GEAR UP

For students who work or have worked OR whose parent/legal guardian is or has worked as a farm worker.

Scholarships are awarded annually and must be used at one of 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities. Each award provides full tuition, as well as room and board, for the term of the scholarship. The scholarship may be renewed each year, contingent upon satisfactory academic performance and normal progress toward the bachelor's degree.

The LEAP Rise Above Scholarship provides financial support for students who demonstrate advocacy, accountability, and perseverance and have shown a commitment to improving their community. It is open to any student regardless of citizenship status.  Amount: $2,500

($500) - Create a short video, under 3 minutes long, on one of the topics/prompts available on the scholarship's website.

Honoring outstanding young leaders (ages 8-18) who have focused on helping their communities and fellow beings and/or on protecting the health and sustainability of the environment. $5,000.

Incight awards up to one hundred scholarships to students with disabilities, who have demonstrated outstanding merit in giving back to the community and overcoming obstacles in order to pursue higher education. These scholarships range in value from $500 to $2,500.

The KMR Group Foundation seeks to recognize accomplished students, invest in their potential and assist them in funding their education. Every spring, the KMR Group Foundation awards a number of scholarships to seniors graduating from high schools in Clark or Cowlitz counties. The scholarships range from $1,000 to $3,500 per school year and may be renewable for up to four years, provided the recipient conforms to the requirements set forth in the award

The USDA 1994 Tribal Scholars Program combines classroom study with paid work experience that leads to employment at USDA. Through this program, USDA seeks to boost the number of students studying and graduating in food, agriculture, natural resources, and other related fields of study, and help build the pipeline of future agricultural scientists and professionals.  The program also strengthens USDA partnerships with 1994 land-grant institutions.

The program provides full tuition, employment, employee benefits, fees, books, and room and board each year for up to 4 years to selected students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, food science, natural resource science, or a related academic discipline at one of 35 federally recognized tribal colleges and universities. The scholarship may be renewed each year, contingent upon satisfactory academic performance and normal progress toward the bachelor's degree.

($20,000) The Actuarial Diversity Scholarship Has Merged With STEM Stars. The STEM Stars Actuarial Scholars Program was created to help increase diversity in the actuarial profession.

The $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is an easy no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile.

$1,000 - Today, it’s vital to be a conscious consumer — understanding, handling, and making smart financial decisions. This is especially true for students today who are building financial literacy skills as they start their careers. 

Scholarships for essays on the impact that Alzheimer’s disease has had on their own lives & others in their family & community.

($10,000) - The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund aids people active in movements for social and economic justice. These need-based scholarships are awarded to students who are able to do academic work at the college or university level or are enrolled in a trade or technical program and who are active in the progressive movement.

Must write an essay related to their essay prompt. 

($500) - Please explain in 250 words or less why you believe that you should be awarded this scholarship. You must be a junior or senior in high school or college student with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or better. U.S. citizens only please.