The AXA Achievement Scholarship, sponsored by the AXA Foundation, provides scholarship awards of $2,500, $10,000 and $25,000, with recipients in every state nationwide. In addition, every recipient’s high school will receive a grant of $1,000. The program is open to high school seniors who plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university. Applicants must be United States citizens or legal residents and must have demonstrated ambition and self-drive as evidenced by an outstanding achievement in a school, community, or workplace activity.

Integrity, high standards, entrepreneurial spirit, good citizenship and education were the values that defined BURGER KING® co-founder James W. McLamore. It was those values that helped realize a dream and it is those same values that are the core of the BURGER KING McLAMORE Foundation. Administered by the Foundation, the BURGER KING Scholars program assists employees, employees’ spouses or domestic partners, employees’ children and high school seniors in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada in continuing their education.

High school seniors are invited to apply for the Burger King Scholars program if they live in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico; have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent; be active in their community through volunteering, sports, clubs and/or religious organizations; and plan to enroll full-time in 2019-20 at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico.

Applications will open October 15.

The Church Mutual Religious Scholars Program, established by CM CARES, is offering 50 scholarships of $5,000 each to the religious leaders of tomorrow, totaling $250,000 to assist students pursuing an advanced degree in religious studies.

To apply, students must be enrolled in a full-time, advanced degree religious studies program at an accredited theological seminary, college or university of higher learning in the United States for the entire 2019-20 academic year. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent), and must demonstrate personal impact through their education, work experiences, and volunteerism.

In addition, applicants must be committed to entering the practice of full-time ministry in the United States following completion of studies — including leading a denominational congregation, or worship group, or serving in religious leadership at a house of worship. Religious students of all denominations are encouraged to apply.

Up to fifty (50) awards will be granted; awards are one-time only and not renewable.

The James Beard Foundation (JBF) Scholarship program was established to assist aspiring and established culinary professionals who plan to further their education at a licensed or accredited culinary school or food-focused program.

The JBF Scholarship program is offering more than 90 scholarships from $1,000 up to $20,000 each.

To apply, students must be high school seniors or graduates planning to start or continue a course of study at a licensed or accredited culinary school or food-focused program in the 2019-2020 academic year. Additional eligibility requirements may apply for some of the JBF scholarships. Students complete one application to be considered for all JBF scholarships for which they meet the criteria.

Professional grants are also available for independent work, study and travel.

Opens April 2020

The Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship program provides opportunities to students who want to build their talents and change the world!

Lockheed Martin will award 200 scholarships of $10,000 per student, renewable each year. Awards will be open to individuals studying eligible engineering or computer science majors, who demonstrate financial need and come from underrepresented or underserved communities. And the scholarship program doesn’t end with a check. Mentoring opportunities will be a key component of the program, and recipients will also be eligible for Lockheed Martin internship opportunities following their freshman year in college.

The Northwestern Mutual Childhood Cancer Sibling Scholarship program assists siblings of individuals affected by childhood cancer who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs. The scholarship program will award up to 10 renewable $5,000 scholarships.

To apply, students must be U.S. citizens, 25 years or younger and siblings of individuals who are in current treatment, have survived or passed away from pediatric childhood cancer. Applicants must plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent) and demonstrate financial need.

The Northwestern Mutual Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship program assists cancer survivors, age 25 and under, in continuing their education and pursuing their college dreams. The scholarship program will award 25 renewable $5,000 scholarships.  

Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are cancer survivors, age 25 or under, and plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire 2019-20 academic year. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent) and demonstrate financial need.