Marquardt Scholarship
$3,000
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...
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...
William A. Lee Memorial Scholarship
$2,000
Introduction
Each year the Chicago Federation of Labor (CFL) presents ten William A. Lee Memorial Scholarships of $2,000 each. Five awards are reserved for winners of the Academic Competition and five are awarded through a Random Drawing. Applicants must select either the Academic Competition or the Random Drawing; entering both categories will disqualify the student from both. The scholarship was renamed in 1985 in honor of William A. Lee, the CFL’s longest-serving president, who dedicated more than 60 years to labor and community service, including 38 years with the CFL.
Key Dates and Deadlines
- Deadline: All materials must be...
Introduction
Each year the Chicago Federation of Labor (CFL) presents ten William A. Lee Memorial Scholarships of $2,000 each. Five awards are reserved for winners of the Academic Competition and five are awarded through a Random Drawing. Applicants must select either the Academic Competition or the Random Drawing; entering both categories will disqualify the student from both. The scholarship was renamed in 1985 in honor of William A. Lee, the CFL’s longest-serving president, who dedicated more than 60 years to labor and community service, including 38 years with the CFL.
Key Dates and Deadlines
- Deadline: All materials must be...
Les Best Scholarship
$2,000
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...
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...
Council 2 Scholarships
$20,000
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...
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...
Angel Calzadilla Memorial Scholarship
$6,100
Overview
The Miami Police Department’s Do The Right Thing (DTRT) initiative is offering a memorial scholarship to support young adults who want to pursue a career in law enforcement. The program honors the legacy of a cherished officer who died in 2011 and aims to help community-minded applicants train as City of Miami police officers.
About the Scholarship
Named the Senior Police Executive Angel Calzadilla/Do The Right Thing Police Memorial Scholarship, this award was created to commemorate Senior Police Executive Angel Calzadilla. Calzadilla passed away at age 48 after a long, private battle with cystic fibrosis. The scholarship continues his...
Overview
The Miami Police Department’s Do The Right Thing (DTRT) initiative is offering a memorial scholarship to support young adults who want to pursue a career in law enforcement. The program honors the legacy of a cherished officer who died in 2011 and aims to help community-minded applicants train as City of Miami police officers.
About the Scholarship
Named the Senior Police Executive Angel Calzadilla/Do The Right Thing Police Memorial Scholarship, this award was created to commemorate Senior Police Executive Angel Calzadilla. Calzadilla passed away at age 48 after a long, private battle with cystic fibrosis. The scholarship continues his...
AFA National Scholarships
$3,200
Intro
Applicants should be graduating high school seniors or current undergraduate students enrolled in U.S.-based degree programs related to agriculture, food, or closely related fields. See the full eligibility section below for details.
Award amounts and conference access
Scholarship awards range from $1,600 to $3,200. Each award includes complimentary registration to the AFA Leaders Conference; recipients are responsible for their travel and lodging.
How applications are judged
Selections are made by assessing applicants’ career objectives, leadership roles, community engagement, and demonstrated financial need. Certain scholarships may also require additional, specific qualifications (for example, residency in a particular geographic area).
Notification...
Intro
Applicants should be graduating high school seniors or current undergraduate students enrolled in U.S.-based degree programs related to agriculture, food, or closely related fields. See the full eligibility section below for details.
Award amounts and conference access
Scholarship awards range from $1,600 to $3,200. Each award includes complimentary registration to the AFA Leaders Conference; recipients are responsible for their travel and lodging.
How applications are judged
Selections are made by assessing applicants’ career objectives, leadership roles, community engagement, and demonstrated financial need. Certain scholarships may also require additional, specific qualifications (for example, residency in a particular geographic area).
Notification...
Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship
$5,000
Introduction The American Legion Auxiliary funds the Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship to honor the children of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Recognizing not only the service of veterans but also the sacrifices made by their families, this scholarship helps eligible students pursue postsecondary education. Each year, awards are given to outstanding high school seniors who demonstrate strong academics and a commitment to community service. 2026 Awards For 2026, fifteen scholarships of $5,000 each will be granted. These are cash grants — not loans — intended to assist with the recipient’s college expenses. Three scholarships...
Introduction The American Legion Auxiliary funds the Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship to honor the children of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Recognizing not only the service of veterans but also the sacrifices made by their families, this scholarship helps eligible students pursue postsecondary education. Each year, awards are given to outstanding high school seniors who demonstrate strong academics and a commitment to community service. 2026 Awards For 2026, fifteen scholarships of $5,000 each will be granted. These are cash grants — not loans — intended to assist with the recipient’s college expenses. Three scholarships...
Spirit of Youth Scholarship
$5,000
Overview
National Headquarters will provide each department/state with one $1,000 scholarship recipient. This award program is new, having begun with the 2023–2024 cycle. From the pool of up to 52 department/state winners, the National Education Committee will choose five awardees (one from each division) to receive a $5,000 scholarship instead of the $1,000 department/state award.
Eligibility and Rules
- Membership: Applicants must be current or former Junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary and have maintained continuous ALA membership for the three consecutive years 2023, 2024, and 2025. In addition, applicants must be a paid member for the 2026 membership...
Overview
National Headquarters will provide each department/state with one $1,000 scholarship recipient. This award program is new, having begun with the 2023–2024 cycle. From the pool of up to 52 department/state winners, the National Education Committee will choose five awardees (one from each division) to receive a $5,000 scholarship instead of the $1,000 department/state award.
Eligibility and Rules
- Membership: Applicants must be current or former Junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary and have maintained continuous ALA membership for the three consecutive years 2023, 2024, and 2025. In addition, applicants must be a paid member for the 2026 membership...
Wisconsin Culinary & Hospitality Scholarship
$2,250
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...
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...
American Society of Mechanical Engineers Scholarships
$5,000
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*...
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*...
Dam Safety Scholarship Program
$20,000
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,...
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,...
Chemical Engineering Scholarships
$2,000
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...
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...
