Private Grants & Scholarships

The Maguire Foundation has partnered with The Pennsylvania Society to create a scholarship to assist Pennsylvania high school seniors who plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited, non-proprietary four-year college or university which must be located within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the entire academic year. Awards are eligible for renewal for up to three years or until a bachelor’s degree is earned, whichever occurs first.

If selected as a recipient, the student will receive an annual award of up to $8,000. Up to 25 awards will be granted.

AAUW American Fellowships support women (U.S. citizens or permanent residents) scholars who are completing dissertations, planning research leave from accredited institutions, or preparing research for publication.

Applications for AAUW American Fellowships are open August 1 – November 15.

AAUW International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Applications for AAUW International Fellowships are open August 1–December 1.

The LVMAC Scholarship Program target audience is:

1. Veterans of working age seeking meaningful first-time civilian employment
2. Veterans of working age seeking meaningful reemployment due to job loss
3. Children of Veterans
4. Children and Un-Remarried Spouses of Service members Killed in Action
5. Children of Non-Veterans who will make an active duty service commitment through ROTC

Average Annual Scholarship is $1,000.

Visit LVMAC's website from February 1 through May 31 to apply.

Type: General

Amount: $1,000

Deadlines (2): Bi-annual: June 30 and December 31

Eligibility Requirements: Students must be enrolled in post-secondary education full time and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. All majors regardless of class standing are encouraged to apply.

Open to current college freshmen studying in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math) fields, with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0.

Application available is available January 15 - March 15. Visit the Horatio Alger Association website during those dates.

Northampton County Medical Society Alliance provides $1000 scholarships to eligible medical, nursing and physician assistant students.

To learn about eligibility criteria and apply, go to http://ncmsa.org/scholarship.

Mensa Foundation's college scholarship program bases its awards totally on essays written by the applicants. Consideration is not given to grades, academic program or financial need.

Application process opens September 15 and closes January 15.

Scholarship award

$5000

Eligibility and requirements

To be eligible for the award, applicants must submit the following no later than June 1.

• Proof of enrollment for the upcoming academic year
• One recommendation from a member of the faculty or staff at the university or school (incoming IL students may submit a letter from a teacher from the previous year)
• An essay of no more than 1,000 words about the importance of the right to a trial by jury

The scholarship will be awarded, and the student notified of his or her selection, prior to August 1.

Scholarship Application

https://www.hlmlawfirm.com/annual-harris-lowry-manton-llp-academic-scholarship-award

Several scholarship opportunities are available for high school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Amounts: varies by scholarship

Deadline: varies by scholarship

For more information: Scholarships for LGBTQ+ Students | NurseJournal.org

We are pleased that you have made the decision to apply for the Executive Women International (EWI) Scholarship. The Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) Scholarship Program helps provide financial support to adult students in a variety of transitional situations. EWI believes that the ASIST Program will positively impact the personal life, employment, family, and community of the applicant.

EWI was founded in 1938 by Lucille J. Perkins to change the roles of women in business and the diverse careers held by our members. We are an international organization with 35 Chapters across the United States and Canada. EWI has been awarding scholarships for over 30 years and awards over $300,000 in scholarships each year through our Chapters and the Corporate Office.

Deadline: March 19, 2022
EWI Lehigh Valley Chapter
https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/asist2022

The Sallie Mae Fund’s Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program for High School Seniors helps make the dream of higher education a reality for outstanding students from minority and other historically underserved communities.

High school seniors who are facing financial challenges may apply to win a $10,000 scholarship to help them attend college or a vocational-technical school. 

Applications are now open through February 28, 2022. Winners will be announced later this year.

www.salliemae.com/landing/bridging-the-dream

The mission of Nordson BUILDS is to attract and develop a diverse, highly-skilled talent pool for careers in the manufacturing industry.  It is designed to help bright and motivated students access and complete postsecondary education by lessening the financial barriers of enrolling in college for many, and decreasing the loan burden for individuals that apply for financial aid.  Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible to receive a Nordson BUILDS Scholarship. 

Business, Finance, Accounting, STEM, and IT majors can apply. 

Learn more

Award Amount: $1000
Submission Deadline: Dec 15th, 2022.
Winner Announcement Date: 23rd-Dec-2022

https://rizwanahmedcpascholarship.com/rizwan-ahmed-cpa-2022-scholarship/

Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 10th, 2022

https://www.carindigo.com/news/1000-car-review-essay-scholarship-for-african-american-students

A $500 academic award is being offered to any LGBTQ student who is pursuing their undergraduate college degree through the LGBTQ Student Scholarship from Study.com. Study.com’s mission is to make education accessible, and we hope to make earning a college degree more accessible through this scholarship.

Scholarship Amount: $500
One Scholarship Awarded Annually
Application Deadline: May 1, 2022

Learn more and apply on Study.com

A variety of scholarships are offered through Study.com, most of which have an annual deadline of May 1. Study.com Scholarships are awarded annually. Any applications received after the deadline will be considered for the following year.

For a full list of scholarships available, visit Study.com

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Foundation is now accepting submissions for the AIAS Foundation, WomenIn, and Girls for Gaming scholarships. The deadline is by May 31, 2022. 

Learn more and sign up at AIASFoundation.org

Earnest is giving away $250,000 in scholarships. Apply for a chance to win one of 50 Earnest Scholarships. You could get $5,000 for all college expenses. No essay. No entry fee.

Deadline: July 31, 2022

https://www.earnest.com/student-loans/scholarship

Select ABSN students may be eligible for up to $40,000 in loan forgiveness opportunities.
Learn more by completing this inquiry form: 

Request info about the ABSN Loan Forgiveness Program

Scholarships from the Stabler Grant are a “debt of conscience” in that recipients are asked to “pay it forward” with future donations to the Stabler Grant endowment fund.

The Stabler Scholarship for DeSales Accelerated BSN students is primarily need-based, although academic excellence may also be considered. Qualified applicants can receive up to $5,000.

Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler founded this generous scholarship in recognition that many people might not be able to afford higher education without financial assistance. The Stablers believed that those receiving financial aid should recognize an obligation to reciprocate by aiding future students in the future. 

The Dr. Carolyn Hollshwandner Scholarship is primarily a need-based scholarship, although academic excellence may also be considered. Qualified recipients can receive up to $5,000. 

This scholarship is named for the founder and long-time nursing department chair at DeSales.

Applications will be accepted starting February 1, 2022.

Applications are due no later than March 15, 2022.

• Decisions regarding the scholarship recipients will be made by the scholarship committee.
• Scholarship money will awarded and divided into four equal amounts to be disbursed over all four academic terms.
• The scholarship money will be awarded per matriculated student based upon demonstrated need and the number of applications submitted.  Recipient students will be notified no later than May 19, 2022. A sample of the Stabler Foundation Information handout that is provided when scholarships are awarded is enclosed with this application document for your review. 

How to Apply

1. Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) form no later than March 15, 2022.
2. Submit an essay which includes the following:
   1. Why you are applying for the Stabler/Hollschwandner Scholarship
   2. Describe your financial need (including relocation or housing needs)
   3. Provide any additional special circumstances that pertain to your need for a scholarship
   4. Describe how this scholarship will impact your future endeavors in nursing

Send your completed essay as an attachment to:

Nursing@desales.edu
Subject line: ABSN Scholarships
Include the date of your FASFA submission in the email.