other areas of social justice and health justice, you are eligible to apply. Applicants do not need to have HIV/AIDS or be a member of the LGBTQ+ community. The scholarship is open to current or incoming undergraduate students enrolled in a U.S. community college or four-year university. High school seniors are eligible to apply. A brief personal statement must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website for the prompt. Applicants must also submit at least two letters of recommendation. These could be from teachers, mentors, program coordinators. supervisors/allies/community leaders, or other adult(s) directly involved in the applicant's health or social justice work, leadership, and on field of study. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

As college costs are a major challenge for most families, in 2001, Babe Ruth League established a College Scholarship program to provide financial assistance to former Cal Ripken Baseball, Babe Ruth Baseball and Babe Ruth Softball players looking to further their education beyond high school. Applicants must be a high school senior or an enrolled college student at the time of application. Babe Ruth League College Scholarships are awarded based on an applicant's high school academic achievement, participating activities, community involvement and on the contents of the essay. The awarding of a Babe Ruth League College Scholarship is not dependent upon collegiate athletic participation. Babe Ruth League employees and their immediate families are not eligible to qualify for any Babe Ruth League sponsored scholarship. If the verification of college enrollment is not available at the time of application submission and the applicant is selected to receive a scholarship, such verification will be required before a check is issued. Accepted forms of verification include a tuition bill or semester schedule. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Babe Ruth League Inc. for more information.