Weekend Scholarship Watch - June 6
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Amount: $2,500-$5,000
Eligibility: U.S. citizen; record of community/volunteer service; enrolled in an accredited U.S. college by Fall 2026
Requirements: Essay (≤500 words) about a time in life when you persevered.
Deadline: June 8, 2026
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: Open to high school juniors and seniors (and college students).
Requirements: Essay (500–1000 words) on educational career & life goals.
Deadline: June 10, 2026
Amount: $1,000–$2,500 (multiple awards per cycle)
Eligibility: High school students of all grade levels.
Requirements: 500 word essay on “Why college is important to me” and complete a full application packet.
Deadline: June 10, 2026
Amount: $1,000 (1 winner)
Eligibility: Low-income and/or BIPOC high school students.
Requirements: Essay (400–600 words) OR submit a video about a time you helped someone in need.
Deadline: June 12, 2026.
Amount: $2,000
Eligibility: Identify as Black/African American; incoming/current undergrad for college award; U.S. citizen/permanent resident/DACA; mentorship interest. Commitment to uplifting the Black community.
Requirements: Application + proof of acceptance/enrollment; demonstrate community impact and commitment.
Deadline: June 12, 2026
Amount: $3,000
Eligibility: Black/African-American students graduating high school or currently attending U.S. colleges/universities with demonstrated interest in the creative arts.
Requirements: Essay no more than 1,000 words about your passion for the arts and online application packet.
Deadline: June 12, 2026
Amount: $3,000
Eligibility: Black/African-American students graduating high school or currently attending U.S. colleges/universities with demonstrated interest in the creative arts.
Requirements: Essay about your path to pursue the creative arts and an online application packet.
Deadline: June 12, 2026
Amount: Up to $20,000 total (listed as $5,000 per academic year up to 4 years)
Eligibility: Native American students pursuing a 4-year STEM degree; accepted to or enrolled in a 4-year undergraduate institution; GPA 3.0+; community service commitment.
Requirements: Application + Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) + transcripts + admission letter + photo + references + essay (and optional extra essay).
Deadline: June 12, 2026 (5 PM MST)
Amount: $10,195 (split across 1st and 2nd winner).
Eligibility: Open to students impacted by mental health challenges personally or through a family member/loved one.
Requirements: 200 - 1000 word essay on how a mental health experience has shaped you.
Deadline: June 13, 2026
Amount: $1,000 - 2,000Eligibility: Ages 16-24 showing active involvement in the LGBTQ+ / theatre community and demonstrating specific financial need.
Requirements: Essay and evidence of artistic involvementDeadline: June 13, 2026
