Dr. John Halligan Scholarship
$2,500
INTRODUCTION / BIO
Dr. John Halligan is a 1985 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and earned his MD from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He completed a Radiation Oncology residency at the University of Washington and then served as a Radiation Oncologist in the U.S. Army, retiring with the rank of Colonel in 2008. Upon leaving the military, Dr. Halligan moved to Alaska to become Medical Director of Radiation Oncology at Providence Alaska Medical Center. He has since broadened access to advanced cancer treatment across the state by establishing Radiation Oncology clinics...
INTRODUCTION / BIO
Dr. John Halligan is a 1985 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and earned his MD from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He completed a Radiation Oncology residency at the University of Washington and then served as a Radiation Oncologist in the U.S. Army, retiring with the rank of Colonel in 2008. Upon leaving the military, Dr. Halligan moved to Alaska to become Medical Director of Radiation Oncology at Providence Alaska Medical Center. He has since broadened access to advanced cancer treatment across the state by establishing Radiation Oncology clinics...
Willard G. Plentl Sr. Aviation Scholarship
$2,500
Willard G. Plentl Sr., a native of Houston, Texas, began pilot training with the Army Air Corps in 1942. He enjoyed a distinguished military flying career that included service during the Korean War and experience in a wide range of aircraft, from trainers to bombers and fighters. After leaving active duty as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1962, he joined the Commonwealth of Virginia as Assistant Director of the Division of Aeronautics within the Virginia State Corporation Commission. He was named Director of Aeronautics in 1964. In 1970 he served on the President’s Aviation Advisory Commission, contributing to policy that influenced...
Willard G. Plentl Sr., a native of Houston, Texas, began pilot training with the Army Air Corps in 1942. He enjoyed a distinguished military flying career that included service during the Korean War and experience in a wide range of aircraft, from trainers to bombers and fighters. After leaving active duty as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1962, he joined the Commonwealth of Virginia as Assistant Director of the Division of Aeronautics within the Virginia State Corporation Commission. He was named Director of Aeronautics in 1964. In 1970 he served on the President’s Aviation Advisory Commission, contributing to policy that influenced...
Seattle Foundation Scholarships
$15,000
Our scholarship applications are processed online through Seattle Foundation and Scholarship America. The application season usually opens in November, with most deadlines falling in March of the next year. Because each award has its own eligibility rules and timeline, please review the individual scholarship descriptions carefully before applying.
Current scholarship opportunities (highlights)
- Anne D. Maloof Scholarship (undergraduate and graduate study) — $3,000
- Bernie Minsk Scholarship — for Garfield High School graduates; renewable awards ranging from $2,000 to $15,000
- C. E. Boucher Memorial Scholarship — $3,000
- Dominic and Jessie Vitulli Scholarship
- Doug Struthers Memorial Scholarship —...
Our scholarship applications are processed online through Seattle Foundation and Scholarship America. The application season usually opens in November, with most deadlines falling in March of the next year. Because each award has its own eligibility rules and timeline, please review the individual scholarship descriptions carefully before applying.
Current scholarship opportunities (highlights)
- Anne D. Maloof Scholarship (undergraduate and graduate study) — $3,000
- Bernie Minsk Scholarship — for Garfield High School graduates; renewable awards ranging from $2,000 to $15,000
- C. E. Boucher Memorial Scholarship — $3,000
- Dominic and Jessie Vitulli Scholarship
- Doug Struthers Memorial Scholarship —...
Oklahoma Rural Rehabilitation Corporation
$750
Oklahoma Rural Rehabilitation Corporation (ORRC)
A Non-Profit Agricultural Lending Agency
Overview
The ORRC scholarship application is available online. The scholarship program began in 1968. Since then, ORRC has awarded over 11,500 scholarships totaling more than $4,000,000. This is a one-time award intended to help rural high school graduates pursue their first year of post-secondary education at an Oklahoma institution.
Eligibility
- Must be a graduating senior from a rural Oklahoma high school.
- Applicant must be a resident of Oklahoma.
- The student must be entering their first year of higher education or training at any public or private college,...
Oklahoma Rural Rehabilitation Corporation (ORRC)
A Non-Profit Agricultural Lending Agency
Overview
The ORRC scholarship application is available online. The scholarship program began in 1968. Since then, ORRC has awarded over 11,500 scholarships totaling more than $4,000,000. This is a one-time award intended to help rural high school graduates pursue their first year of post-secondary education at an Oklahoma institution.
Eligibility
- Must be a graduating senior from a rural Oklahoma high school.
- Applicant must be a resident of Oklahoma.
- The student must be entering their first year of higher education or training at any public or private college,...
Kansas American Legion Scholarships
$10,000
INTRODUCTION
Below are summaries of scholarship opportunities administered through The Kansas American Legion and related organizations. Each listing preserves the original award amounts, eligibility criteria, and special conditions.
HUGH A. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP
- Award: $500 grant.
- Eligible applicants: Kansas high school seniors and college freshmen or sophomores who demonstrate financial need and are enrolled in, or plan to enroll in, an approved junior college, college, university, or trade school in Kansas.
- Relationship requirement: Applicant must be the son or daughter of a veteran who has been a member of the Kansas American Legion and/or Legion Auxiliary for the...
INTRODUCTION
Below are summaries of scholarship opportunities administered through The Kansas American Legion and related organizations. Each listing preserves the original award amounts, eligibility criteria, and special conditions.
HUGH A. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP
- Award: $500 grant.
- Eligible applicants: Kansas high school seniors and college freshmen or sophomores who demonstrate financial need and are enrolled in, or plan to enroll in, an approved junior college, college, university, or trade school in Kansas.
- Relationship requirement: Applicant must be the son or daughter of a veteran who has been a member of the Kansas American Legion and/or Legion Auxiliary for the...
Ray A. Peacock Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction Cecil and Theresa Peacock established the Ray Anthony Peacock Scholarship Fund in memory of their son, Ray Anthony Peacock. Ray graduated from Burkeville High School in 1977 and had begun coursework at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. Tragically, he passed away later that same year. During his short life Ray distinguished himself through academic achievement and community involvement. Purpose The scholarship exists to support students who reflect Ray’s commitment to academic excellence and public service. It is intended for graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education, demonstrate strong writing ability, have a record of community or...
Introduction Cecil and Theresa Peacock established the Ray Anthony Peacock Scholarship Fund in memory of their son, Ray Anthony Peacock. Ray graduated from Burkeville High School in 1977 and had begun coursework at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. Tragically, he passed away later that same year. During his short life Ray distinguished himself through academic achievement and community involvement. Purpose The scholarship exists to support students who reflect Ray’s commitment to academic excellence and public service. It is intended for graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education, demonstrate strong writing ability, have a record of community or...
Denver Foundation Community Scholarship
$5,000
Overview
The Denver Foundation Community Scholarship was created to help first-generation college students from low-income backgrounds in pursuit of post-secondary education. Rooted in a commitment to racial equity, The Denver Foundation views education as a key pathway to changing students’ life trajectories and established this fund to support that goal.
Who is eligible
To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be the first in their immediate family to attend college (first-generation college student)
- Be planning to enroll in, or already enrolled at, a Colorado-accredited public post-secondary institution
- Demonstrate financial need by submitting the FAFSA, CAFSA, or by...
Overview
The Denver Foundation Community Scholarship was created to help first-generation college students from low-income backgrounds in pursuit of post-secondary education. Rooted in a commitment to racial equity, The Denver Foundation views education as a key pathway to changing students’ life trajectories and established this fund to support that goal.
Who is eligible
To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be the first in their immediate family to attend college (first-generation college student)
- Be planning to enroll in, or already enrolled at, a Colorado-accredited public post-secondary institution
- Demonstrate financial need by submitting the FAFSA, CAFSA, or by...
Illinois Real Estate Educational Foundation Scholarships
$2,000
Introduction
These awards are designed to support qualified individuals pursuing education that leads to careers in the real estate field. The Foundation expects that recipients, at some point in their professional lives, will give back to the fund that supported them. This ongoing support will help the scholarship program expand and provide similar opportunities to future students interested in real estate.
Available Scholarships and Award Amounts
- Gary L. Clayton Scholarship — $1,000
- Illinois Education and Training Grant — $100
- Illinois Diversity Real Estate Scholarship Program — $1,000
- Rich Port Scholarship — $300
- Academic Scholarships —...
Introduction
These awards are designed to support qualified individuals pursuing education that leads to careers in the real estate field. The Foundation expects that recipients, at some point in their professional lives, will give back to the fund that supported them. This ongoing support will help the scholarship program expand and provide similar opportunities to future students interested in real estate.
Available Scholarships and Award Amounts
- Gary L. Clayton Scholarship — $1,000
- Illinois Education and Training Grant — $100
- Illinois Diversity Real Estate Scholarship Program — $1,000
- Rich Port Scholarship — $300
- Academic Scholarships —...
Masonic Scholarship Fund of Missouri
$17,000
Introduction
Freemasons regard education as a cornerstone of our state’s and nation’s wellbeing. To support this belief, the Masonic Scholarship Fund of Missouri, Inc. awards multiple scholarships each year to qualified Missouri high school seniors.
Scholarships Available (Undergraduate)
Undergraduate applicants may be considered for the following awards:
- Masonic Merit Scholarship — $1,000 per year, renewable up to four consecutive years.
- Ruth Lutes Bachmann Scholarship — $1,000 per year, renewable up to four consecutive years. (For students pursuing nursing or teaching.)
- Samuel Smith Stewart Scholarship — $17,000 per year, renewable up to four consecutive years.
- Community College...
Introduction
Freemasons regard education as a cornerstone of our state’s and nation’s wellbeing. To support this belief, the Masonic Scholarship Fund of Missouri, Inc. awards multiple scholarships each year to qualified Missouri high school seniors.
Scholarships Available (Undergraduate)
Undergraduate applicants may be considered for the following awards:
- Masonic Merit Scholarship — $1,000 per year, renewable up to four consecutive years.
- Ruth Lutes Bachmann Scholarship — $1,000 per year, renewable up to four consecutive years. (For students pursuing nursing or teaching.)
- Samuel Smith Stewart Scholarship — $17,000 per year, renewable up to four consecutive years.
- Community College...
Arne Engebretsen Memorial Scholarship
$2,000
Overview
WMEF awards a single $2,000 scholarship to a Wisconsin high school senior who intends to enroll at a college or university located in Wisconsin and who will major in mathematics education or pursue a mathematics concentration aimed at the elementary or middle school levels.
Purpose and background
The Arne Engebretsen Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of Arne Engebretsen, a lifelong educator who devoted his career to raising the quality of mathematics instruction in Wisconsin, across the United States, and internationally. He was widely regarded as a master teacher, and his work strongly emphasized the use of technology in...
Overview
WMEF awards a single $2,000 scholarship to a Wisconsin high school senior who intends to enroll at a college or university located in Wisconsin and who will major in mathematics education or pursue a mathematics concentration aimed at the elementary or middle school levels.
Purpose and background
The Arne Engebretsen Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of Arne Engebretsen, a lifelong educator who devoted his career to raising the quality of mathematics instruction in Wisconsin, across the United States, and internationally. He was widely regarded as a master teacher, and his work strongly emphasized the use of technology in...
Sister Mary Petronia Van Straten Scholarship
$2,000
Overview
The Wisconsin Mathematics Education Foundation offers a $2,000 scholarship for students enrolled in a Wisconsin teacher education program majoring in Elementary or Secondary Education. Applicants must meet the eligibility rules below and submit the required materials by the deadline.
Eligibility
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a Wisconsin resident and be currently enrolled in a Wisconsin public or private teacher education program.
- Be pursuing a teacher preparation program (Elementary or Secondary Education major).
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, a course that includes instruction in teaching mathematics.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 (B...
Overview
The Wisconsin Mathematics Education Foundation offers a $2,000 scholarship for students enrolled in a Wisconsin teacher education program majoring in Elementary or Secondary Education. Applicants must meet the eligibility rules below and submit the required materials by the deadline.
Eligibility
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a Wisconsin resident and be currently enrolled in a Wisconsin public or private teacher education program.
- Be pursuing a teacher preparation program (Elementary or Secondary Education major).
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, a course that includes instruction in teaching mathematics.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 (B...
Sons of Italy Western Foundation Scholarships
$5,000
Sons of Italy Western Foundation is now accepting applications for scholarships for members of the high school Class of 2026.
Available award types
- Academic Awards: Scholarships for graduating high school seniors based on academic achievement.
- Italian Language Study Grants: Opportunities for graduating seniors to study Italian in Italy during the summer of 2026.
- Career Education Grants: Financial assistance for graduating seniors preparing for careers in skilled trades or vocational fields.
Award amounts
Aside from the Italian Language Study Grant, scholarship awards offered by the Western Foundation range from $500 to $5,000.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following...
Sons of Italy Western Foundation is now accepting applications for scholarships for members of the high school Class of 2026.
Available award types
- Academic Awards: Scholarships for graduating high school seniors based on academic achievement.
- Italian Language Study Grants: Opportunities for graduating seniors to study Italian in Italy during the summer of 2026.
- Career Education Grants: Financial assistance for graduating seniors preparing for careers in skilled trades or vocational fields.
Award amounts
Aside from the Italian Language Study Grant, scholarship awards offered by the Western Foundation range from $500 to $5,000.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following...
