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Face the Future Scholarship

Bubble Skincare
Corporate
Canada, New York +2 more
Unspecified amount

Face the Future Scholarship

At Bubble, we believe the next generation of builders, creators, and changemakers deserves support.

The Face the Future Scholarship provides financial awards to students who embody our core values of authenticity, creativity, innovation, and community impact as they pursue their academic goals.

In 2026, we're awarding 20 scholarships totaling $55,000 to students across the U.S., UK, and Canada.

One recipient will also earn a Spring 2027 internship at Bubble's New York City headquarters.

Academic Scholarship Programs Apprenticeship & Internship Programs Education - Higher Education +1 more

Camden Property Trust Scholarship

Greater Houston Community Foundation
Private
United States
US $3,000 - US $5,500

Camden Property Trust Scholarship

Benefiting dependents of Camden employees.

About the Scholarship Award:

  • Multiple scholarships awarded for the 2026-27 academic year. Award amount varies by college/degree type:
    • 4-year college and trade schools: $5,500
    • 2-year college: $3,000
  • Reapply guidelines:
    • Students in a four-year degree program may reapply up to 3 years after initial award (maximum 4 years of funding)
    • Students in a two-year degree or certificate program may reapply up to one year after initial award (maximum 2 years of funding)

What can this scholarship be used for?

  • The scholarship will be mailed directly to the student's college to be used towards tuition, required academic fees, and/or book expenses.
  • Scholarship funding cannot be distributed directly to the student. Funding cannot be used for room and board, rent, meal plans, parking passes, or other similar living expenses.
  • Scholarships cannot be used for a summer semester or for graduate degrees.
Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Career / College Preparation

Pathway to Critical Care Nursing Scholarship

American Association Of Critical Care Nurses
Private
United States
US $2,500

Who We Are

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is the national voice for academic nursing. AACN works to establish quality standards for nursing education; assists schools in implementing those standards; influences the nursing profession to improve health care; and promotes public support for professional nursing education, research, and practice.

Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan

AACN is guided by a clear vision, mission, and values that shape its leadership in academic nursing. Its strategic plan sets priorities to strengthen nursing education, support deans, faculty, and students, and advance health care nationwide.

AACN2: Pathway to Critical Care Nursing Scholarship

Overview

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN-Critical Care) and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN-Colleges) are partnering to provide scholarships to prelicensure nursing students interested in practicing in critical care settings. Administered by the Foundation for Academic Nursing, the AACN2: Pathway to Critical Care Nursing Scholarship will provide $2,500 in support to eligible students enrolled in entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs who are committed to providing expert care to patients at their most vulnerable.

Scholarship Details

This year, we will be distributing eight $2,500 scholarships to prelicensure nursing students who are interested in pursuing careers in critical care nursing ($20,000 in scholarships).

Education - Higher Education Nursing

Wallace S. and Janis J. Sweet/Westminster Presbyterian Church Memorial Scholarship

The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

About Us

A Vibrant Region with Opportunity for All

Who We Are

The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties is a community-based social impact investor whose mission is to engage, invest, and lead—working toward a vision of community vibrancy with opportunity for all. Our team of experienced staff and dedicated trustees is committed to boldly leading and supporting transformational community investments. We channel charitable contributions from donors through nonprofit partners that are meeting current community needs and steward community resources responsibly to ensure greater capacity for the future.

No organization has all the answers, but together, with our partners and donors, we have the means and the will to chart a new course—one that will build upon generations of philanthropy and strengthen the fabric of Herkimer and Oneida counties.

Scholarship Opportunities

We help those seeking educational opportunities that will enrich their lives—and enhance our community.

Please note that scholarships administered by the Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties are awarded through a variety of different mechanisms, including by school district selection, public application, or through our community partners, such as Utica Dollars for Scholars.

Wallace S. and Janis J. Sweet/Westminster Presbyterian Church Memorial Scholarship

Awarded by Wallace S. and Janis J. Sweet/Westminster Presbyterian Church Memorial Scholarship Fund

A scholarship fund established through the generosity of many friends of the Sweet Family to help deserving students pay for expenses of an education beyond the high school level.

Candidates are identified by Utica Dollars for Scholars.

Education - Higher Education Refugee Services Engineering +1 more

William D. and Sallye T. Coleman Memorial Scholarship

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Private
United States
Approximately US $1,000

William D. and Sallye T. Coleman Memorial Scholarship

This fund provides financial scholarships to deserving young men and women who attend public high school in Roanoke City and members of High Street Baptist Church.

Amount

Amount

  • $ 1000+
  • non-renewable
Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

Troutville Volunteer Fire Department Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Private
United States
More than US $1,000

Troutville Volunteer Fire Department Scholarship Fund

Fund provides higher educational scholarship assistance to deserving students.

Amount

  • $1,000+
  • non-renewable
Education - Higher Education Emergency Medical Care & Services Career / College Preparation +2 more

Samuel “Bo” Terry Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Private
United States
More than US $500

Samuel “Bo” Terry Scholarship Fund

Fund provides higher education scholarship assistance to needy and deserving students graduating from Roanoke City Public Schools.

Amount

  • $500+
Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Career / College Preparation

Rangeley Educational Fund

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Private
United States
More than US $1,000

Rangeley Educational Fund

Fund provides scholarships to further the education of young men and women pursuing study in technical, vocational, academic, or professional fields.

Amount

$1,000+

Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Career / College Preparation

N.R. Burroughs Educational Award

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Private
Henry County, Virginia, United States
More than US $1,000

N.R. Burroughs Educational Award

Fund provides scholarship assistance to qualified and deserving young men and women pursuing an undergraduate degree.

Amount

  • $1,000+
Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

Timothy B. Snyder Memorial Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Private
Lexington City, Virginia, United States
Approximately US $1,000

Timothy B. Snyder Memorial Scholarship Fund

Fund provides financial scholarships to deserving young men and women from high schools in the counties of Botetourt, Halifax and Shenandoah.

Amount

  • $1,000+
Education - Higher Education Civil Engineering Vocational & Trade Education +1 more

Romero Family Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Private
United States
More than US $2,500

Romero Family Scholarship Fund

Fund was established to provide scholarship assistance to further the education of able and deserving young men and women in their post high school education in the fields of either technical, vocational, academic or professional education, with preference given to students from Henry and Franklin Counties and the City of Martinsville.

Amount

  • $2,500+
Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation Vocational & Trade Education

Michael Dean Guilliams Memorial Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Private
United States
More than US $1,500

Michael Dean Guilliams Memorial Scholarship Fund

Fund provides scholarship assistance to deserving students who are pursuing further educational studies in a career and technical field.

Amount

$1,500+

Architecture Engineering Education - Higher Education +4 more

Otis Dreams of Books Scholarship

Community Foundation of East Mississippi Inc.
Private
United States
US $1,000

Community Foundation of East Mississippi

With over 40 years of dedicated service, the Community Foundation of East Mississippi (CFEM) is committed to fostering charitable giving that connects generous individuals, families, and businesses to meaningful causes.

Mission: A catalyst for charitable giving where civic-minded individuals, families, and businesses achieve philanthropic goals. We bridge resources and needs to enhance the dynamic communities we serve.

Otis Dreams of Books Scholarship

This scholarship was established to honor the memory of Otis Douglas, who had a lifelong love of reading and learning. Many nights, Otis would fall asleep reading his daughter’s schoolbooks. He was unable to finish his own high school education, and this gave him the deepest appreciation for learning. Our hope for this scholarship is to honor his legacy by fostering a love of learning and reading in students pursuing their college education. 

Education - Higher Education

The E. Price Ripley Memorial Foundation Fund

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Private
United States
More than US $2,000

The E. Price Ripley Memorial Foundation Fund

Fund provides higher education scholarship assistance to deserving young people in their chosen field of endeavor.

Amount

$2,000+

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

Robert & Grace Karst R.N. Scholarship

Community Foundation of Whitley County
Association/Society
United States
Unspecified amount

Robert & Grace Karst R.N. Scholarship

This scholarship was created by Grace Karst RN, who dedicated 44 years to the nursing profession and as a nursing home administrator. Her husband Robert served in the Army, was a White House guard, and eventually retired after 36 years working for the railroad.

This award is presented to a Whitley County student intent upon becoming a Registered Nurse.

Education - Higher Education Nursing

Hagerstown Garden Club Scholarship

Community Foundation of Washington County Maryland
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
The Hagerstown Garden Club Scholarship, administered by the Community Foundation of Washington County, supports Washington County residents pursuing education in horticulture. Eligible applicants include graduating high school seniors and current college students with a minimum GPA of 3.0. This scholarship honors the legacy of the Hagerstown Garden Club and is part of a broader initiative to enhance community life through educational opportunities, fostering both personal and professional growth in the horticultural field.
Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Academic Scholarship Programs +2 more

Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of the Navy (DoN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program

US DOD: Dept. of the Navy, Office of the Chief of Naval Research
Federal Government
United States
US $450,000 - US $525,000
The FY 2027 DoN HBCU/MI Program aims to enhance the research capabilities of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions. This initiative promotes innovative solutions to naval science challenges while engaging students and faculty in STEM fields. Key objectives include strengthening research infrastructure and fostering collaborative efforts across institutions. White papers are due by September 18, 2026, and should clearly outline the proposed advancements in naval-relevant science and technology.
Engineering Education - Higher Education Science +1 more

The Alpha Omega Alpha/Pharos Poetry Award

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Private
United States
US $1,500

The Alpha Omega Alpha/Pharos Poetry Award

To encourage students to write effective poetry. Winning poems are published in The Pharos.

The Award

Up to 5 poems will receive a $1,500 award. The winning entries will be published in The Pharos.

Poetry Education - Higher Education

Hilcorp Future Leaders of America Scholarship

Greater Houston Community Foundation
Private
United States
Up to US $10,000

Hilcorp Future Leaders of America Scholarship

Benefiting select communities across the United States where Hilcorp operates.

The Hilcorp Future Leaders of America Scholarship Program was developed to give back to the communities in which Hilcorp Energy Company operates to develop future leadership talent as the next innovators, educators, and business leaders.

Award Amount

Multiple scholarships awarded annually. The scholarship is comprised of up to four (4) annual awards of $2,500, for a total award of up to $10,000.

The four annual (4) awards may be received over a period of up to 6 years, allowing for deferment if needed.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

Dan Pheil Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation of Washington County Maryland
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

What is a Community Foundation?

We are one of more than 750 similar tax-exempt public charities throughout the United States that work to make their community a better place to live. We are a local organization staffed by residents of the community and led by a board of trustees who have an in-depth knowledge of the issues that shape our County.

This Community Foundation was created by and for the people of Washington County MD, and exists to improve the quality of life for all of our citizens, now and for generations to come, by building community endowments, addressing needs through grant making and providing leadership on key community issues.

Dan Pheil Scholarship Fund

Created in honor of Dan Pheil, this scholarship awards a deserving graduating high school senior residing in Washington County who plans to major in business.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

Lawrence and Genevieve Martin Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation of Washington County Maryland
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

What is a Community Foundation?

We are one of more than 750 similar tax-exempt public charities throughout the United States that work to make their community a better place to live. We are a local organization staffed by residents of the community and led by a board of trustees who have an in-depth knowledge of the issues that shape our County.

This Community Foundation was created by and for the people of Washington County MD, and exists to improve the quality of life for all of our citizens, now and for generations to come, by building community endowments, addressing needs through grant making and providing leadership on key community issues.

Lawrence and Genevieve Martin Scholarship Fund

This scholarship honors Larry and Geney Martin by assisting a young man or woman graduating from a Washington County, MD public high school who plans to pursue a career in the building industry.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

FOP Lodge #88 Criminal Justice Scholarship

Community Foundation of Washington County Maryland
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

What is a Community Foundation?

We are one of more than 750 similar tax-exempt public charities throughout the United States that work to make their community a better place to live. We are a local organization staffed by residents of the community and led by a board of trustees who have an in-depth knowledge of the issues that shape our County.

This Community Foundation was created by and for the people of Washington County MD, and exists to improve the quality of life for all of our citizens, now and for generations to come, by building community endowments, addressing needs through grant making and providing leadership on key community issues.

FOP Lodge #88 Criminal Justice Scholarship

Established by the FOP Thomas Pangborn Lodge #88, this scholarship shall provide awards to deserving students pursuing an education in criminal justice.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation Criminal Justice System Reform

Hub City Ravens Roost Inc. #124 “4th and 29” Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation of Washington County Maryland
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

What is a Community Foundation?

We are one of more than 750 similar tax-exempt public charities throughout the United States that work to make their community a better place to live. We are a local organization staffed by residents of the community and led by a board of trustees who have an in-depth knowledge of the issues that shape our County.

This Community Foundation was created by and for the people of Washington County MD, and exists to improve the quality of life for all of our citizens, now and for generations to come, by building community endowments, addressing needs through grant making and providing leadership on key community issues.

Hub City Ravens Roost Inc. #124 “4th and 29” Scholarship Fund

Named for a legendary Baltimore Ravens miracle play, this scholarship recognizes one student’s effort in any area (personal, academic, music, sports, art, etc.) that has led to a brighter future.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

AD Osherman Scholarship

Greater Houston Community Foundation
Private
United States
US $2,500 - US $3,500

AD Osherman Scholarship

Benefiting first-generation students in Texas.

Funding

Four (4) scholarships awarded out:

  • $3,500 for students pursuing a 4-year degree
  • $2,500 for students pursuing a 2-year degree

One-time award. Previous recipients may reapply as long as all eligibility requirements are met.

Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Career / College Preparation

Crown Castle Scholarship

Greater Houston Community Foundation
Private
United States
US $10,000

Crown Castle Scholarship

Benefiting Crown Castle interns OR dependents of Crown Castle employees.

Award Amount

  • Three (3) scholarships awarded annually
  • $10,000 divided evenly between the fall and spring semesters
  • Recipients may reapply for up to 3 consecutive years.

What can this scholarship be used for?

  • The scholarship will be mailed directly to the student's college to be used towards tuition, required academic fees, and/or book expenses.
  • Scholarship funding cannot be distributed directly to the student. Funding cannot be used for room and board, rent, meal plans, parking passes, or other similar living expenses.
Education - Higher Education

Camillo Family Scholarship

Greater Houston Community Foundation
Private
United States
Up to US $20,000

Camillo Family Scholarship 

Benefiting dependents of Camillo Properties, Camcorp Entities, or LCI Services employees.

The Camillo Family Scholarship was created to provide dependents of employees of Camillo Companies (Camillo Holdings, LCI Services, Legend Homes, Millmark Capital, and SimplyHome) with scholarships to further their education.

This is a renewable scholarship, meaning recipients can renew the award and claim up to 4 years of funding if they meet the GPA and enrollment requirements and complete the renewal application for each academic year they plan to be enrolled.

Multiple scholarships awarded for the 2026-27 academic year. Award amount varies by college/degree type:

  • 4-Year College/University - The scholarship is comprised of up to four annual awards of $5,000, for a total award of up to $20,000. The four annual awards may be received over a period of up to five years.
  • 2-Year College/Trade School - The scholarship award is comprised of up to two annual awards of $2,500, for a total award of up to $5,000. The two annual awards may be received over a period of up to three years.

What can the scholarship be used for?

The scholarship will be mailed directly to the student's college to be used towards tuition, required academic fees, and/or book expenses. 

Scholarship funding cannot be distributed directly to the student. 

Vocational & Trade Education Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Scholarship

Bay Area Community Foundation
Private
United States
Approximately US $1,000

About Us

Bay Area Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization created by and for the people of the Bay Area. We offer a range of flexible giving tools to help our donors make a positive impact on the community and causes that align with their interests and passions. In addition to first-rate donor service, we manage our community’s permanent endowment and award grants to address the community’s most pressing needs and promising opportunities.

Since 1982, our community has used our resources to make charitable gifts more effective. We provide maximum flexibility in establishing, managing, and distributing your gifts. Through our donors’ generosity, we can help support arts and culture, community initiatives, education and youth, environment, health and wellness, human services, and recreation in our area.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Scholarship

Inspired by the belief that love and peaceful protest can eliminate social, political, and economic injustice, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., became this nation’s most heralded civil right leader. He aroused blacks and whites alike to protest racial discrimination, war, and poverty. A champion of nonviolent resistance to oppression, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. Dr. King’s life ended at the age of 39 on April 4, 1968, when he was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. However short his life was, he greatly advanced the cause of civil rights in this nation. His life serves as an encouragement to each of us to do all that we can to end injustice.

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Scholarships are awarded each year to Bay County high school seniors (regardless of ethnicity) who actively embrace Dr. King’s dream of improving racial harmony and social justice. The scholarship award(s) will be at least $1,000 and are non-renewable. The scholarship award(s) will be presented at the annual Great Lakes Bay Regional Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration program held each January.

This scholarship is also available to Midland and Saginaw County students through their respective community foundations.

Education - High School Academic Scholarship Programs Education - Higher Education +1 more

Higher Education Grants in New Jersey Highlights

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Grant Insights : Grant Funding Trends in New Jersey

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for New Jersey?

Grants are most commonly $342,775.

$342,775

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Higher Education Grants in New Jersey year over year?

In 2024, funders in New Jersey awarded a total of 59,159 grants.

2022 60,649

2023 62,135

2024 59,159

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Higher Education Grants in New Jersey given out in New Jersey, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, and Human Services.

1. Education

2. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Higher Education Grants in New Jersey changing over time?

Funding has increased by 0.93%.

2022 $19,051,065,944

2023 $19,997,386,963
4.97%

2024 $20,182,553,188
0.93%

New Jersey Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Morris County, Mercer County, and Union County receive the most funding.

County Total Grant Funding in 2024
Morris County $13,732,182,623
Mercer County $3,611,012,734
Union County $2,078,561,372
Middlesex County $1,693,120,549
Ocean County $1,262,313,128