Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Scholarships
$5,000
The PACF is dedicated to expanding educational access and success for students across its 11-county service area.
Key date
- The Foundation’s Consolidated Scholarship Application becomes available on December 1, 2025.
Before you apply — recommended steps
- Complete the FAFSA and download your Student Aid Report (SAR). You will be required to upload the SAR with your application. Filing the FAFSA does not obligate you to accept aid — it simply identifies what funding you may qualify for.
- Compile a list of your achievements, activities, honors, and work experience.
- Start drafting your career goals essay (see prompt...
The PACF is dedicated to expanding educational access and success for students across its 11-county service area.
Key date
- The Foundation’s Consolidated Scholarship Application becomes available on December 1, 2025.
Before you apply — recommended steps
- Complete the FAFSA and download your Student Aid Report (SAR). You will be required to upload the SAR with your application. Filing the FAFSA does not obligate you to accept aid — it simply identifies what funding you may qualify for.
- Compile a list of your achievements, activities, honors, and work experience.
- Start drafting your career goals essay (see prompt...
Southern Automotive Women’s Forum
$5,000
Introduction
The Southern Automotive Women’s Forum (SAWF) advances women’s careers in the automotive sector by promoting STEM — science, technology, engineering, and math — among young women. SAWF aims to build confidence, practical skills, and professional ambition so students can pursue roles across the industry, from technicians to senior management.
Program impact and history
Since the scholarship program began in 2011, SAWF has awarded more than $516,500 in financial support. The organization expands its reach through industry fundraising and professional events to close the gender gap in STEM careers.
Who is eligible
- Applicants must identify as women.
- Candidates...
Introduction
The Southern Automotive Women’s Forum (SAWF) advances women’s careers in the automotive sector by promoting STEM — science, technology, engineering, and math — among young women. SAWF aims to build confidence, practical skills, and professional ambition so students can pursue roles across the industry, from technicians to senior management.
Program impact and history
Since the scholarship program began in 2011, SAWF has awarded more than $516,500 in financial support. The organization expands its reach through industry fundraising and professional events to close the gender gap in STEM careers.
Who is eligible
- Applicants must identify as women.
- Candidates...
WCFA Agent of Change Scholarships
$1,000
Overview
WCFA awards three Agent of Change scholarships of $1,000 each to individuals who have attended at least one Women Changing the Face of Agriculture (WCFA) Conference.
Scholarship opportunities and eligibility
1) Phyllis Johnson Memorial Agent of Change Scholarship — $1,000
- Open to Illinois high school seniors who have participated in at least one WCFA Conference.
- Applicant must plan to enroll at an Illinois college or university in the upcoming fall term.
2) Joan Lobe Memorial Agent of Change Scholarship — $1,000
- Available to current college students who have attended at least one WCFA Conference.
- Recipient...
Overview
WCFA awards three Agent of Change scholarships of $1,000 each to individuals who have attended at least one Women Changing the Face of Agriculture (WCFA) Conference.
Scholarship opportunities and eligibility
1) Phyllis Johnson Memorial Agent of Change Scholarship — $1,000
- Open to Illinois high school seniors who have participated in at least one WCFA Conference.
- Applicant must plan to enroll at an Illinois college or university in the upcoming fall term.
2) Joan Lobe Memorial Agent of Change Scholarship — $1,000
- Available to current college students who have attended at least one WCFA Conference.
- Recipient...
Ashby Thelen Lowry Scholarship
$1,000
Ashby Thelen Lowry is offering its annual $1,000 scholarship to students who plan to enroll in school in the fall of 2026 as either pre-law undergraduates or first-year law students. This award is intended to help cover education-related costs for students who have been accepted to a college or law school anywhere in the United States.
Eligibility
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- U.S. citizens or individuals otherwise authorized to work in the United States.
- Applicants must have been accepted and intend to attend a U.S. school as a pre-law undergraduate or as a first-year law student beginning...
Ashby Thelen Lowry is offering its annual $1,000 scholarship to students who plan to enroll in school in the fall of 2026 as either pre-law undergraduates or first-year law students. This award is intended to help cover education-related costs for students who have been accepted to a college or law school anywhere in the United States.
Eligibility
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- U.S. citizens or individuals otherwise authorized to work in the United States.
- Applicants must have been accepted and intend to attend a U.S. school as a pre-law undergraduate or as a first-year law student beginning...
Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society Scholarship
$2,000
Recognizing the escalating global demand for wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) nurses and the potential for the continued expansion and prosperity of WOC nursing, the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®) has initiated a program to grant educational scholarships. These partial scholarships are funded through donations from individual members, manufacturers of wound, ostomy, and continence products, private and public benefactors, endowments, and the regions and affiliates that make up the WOCN Society.
The WOCN Society Scholarship Committee, a permanent committee of the WOCN Society, oversees the scholarship program. The WOCN Society Foundation, which is responsible for raising, managing, and...
Recognizing the escalating global demand for wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) nurses and the potential for the continued expansion and prosperity of WOC nursing, the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®) has initiated a program to grant educational scholarships. These partial scholarships are funded through donations from individual members, manufacturers of wound, ostomy, and continence products, private and public benefactors, endowments, and the regions and affiliates that make up the WOCN Society.
The WOCN Society Scholarship Committee, a permanent committee of the WOCN Society, oversees the scholarship program. The WOCN Society Foundation, which is responsible for raising, managing, and...
Chapman Scholars Program
$20,000
Overview
Each year the Chapman Scholars Program awards its scholarship to six incoming first-year students who demonstrate exceptional achievement both academically and through extracurricular involvement. Scholars receive financial support that covers tuition and class fees for up to 18 credit hours, on-campus residence, required textbooks, and a meal stipend for every qualifying fall and spring semester within the applicable aid year. The program emphasizes civic responsibility as a central component of personal development and of strengthening the broader community.
At Purdue University Fort Wayne, Chapman Scholars live and learn together while engaging in rigorous coursework, hands-on learning experiences, leadership training,...
Overview
Each year the Chapman Scholars Program awards its scholarship to six incoming first-year students who demonstrate exceptional achievement both academically and through extracurricular involvement. Scholars receive financial support that covers tuition and class fees for up to 18 credit hours, on-campus residence, required textbooks, and a meal stipend for every qualifying fall and spring semester within the applicable aid year. The program emphasizes civic responsibility as a central component of personal development and of strengthening the broader community.
At Purdue University Fort Wayne, Chapman Scholars live and learn together while engaging in rigorous coursework, hands-on learning experiences, leadership training,...
Defense Against Distracted Driving Scholarship
$1,000
J&Y Law Firm is pleased to open applications for the Fall 2025 cycle of its semiannual “Defense Against Distracted Driving Scholarship.” This $1,000 award supports high school seniors and college students who commit to avoiding distracted driving and who want to help reduce its toll on our communities. At J&Y, we have witnessed too many unnecessary tragedies caused by distracted drivers, and we invite students to join us in promoting safer roads.
Background
Per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted driving was linked to 3,522 fatalities and 362,415 injuries in 2021. We are asking applicants to propose practical, impactful...
J&Y Law Firm is pleased to open applications for the Fall 2025 cycle of its semiannual “Defense Against Distracted Driving Scholarship.” This $1,000 award supports high school seniors and college students who commit to avoiding distracted driving and who want to help reduce its toll on our communities. At J&Y, we have witnessed too many unnecessary tragedies caused by distracted drivers, and we invite students to join us in promoting safer roads.
Background
Per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted driving was linked to 3,522 fatalities and 362,415 injuries in 2021. We are asking applicants to propose practical, impactful...
Achieve Today Scholarship
$1,000
Achieve Today is extending a scholarship opportunity to students across the United States. The scholarship requires students to submit a video, audio, or essay that lasts between three to five minutes on a subject related to personal growth or high performance. Achieve Today holds the belief that the college years are an ideal time to understand and apply the principles of the law of attraction.Details of the ScholarshipEvery year, Achieve Today will be granting two scholarships. The total annual scholarship fund is $2,000. Each semester (spring and fall), one student will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship to the educational institution...
Achieve Today is extending a scholarship opportunity to students across the United States. The scholarship requires students to submit a video, audio, or essay that lasts between three to five minutes on a subject related to personal growth or high performance. Achieve Today holds the belief that the college years are an ideal time to understand and apply the principles of the law of attraction.Details of the ScholarshipEvery year, Achieve Today will be granting two scholarships. The total annual scholarship fund is $2,000. Each semester (spring and fall), one student will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship to the educational institution...
Scrubin Uniforms/AACN Scholarship
$2,500
The Scrubin Uniforms/AACN Scholarship is designed to assist nursing students pursuing baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees at AACN-affiliated institutions that have a formal partnership with Scrubin Uniforms. The eligible institutions are listed in the blue column on the right side of the page.Students wishing to apply must fill out an online application form, provide personal and academic information, and submit a brief essay.Details of the ScholarshipThree times a year, the scholarship offers $2,500.Application Deadlines:1st funding cycle: Applications are accepted from January 6 to March 1.2nd funding cycle: Applications are accepted from July 1 to September 1.3rd funding cycle: Applications are...
The Scrubin Uniforms/AACN Scholarship is designed to assist nursing students pursuing baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees at AACN-affiliated institutions that have a formal partnership with Scrubin Uniforms. The eligible institutions are listed in the blue column on the right side of the page.Students wishing to apply must fill out an online application form, provide personal and academic information, and submit a brief essay.Details of the ScholarshipThree times a year, the scholarship offers $2,500.Application Deadlines:1st funding cycle: Applications are accepted from January 6 to March 1.2nd funding cycle: Applications are accepted from July 1 to September 1.3rd funding cycle: Applications are...
Rees Scholarship
$1,000
The Rees Scholarship Foundation provides a variety of scholarship schemes to aid the HVACR sector. Please examine the programs listed below to identify the one that best suits your requirements.General DetailsThe Rees Foundation welcomes applications throughout the year and has two evaluation deadlinesApplications for the Fall Semester: October 1Applications for the Spring Semester: June 1The scholarship funds will be transferred to the school's finance department and will be applied to the student's accountThe scholarship funds cannot be utilized for more than two semestersAny unused scholarship funds must be returned to the Rees FoundationAward recipients will be given a complimentary Ready...
The Rees Scholarship Foundation provides a variety of scholarship schemes to aid the HVACR sector. Please examine the programs listed below to identify the one that best suits your requirements.General DetailsThe Rees Foundation welcomes applications throughout the year and has two evaluation deadlinesApplications for the Fall Semester: October 1Applications for the Spring Semester: June 1The scholarship funds will be transferred to the school's finance department and will be applied to the student's accountThe scholarship funds cannot be utilized for more than two semestersAny unused scholarship funds must be returned to the Rees FoundationAward recipients will be given a complimentary Ready...
YoungArts Competition
$10,000
To be eligible, you must be able to answer Yes to these statements:I am either a citizen of the United States, a permanent resident or legally able to receive taxable income in the U.S. (i.e., have a social security number).I am in grades 10x12 or 15x18 years of age on December 1 of the year I am applying.If I’m selected as an award winner with distinction, this would be my first time attending National YoungArts Week.2026 Application Key DatesWe invite you to save the following key dates as you plan to apply or support artists in their application process:Tuesday, July...
To be eligible, you must be able to answer Yes to these statements:I am either a citizen of the United States, a permanent resident or legally able to receive taxable income in the U.S. (i.e., have a social security number).I am in grades 10x12 or 15x18 years of age on December 1 of the year I am applying.If I’m selected as an award winner with distinction, this would be my first time attending National YoungArts Week.2026 Application Key DatesWe invite you to save the following key dates as you plan to apply or support artists in their application process:Tuesday, July...
C. Lamar Meek Memorial Scholarship
$1,500
These grants are designed to offer initial funding to researchers, including graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty members, for the creation of databases that will facilitate further research. They also aim to foster collaboration and leverage additional research opportunities. Typically, projects are completed within a span of 1-2 years after receiving funding. Special consideration is given to projects that are working towards solutions for mosquito-borne diseases or mosquito control issues in Louisiana. Projects that directly contribute to enhancing the public health environment in Louisiana are particularly favored.Call for ProposalsDeadline for Proposal Submission: Every year on November 1st.Grant Amount and Number...
These grants are designed to offer initial funding to researchers, including graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty members, for the creation of databases that will facilitate further research. They also aim to foster collaboration and leverage additional research opportunities. Typically, projects are completed within a span of 1-2 years after receiving funding. Special consideration is given to projects that are working towards solutions for mosquito-borne diseases or mosquito control issues in Louisiana. Projects that directly contribute to enhancing the public health environment in Louisiana are particularly favored.Call for ProposalsDeadline for Proposal Submission: Every year on November 1st.Grant Amount and Number...
