Taft Union High School

Niche Scholarship - $50,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: December 31, 2025)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a senior in high school or a current college student.
B) Be attending or planning to attend college or university in 2026.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20302/niche-50000-scholarship

Bick Vocational/Trade School Scholarship - $5,000 - 6 Awards (Deadline: December 31, 2025)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a high school student who plans to pursue trade school or be a current trade school student.
B) Exhibit determination, skill, and a deep commitment to meaningful, hands-on work.
Applications can be found by going to:
 

Mas Family Scholarships - $32,000 - 15 Awards (Deadline: January 31, 2026)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
B) Have been born in Cuba or are of direct Cuban descent.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12457/mas-family-scholarships

GE Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program - $40,000 - 20 Awards (Deadline: January 5, 2026)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive,
integrity, and citizenship.
B) Demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale).
Applications can be found by going to:

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships - $30,000 - 50 Awards (Deadline: January 7, 2026)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a United States citizen and a graduating high school senior.
B) Present evidence of financial need and demonstrate a record of academic excellence.
Applications can be found by going to:

John Lennon Scholarships - $20,000 - 3 Awards (Deadline: January 15, 2026)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be between the ages of 17 and 24.
B) Submit musical works that have not been assigned to any major music publisher or major record label.
Applications can be found by going to:

Army Women’s Foundation Scholarship - $3,000 - 10 Awards (Deadline: January 21, 2026)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a woman who is a lineal descendant of a woman who has served or is serving honorably in the U.S.
Army, U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard.
B) Be currently enrolled in or accepted into an accredited institution.
Applications can be found by going to:

Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship - $5,000 - 20 Awards (Deadline: January 30, 2026)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a graduating high school senior.
B) Have a relative that is employed in the roofing industry.
Applications can be found by going to:

DAR Scholarships - $20,000 - 37 Awards (Deadline: January 31, 2026)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be pursuing an education in history, economics, law, political science, medicine, nursing, occupational
therapy, physical therapy, education, chemistry, math, science or English.
B) Be attending or planning to attend college or university in 2026.
Applications can be found by going to:

Jim McKay Scholarship

Deadline: Jan 05, 2026

$10,000

The Jim McKay Graduate Scholarship honors the legacy of legendary sports broadcaster Jim McKay by supporting student-athletes who exemplify his commitment to leadership, integrity and the pursuit of excellence in sports communications. Each year, the NCAA awards this prestigious scholarship to one female and one male student-athlete who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, meaningful involvement in athletics and a clear...

SPIE Optics and Photonics Education Scholarships - $11,000 – 72 Awards (Deadline: Feb. 15, 2026)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be enrolled in a program related to the field of optics and photonics.
B) Be attending or planning to attend college or university in 2026.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/28654/spie-optics-and-photonics-education-scholarships

Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarships - $10,000 – 7 Awards (Deadline: February 20, 2026)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a senior in high school in the United States.
B) Have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9544/vegetarian_resource_group_scholarships

Wings Over America Scholarships - $5,000 – 50 Awards (Deadline: February 1, 2026)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a graduate or graduating senior of an accredited high school or homeschool.
B) Be enrolled or plan to be enroll in an accredited institution as a full-time student taking a minimum of 12
credits per semester.
Applications can be found by going to:

Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards - $4,000 - 300 Awards (Deadline: February 2, 2026)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk member.
B) Be a high school senior.
Applications can be found by going to: