Many non profits, civic groups and companies set aside funds for scholarship programs. They do it to give back, support members and prep the future work force. Not to mention, help students avoid or keep down student loan debt!
DAR Scholarships are from the Daughters of the American Revolution. They offer various awards for members studying education, medicine, government, and other studies. Find out if you qualify and apply today!
The Elks Scholarship contest comes from the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. It is a kind of financial aid that you don't repay. And, offsets the costs of any undergraduate studies.
A fraternal order, the Elks organization has hundreds of thousands of members in the United States. They've been around for 150 years and award millions in scholarships. Each program comes with a set of criteria to meet.
For this one, any high school senior who is a citizen of the United States may apply. These four year scholarships renew each year if the selectee keeps up good standing.
Each year, the National FFA (Future Farmers of America) Foundation helps offset college costs by offering a wide variety of college scholarships. The letters "FFA" stand for Future Farmers of America. The scholarships they offer range from $500 to full tuition for four years.
In 2020, 398 sponsors and donors partnered with the National FFA Organization. The Foundation was able to award 1,325 students $2,028,288. If planning to go to college after high school, you might consider applying.