Scholarships

Overview Each year SLEMCO awards $40,000 in college scholarships. Twenty winners receive $2,000 apiece. These scholarships are distributed by random drawing and are available to SLEMCO members for themselves or for their dependent children. 2025 status and 2026 timeline The application period and selection process for the 2025 scholarships have concluded. The next application cycle opens on February 1, 2026. Applications will be accepted from February 1, 2026 through May (2026). All applicants—or the SLEMCO member who sponsors them—must attend the annual meeting scheduled for June 13, 2026. Eligibility and qualifications - Applicants must be SLEMCO members or dependent children...

Overview A total of nine scholarships are awarded each year: one winner from each of the eight TBGA regions plus a single statewide top scholarship. Applicants must be pursuing majors in agriculture and/or natural resources. Who may apply Eligible candidates include graduating high school seniors and students who will be entering college as freshmen, sophomores, or juniors. Participation in the Texas Big Game Awards (TBGA) is not required to apply; however, applicants who have submitted entries to the Texas Big Game Awards will receive an additional preference point during the review. How winners are chosen Applications are assessed using a...

Overview The Conditional Grant Program supports eligible students enrolled in engineering programs or in operational business disciplines approved by TxDOT. Awards are available to students attending accredited four-year colleges and universities in Texas—both public and private. Recipients may receive up to $4,000 per semester (maximum $8,000 per academic year), with actual award amounts determined by demonstrated financial need. How to apply Review the eligibility criteria below. If you meet the requirements, you are encouraged to submit an application. Application instructions and a frequently asked questions (FAQ) document are provided to assist applicants. Important deadline: Applications must be received by April...

Texas Telephone Association Foundation — Overview The Texas Telephone Association Foundation (TTA Foundation) is a nonprofit, philanthropic organization established to deepen public understanding of telephony and to encourage careers in the telecommunications industry. Education and Research Mission The Foundation works to highlight the role of dependable, efficient telecommunications infrastructure in Texas’s economy and to support education and research in telephony. To accomplish this, TTA Foundation sponsors lectures, seminars, other educational programs, and awards scholarships each year to Texas high school students. 2026–2027 Scholarship Program The TTA Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2026–2027 academic year. Completed applications must...

Introduction Union membership helps families secure better opportunities for the future. AFSCME members and their families can apply for annual scholarships offered through AFSCME Council 31 to support their educational goals. About the Larry Marquardt Scholarship The Larry Marquardt Scholarship commemorates Larry Marquardt, the first executive director of AFSCME Council 31, who served until his death in 1980 and devoted his life to organizing and improving conditions for working people. Council 31 maintains this fund to provide financial assistance for higher education to members and their children. Award amount Three scholarships of $3,000 each are granted each academic year. Who...

Intro The Les Best Scholarship Program offers financial support to OCSEA members and their family members pursuing postsecondary education. Each academic year, the program distributes a total of $12,000 in awards. Applications are accepted annually from January 1 through April 30. How to apply All application materials must be received by April 30. Submit the items below as part of your packet: - A fully completed and signed Les Best Scholarship application. - An official acceptance letter showing admission to a union apprenticeship, a vocational/trade school, or an accredited college or university for undergraduate study. - A 500–1,000 word essay...

Introduction The Washington State Council of County & City Employees (WSCCCE / Council 2) awards a set of scholarships each year. Each scholarship application contains the specific rules and instructions applicants must follow to be considered. Note: the “Statement of Required Facts” is used only by Council 2 to verify eligibility and is not provided to the Scholarship Committee. Eligibility These awards are open to high school seniors and college undergraduate students who are dependents of, or under the legal guardianship of, a local union member in good standing with WSCCCE (including qualifying non-association members in good standing). Scholarship awards...

The WRA Education Foundation provides roughly $25,000 in scholarships each year to students planning careers in foodservice and related areas. These awards are financed through the Foundation’s Endowment Fund. 2026–2027 Scholarship Application: Now accepting submissions! Eligibility (minimum requirements) - Must be a resident of Wisconsin. - Intending to pursue post-secondary studies in disciplines connected to the restaurant and hospitality sector, for example: Culinary Arts, Baking, Hospitality Management, Food Science, or Family and Consumer Sciences Education. - Must be accepted to and enrolled in a nationally accredited post-secondary institution with at least 6 credits. - Application must be complete and include...

Start your engineering journey with support from ASME. Overview ASME offers scholarships specifically for graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue engineering studies. These awards target students entering mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology programs. Recipients must begin full-time study in an ABET-accredited* (or substantially equivalent**) program no later than the fall term immediately following their high school graduation. Scholarships cover the first year of study only and are not renewable. Who is eligible - Graduating high school seniors intending to enroll full-time in a mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology program. - Enrollment must be in an ABET-accredited*...

Introduction The ASDSO Dam Safety Scholarship Program, created in 1992, supports the development of technically skilled professionals needed to meet the Association’s mission. Since its inception, ASDSO has awarded more than 50 scholarships totaling over $280,000 (as of 2025). ASDSO is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 Undergraduate Scholarship Program. Who is eligible - U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. - Full-time undergraduate students enrolled as juniors or seniors during the 2025/2026 academic year in an accredited civil engineering program or another field ASDSO deems related. - Students must show interest in pursuing a career in hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnical engineering,...

Purpose This scholarship supports the mission of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) by providing financial assistance to graduating high school seniors who intend to pursue a career in chemical engineering. The award recognizes strong academic achievement as well as involvement in school and community activities. It is not awarded solely on the basis of financial need; rather, it targets students who have shown excellence in core academic subjects and who are likely to succeed in a chemical engineering degree program. Eligibility - Applicant must be a graduating high school senior from the Mid-Michigan tri-city area or an adjacent...

Overview Each year the ASABE Foundation funds a $2,000 scholarship intended for undergraduate students in biological or agricultural engineering. Typically the award goes to a single recipient, though the P-120 Student Organizations Committee may grant more than one scholarship in a year if there is a sufficiently strong pool of candidates. The committee also reserves the right to withhold the award in any given year. Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the following conditions: - Be a student of biological or agricultural engineering. - Have completed at least one full academic year as an undergraduate. - Not be a graduating...