Nursing Scholarships
Deadline: No deadline
Qualifications: This is a searchable scholarship database created specifically for nursing students. The scholarships listed here are provided by nursing associations, educational institutions, foundations, for-profit/non-profit organizations, etc. These are relatively non-competitive scholarships compared to general/non-major specific scholarships. Some of the scholarships give preference to minority, veteran and disabled students.
Amount: Varies
Major/Department: Nursing
Mike Evans Family Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: No deadline
Qualifications:
- Must be a high school senior, planning to attend an accredited college or university in the fall
- Minimum B or equivalent grade point average
- Participated in or exhibited leadership in scholastic, athletic and/or community activities
- Volunteered in community service involving social agencies, environmental projects, political campaigns, church groups, or school sponsored projects
- Enrolled as a full-time student as per college definition
*Applications are accepted year-round and each submission is reviewed.
Preference will be given to the following applicants (not necessarily in this order):
- Students who have not already received another scholarship
- Students demonstrating a need for financial assistance
- Students who have consistently exhibited good citizenship and an interest in scholastic, athletic, and/or community activities
To download the application, visit the
Mike Evans Family Foundation website.
Amount: Varies
The Sumners Foundation Grants and Scholarships
Deadline: No deadline
Qualifications: The Sumners Grant and Scholarship is a merit-based program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic excellence, a sense of civic responsibility and the potential for leadership.
Those wishing to apply must contact the institution directly for an access code. Applications are to be submitted online.
Amount: Varies
GPA: 3
Scholarships for Psychology Majors
Deadline: No deadline
Qualifications: A degree in psychology prepares students for many specialized careers in the mental health field. These professionals strive to understand human emotions, feelings, and behaviors through different types of research techniques. Psychologists conduct research by using historical analysis, psychoanalysis, and psychotherapy. Depending on their area of expertise, psychologists can pursue careers in roles such as forensic psychologists, rehabilitation psychologists, and clinical psychologists.
Amount: Varies
Major/Department: Psychology
Wharton County A&M Club
Deadline: Mar 05, 2021
Qualifications: Students from Wharton County high schools:
Boling, East Bernard, El Campo, Louise, and Wharton and homeschoolers that live in Wharton County
Amount: 1,200
Desk and Derrick Educational Trust
Deadline: Apr 01, 2021
Qualifications: To be eligible for a scholarship to assist with tuition and books from the Desk and Derrick Educational Trust, applicants must meet the following criteria: • Complete at least two years or are currently enrolled in the second year of undergraduate study at an accredited college or university • Maintain a grade point average of 3.2 or above on a 4.0 grading system • Demonstrate need for financial assistance in pursuing a college degree • Be a citizen of the United States or Canada • Plan a career in the petroleum, natural gas, or allied industry, or research and development of alternative energy such as coal, electric, solar, wind hydroelectric, nuclear, and ethanol.
Amount: Varies
GPA: 3.2
Desk and Derrick Educational Trust
Deadline: Apr 01, 2021
Qualifications: Sophomore status or above Petroleum, Energy or allied industry. Part of the application needs to be completed by the Financial Aid Office. Letters of Recommendation are optional. See website for the application.
Amount: Varies
Atacosa County Aggie Moms Club Scholarship
Deadline: Apr 01, 2021
Qualifications: Students from Atacosa County are eligible.
At-Large Sumners Scholarships
Deadline: Apr 19, 2021
Qualifications:
- Rising juniors for their junior and senior years
- U.S. citizens and permanent residents
They are looking for students who in their vocation or avocation will help to further the democratic process – they might be pre-law majors, maybe they are pursuing an education degree because they want to teach government, maybe they are economics majors wanting to work in a think tank or maybe they are involved in the political process by helping run campaigns, serving on city committees, or just generally changing the world!
Amount: $15,000
West Texas J.C. Landon Scholarship
Deadline: Apr 29, 2021
Qualifications: Desired Qualifications: A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to recipients who are residents of West Texas, which consists of the following counties: Andrews, Borden, Brown, Callahan, Coke, Coleman, Concho, Crane, Crockett, Dawson, Ector, Edwards, Fisher, Gaines, Glasscock, Howard, Irion, Jones, Kimble, Kinney, Loving, Martin, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Midland, Mitchell, Nolan, Pecos, Reagan, Real, Reeves, Runnels, Schleicher, Scurry, Shackelford, Sterling, Sutton, Taylor, Terrell, Tom Green, Upton, Uvalde, Val Verde, Ward, and Winkler.
What constitutes a complete application packet? A complete application package includes the following: • The signed Student Authorization and Acknowledgement Form found in the online application. • An Official transcript with grades and cumulative GPA posted through the latest fall semester. • A list of academic honors, leadership skills and community service, etc. • A completed W-8 or W-9 IRS Form, as applicable. This form must be completed by the applicant. • A copy of your SAR Report (Student Aid Report). This is the report you receive after completing your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
Amount: Varies
GPA: 2.5
Impact Scholarship for Black Students
Deadline: May 11, 2021
Qualifications: Scholarship application essay ESSAY TOPIC Please tell us a bit about yourself. What do you hope to achieve in your life, and how are you preparing yourself to achieve it? 500–1000 words
Amount: $2,500
CSI Executive Search STEM Scholarships
Deadline: Jul 17, 2021
Deadline: Dec 16, 2021
Qualifications:
- Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student in a U.S. college / university for the coming semester (at least 12 undergraduate hours / 9 graduate hours)
- 500-1500 word essay (submitted electronically below)
- 3.0/4.0 GPA or higher
- Acceptance letter or official copy of latest transcript from accredited U.S. College or University (only required if you are the winning applicant)
- U.S. Citizen
- Financial situation and/or monetary awards, or previous scholarships have no bearing on this scholarship award
Amount: 1,000
Texas Electricity Ratings "Energy For Life" Scholarship
Deadline: Aug 31, 2021
Qualifications: Must be a current high school senior or college student (undergraduate or graduate) Submit a complete on line application by August 31st, 2021 Write a 500-word essay responding to the following: Texas Electricity Ratings considers itself to be more than just a company that helps consumers and businesses find the best electricity companies providing the best energy plans and the best rates. We go a step further to provide customer reviews of all energy providers so that new and existing customers can make the best decision when looking to purchase an electricity plan. Texas Electricity Ratings wants to know: "What do you plan to do to distinguish yourself in your college career and in your life after graduation?" Scholarship award will be sent directly to the University or College attended, not directly to the student
Amount: 1,000
The Global Teletherapy Academic Excellence Award
Deadline: Nov 12, 2021
Qualifications: Requirements: • Must be enrolled in a college, university, or graduate school during the 2021-2022 academic year. • Must be in good academic standing with his/her current educational institution • Must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA • Must have permission from his/her parent or legal guardian if under 18 • Must apply for the scholarship via globalteletherapy.com/scholarship and provide all of the following: full name, address, name of academic institution attending, PDF copy of applicant’s unofficial transcript, PDF copy of applicant’s essay with name on the document
Essay Topic: All applicants must submit a 1,500+ word essay responding to the following: The Global Teletherapy Academic Excellence Award is designed for students who understand the importance of bettering one’s self. Recount a time in 2020, when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, what did you learn from the experience, and how do you plan to help others from that experience? • Show your ability to overcome a challenge • Describe your ability to navigate and utilize resources or support to overcome a challenge • Mindsets about obstacles as growth opportunities rather than roadblocks
Amount: $1,000
GPA: 3