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Deadline: January 21, 2026
For women who served honorably in the U.S. Army (or their lineal descendants) who plan to attend an accredited college, university, community college, vocational school, or graduate program. Award amount and number of scholarships vary by category (certificate, associate, undergraduate, graduate).
Deadline: January 29, 2026
Large no-essay scholarship available to students who complete a ScholarshipOwl profile.
Deadline: January 31, 2026
No-essay scholarship awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile.
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Awards students for completing U.S. Constitution educational courses and certificates.
Deadline: January 31, 2026
For students enrolled in accredited esthetics programs in the U.S.
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Supports children of talent acquisition professionals or TA professionals pursuing higher education.
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Open to U.S. residents age 17+; winners selected by drawing.
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Random drawing scholarship open to U.S. residents age 17 or older.
Deadline: February 1, 2026
For students pursuing manufacturing, engineering, or related technical fields.
Deadline: February 1, 2026
Need-based award for female minority high school seniors planning to play collegiate golf and pursue full-time study.
Deadline: February 2, 2026
For U.S. high-school seniors who are children, step-children, grandchildren, step-grandchildren or legal wards of a living Elk member. Standardized test scores are waived for 2026.
Deadline: February 15, 2026
For high-school seniors with a documented developmental or intellectual disability (preference given to students in Oregon), seeking to attend college or other higher-education programs. Scholarship supports students pursuing post-secondary education.
Deadline: February 26, 2026
For U.S. college or post-secondary students (undergrad, graduate, or community college) who demonstrate commitment to leadership and community development. Requires 3.0+ GPA, transcript/resume, and a 1000-word essay.
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Essay contest with a $2,500 college scholarship at the District level. Student submission deadlines vary by local Optimist Club; this date reflects the Clubs’ deadline to submit their winning essay to the District Chair.
Deadline: February 28, 2026
For U.S. students (high-school juniors/seniors, undergraduates, or graduate students) who are enrolled (or planning to enroll) in an accredited U.S. college/university, and demonstrate commitment to volunteering and community service.
Deadline: March 1, 2026
For high-school seniors applying to college, planning to major in journalism. The award is initially $5,000 (one academic year) and renewable for up to three years — total possible award $20,000.
Deadline: March 1, 2026
For U.S. high-school students who have earned Eagle Scout and meet the eligibility requirements under The American Legion program. The top Eagle Scout nationwide receives $10,000; three runner-up awards of $2,500 each are also granted.
Deadline: March 5, 2026
For students of Italian-American heritage, pursuing undergraduate studies. Awards depend on merit, essay, and GPA.
Deadline: March 15, 2026
Merit-based award for outstanding student leaders; requirements include essays and transcripts.
Deadline: March 31, 2026
A no-essay scholarship for high school seniors or current students.
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Sponsored by Benton County Republican Women for female high school seniors who are U.S. citizens, Benton County, AR residents, accepted to a 2-year or 4-year institution, and have a 3.0+ GPA. Apply between March 1–31 of senior year.
Deadline: Late March 2026 (Varies)
Speech contest on the assigned topic. The entry deadline is determined by the sponsoring local Optimist Club; Club-level contests are typically held by late March. District scholarships may include $2,500 (1st), $1,500 (2nd), and $1,000 (3rd).
Deadline: April 17, 2026
For Northwest Arkansas (Benton County) high school seniors (public, private, or home-schooled) or NWA college freshmen entering college in Fall 2025 as a declared fine or applied arts major with a current GPA of at least 2.65.
Deadline: April 17, 2026
Higher education scholarships for Benton County, Arkansas high school seniors entering college in the fall as a declared fine or applied arts major, or current Benton County college freshmen. Minimum GPA of 2.65.
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