Weekend Scholarship Watch - February 21
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Amount: $600
Eligibility: High school or undergrad pursuing healthcare (focus on lung disease/rare conditions)
Requirements: 400–600 word essay
Deadline: February 25, 2026
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Varies by scholarship (HS seniors, undergrads, re-entry, grad—depends on fund)
Requirements: Apply through SVCF’s online system (varies by scholarship)
Deadline: Most SVCF-managed scholarships: February 27, 2026 (12:00 PM PT)
Amount: $1,000 (winners)
Eligibility: Grades 9–12 (U.S.); impacted by cancer (self or loved one)
Requirements: Original English essay, 500–1,500 words (no poetry/fiction)
Deadline: February 27, 2026
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: Women with an international background (foreign student, immigrant, or first-gen American); entering a U.S. college as a first-year undergrad
Requirements: Application + essay + interview + references/recommendations
Deadline: February 27, 2026
Amount: $1,500–$5,000
Eligibility: Black students of African descent; meets citizenship/visa criteria; admitted to U.S./Canadian college on actuarial path; 3.0+ GPA
Requirements: Online application (Submittable / The Actuarial Foundation)
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Amount: $500
Eligibility: Low-income HS seniors + current college/grad students with financial need (U.S.)
Requirements: Short essay (~250 words)
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Amount: Up to $16,500 (associate) or $33,000 (bachelor’s) + possible stipend
Eligibility: Undocumented (with/without DACA/TPS); arrived before age 16 and before Nov 1, 2020; 2.5+ GPA; significant unmet financial need; must attend eligible Partner College
Requirements: Online application (includes essay) + transcripts + financial information
Deadline: February 28, 2026 (11:59 PM PT)
Amount: $10,000 total (4 winners, $2,500 each)
Eligibility: Students pursuing associate/bachelor’s/grad degree or trade certificate who collect stamps
Requirements: Headshot + 400–600 word essay (challenge, giving back, stamp collecting impact)
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: Female; 18+; HS junior/senior or undergrad; majoring in education, public service, or social work
Requirements: 400–600 word essay or video (career choice, passion, sacrifices)
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Amount: $10,000 total (10 winners, $1,000 each)
Eligibility: High school senior (Class of 2026); 3.0+ GPA
Requirements: 400–600 word essay + upload a photo
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Amount: Up to $10,000 (renewable)
Eligibility: U.S. citizen/permanent resident; chemistry/chem-related major; full-time
Requirements: Application + transcript + recs + essays (and listed supporting docs)
Deadline: Mar 1, 2026
Amount: Up to $20,000 (two semesters)
Eligibility: Graduating HS senior; financial need; GPA/test-score thresholds
Requirements: Application + recommendation + transcript + test score proof
Deadline: Mar 1, 2026
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: Black HS/undergrad/grad students
Requirements: Short essay (plus platform activity component)
Deadline: Mar 1, 2026
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: BIPOC HS seniors pursuing STEM + impact-minded
Requirements: 400–600 word essay + headshot upload
Deadline: Mar 1, 2026
Amount: $500
Eligibility: Any student
Requirements: 200–600 word essay (why you’re a fan of Wicked)
Deadline: Mar 1, 2026
Amount: $1,000+
Eligibility: U.S./Canada HS senior under 21; height minimums (5'10" women / 6'2" men)
Requirements: Application + 550–650 word essay + transcript + 2 recs + photo
Deadline: Mar 1, 2026
Amount: $25,000 (106 awards)
Eligibility: U.S. HS junior; adversity + need (AGI ≤ $65,000); 2.0+ GPA; bachelor’s track
Requirements: Application + essay + counselor/support forms
Deadline: Mar 1, 2026 (12:00 PM ET)
