how to find additional scholarships outside of the college/university

General

**THESE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE OUTSIDE OPPORTUNITIES AND ARE NOT SELECTED NOR PROVIDED BY BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY.

2026 Access to Education Scholarship
Link: https://amyglaw.com/2026-amy-g-injury-firm-access-to-education-scholarship/
Requirement: The 2026 Amy G Injury Firm Access to Education Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in any accredited degree program in the United States, whether a vocational program, community college, junior college, undergraduate, or graduate school. GED holders and upcoming high school graduates attending a college-level study program are also eligible for the award. Ideal candidates will be those who can eloquently describe their understanding of the role of higher education in our culture, how it can lead to the betterment of all segments of society, and how access to such programs can be expanded to be more inclusive of underrepresented groups. Applicants must provide evidence of good academic standing from their current institution. Such proof will consist of a cumulative grade point average of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Deadline: May 31st, 2026

2026 Against All Odds Scholarship
Link: https://adamsbischoff.com/2025-against-all-odds-scholarship/
Requirement: Applicants are asked to submit a well-written, 750-word essay on the challenges they have faced, and how they have overcome them. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be currently enrolled in college, graduate school, or GED holders about to attend a college within the United States. Applicants must show good academic standing by holding a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Deadline: January 31, 2026

2026 American Public Service Scholarship
Link: https://walterclark.com/2025-american-public-service-scholarship/
Requirement: Open to high school seniors, vocational students, college students, and graduate students who are legal residents in one of the 50 US states or the District of Columbia The applicant must be enrolled in a vocational program or two to four-year post-secondary institution for the 2025 Fall semester. Employees of Walter Clark Legal Group, their family members, and those living in the same household as those individuals (whether related or not) are not eligible to apply. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall standing to be eligible. Applicants must submit a 750-1000 word essay.
Deadline: January 31, 2026

2025 First Generation Scholarship
Link: https://godoyolivieri.com/2025-first-generation-scholarship/
Requirement: For all students interested in applying for The First Generation Scholarship, applicants must be enrolled in an accredited community college, undergraduate, or graduate program and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants may still apply if awaiting admission or deciding on an institution. However, the selected individual must be enrolled for the Fall of 2025 semester before receiving the financial aid.
Deadline: December 31,2025

2025 Eco-Friendly Scholarship 
Link: https://ofaclawyer.net/2024-ofac-eco-friendly-scholarship/
Requirement: Applicant must be undergraduate, graduate, law school students, or incoming college students at an accredited institution in the United States. Applicant must be enrolled in their respective institution for the Spring 2025 semester and be in good academic standing with a 3.0 or higher GPA. Applicant must submit a 1,000 word essay in response to prompt listed on website.
Deadline: December 31, 2025

2026 Houston Scholarship
Link: https://www.kgslawpllc.com/2026-houston-scholarship
Requirement: The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, vocational student, college student, or graduate student in the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia. Students must be enrolled in a vocational program or two to a five-year post-secondary institution for the upcoming academic year. Immediate family members (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and persons living in the same households (whether related or not) of KGS Law PLLC staff and attorneys, are not eligible to participate in the competition. A minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.
Deadline: April 30th, 2026

2025 Injury Recovery Scholarship
Link: https://lntriallawyers.com/2024-injury-recovery-scholarship/
Requirement: This application is open to any High school senior, vocational student, college student, or graduate student enrolled in vocational program or two to four-year post-secondary institution for Spring semester of 2025. Applicant should be in good overall academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicant must submit a 750 word essay.
Deadline: January 31, 2026

2025 Path to Success Scholarship
Link: https://jandils.com/path-to-success-scholarship/
Requirement: The scholarship is open to any high school senior, college student, or graduate student who is a legal resident of the United States and living in the U.S. The student must also be enrolled in a two—to five-year post-secondary institution for the Spring 2024 semester. Employees of Jan Dils Attorneys at Law, their immediate relatives (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and those residing in the same households as such individuals (whether related or not), are ineligible to enter the competition. Candidates for this scholarship must have a 3.0 GPA or above and be in good academic standing
Deadline: December 31,2025

2026 Right Mindset Scholarship
Link: https://velizlaw.com/2026-right-mindset-scholarship/
Requirement: The Right Mindset Scholarship is designed to support students who face challenges with resilience and a commitment to community outreach. Open to high school seniors, vocational, college, and graduate students with a minimum GPA of 3.0, this scholarship offers a chance to be rewarded for your dedication.
Deadline: May 30, 2026

2025 Right to Read Scholarship
Link: https://whitecollarattorney.net/2025-right-to-read-scholarship/
Requirement: High school seniors enrolled in the upcoming semester, vocational, college, and graduate students are welcome to apply. Applicants must be enrolled in an institution within the United States or the District of Columbia. Employees of Federal Attorney Rammy Barbari, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and persons living in the same households as such individuals (whether related or not) are not eligible to participate in the competition. Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.
Deadline: December 31, 2025

2025 Safe Cycling Scholarship
Link: https://felixgonzalezlaw.com/2025-safe-cycling-scholarship/
Requirement: The scholarship is open to any current US high school senior, college student, or graduate student residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and enrolled for the 2025-2026 school year. There is a preference for students in Texas, but all eligible students are welcome to apply. Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Deadline: November 30, 2025

2025 Selfless Parent Scholarship
Link: https://divorcefirm.net
Requirement: Applicants must complete a 750 word essay and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Deadline: November 30 Annually

2026 Single Parent Scholarship
Link:https://colwell-law.org/
Requirement: A 750-1000 word essay answer to the prompt: How has living in a single-parent household impacted your life? An up-to-date resume including both academic and professional experience. A current official or unofficial transcript from their current institution.
Deadline: May 31, 2026

2026 Triumph Through Family Adversity Scholarship
Link: https://blockllp.com/2026-triumph-through-family-adversity-scholarship/
Requirement: The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, vocational student, college student or graduate student who is a legal resident of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and who is enrolled in a vocational program or two to four year post-secondary institution. Employees of Block LLP, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and persons living in the same households of such individuals (whether related or not), are not eligible to participate in the competition. Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.
Deadline: May 31, 2026

2K Annual Drug Rehab-USA Mental Health Scholarship
Link: https://drugrehabus.org/mental-health-scholarship/
Requirement: Open to students enrolled in any mental health degree program. Applicant must submit an essay, video, artwork, or any “creative medium” that explains why they are pursuing mental health degree & outline the difference they asprire to make in the future.
Deadline: January 1st Annually

A Modern Citizen Scholarship
Link: https://www.kogan-disalvo.com/2020-a-modern-citizen-scholarship/
Requirement: Applicant must be pursuing an education in the legal-field and demonstrate an interest in improving their community
Deadline: December 31st Annually

Acker Warren Youth Mentor Scholarship
Link: https://www.ackerwarren.com/scholarship
Requirement: Eligible students for the Acker Warren Youth Mentorship Scholarship meet the following requirements: You participate in a youth mentorship program of some sort, including Big Brothers Big Sisters or similar organizations You are a freshman attending college this upcoming semester. You are at least 17 years of age You hold permanent residency or citizenship in the U.S.
Deadline:  November 5, 2025

AdvancePoint Capital’s Financial Literacy Scholarship
Link: https://advancepointcap.com/advancepoint-capital-scholarship/
Requirement: Must be a full-time student
Deadline: August 1st Annually

Against All Odds Scholarship
Link: https://adamsbischoff.com/against-all-odds-scholarship/
Requirement: Applicant must write an essay
Deadline: January 31st Annually

Aldrich Brunot Law Scholarship Fund
Link: https://aldrichbrunot.com/aldrich-brunot-law-scholarship-fund/
Requirement: Individuals who have been accepted into any law school in the United States for the 2025-2026 academic year, as well as current law school students attending any law school in the United States during the 2025-2026 academic year, are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Deadline: February 15, 2026

Allen Tittle’s Medical Malpractice Scholarship
Link: https://tittlelawfirm.com/2021-allen-tittles-medical-malpractice-scholarship/
Requirement: Must write an essay and have a minimum 3.0 GPA
Deadline: September 30th Annually

Animal Rescue Scholarship
Link: https://thetexaslawdog.com/2020-animal-rescue-scholarship/
Requirement: Applicant must demonstrate an effort in protecting animals in need
Deadline: September 30th Annually

ATE Ballistic Helmet Scholarship
Link: https://www.hardheadveterans.com/pages/ate-ballistic-helmet-scholarships
Requirement: Applicant must be pursuing a degree in law enforcement and write a 1000 essay on why they choose law enforcement
Deadline: March 1st & October 1st Annually

Bachus & Schanker, LLC Scholarship
Link: http://www.coloradolaw.net/scholarship/
Requirement: Applicants must be a high school senior accepted into a four-year university
Deadline: July 30th and November 30th Annually

Blankstyle Scholarship
Link: https://www.blankstyle.com/blankstyle-scholarship-fund
Requirement: Applicant must be a high school senior that has been accepted to an accredited university or a current student enrolled in college courses. Applicant must provide basic background information, summarize their accomplishments and aspirations, tell Blankstyle why you deserve this scholarship and how it will help accomplish your goals, and tell Blankstyle how t-shirts have played a role in your life.
Deadline: January 31st & May 31st Annually

Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Paralegal Scholarship
Link: https://buckfirelaw.com/scholarships/paralegal/
Requirement: Applicants must be pursuing a career as a paralegal
Deadline: October 1st Annually

CareerFitTest.com’s Annual $500 Scholarship
Link: https://www.careerfittest.com/scholarship/
Requirement: Applicant must be currently enrolled in or due to enroll in a full-time US-accredited undergraduate or graduate program. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Applications are welcome from domestic, international, and undocumented students. Applicant must watch a video posted on website, complete a free career test, read the first chapter of the scholarship provider’s book (at no cost), and submit a 400-500 word essay.
Deadline: May 15th Annually

Conflict Conqueror Scholarship
Link: https://www.bihmfirm.com/
Requirement: To be eligible for The Bihm Firm, LLC Conflict Conqueror Scholarship, a student must: Be enrolled in an accredited college or university within the United States Be an incoming freshman for the Spring 2026 semester Have achieved a 3.5 grade point average or higher Be a citizen or permanent resident of one of the 50 United States Be at least 17 years of age
Deadline: January 7, 2026

The Blossom Caregiver Scholarship
Link:https://www.blossomlaw.com/
Requirement: The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship in 2022 to offer financial relief to students who have a parent who has been the primary caregiver for a loved one or who have served as caregivers themselves. Eligible students are at least 18 years of age; enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university; a citizen or permanent resident of the United States; have earned a 3.0-grade point average or higher in their most recently completed semester
Deadline: 02/09/2026

CollegeBoard Opportunity Scholarships Program
Link: https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/?excmpid=af19-st-1-ncan
Requirement: Applicants must complete each task for six different scholarship opportunities. Completing five of six tasks allows applicants to be eligible for a $40,000 scholarship.
Deadline: The last day of each month

Done With Distracted Driving Scholarship
Link: 2024 Done With Distracted Driving Scholarship | Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers (ostrofflaw.com)
Requirement: Applicants must complete a 750-1,000 word essay and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Deadline: May 31 Annually

Education Accessibility Scholarship
Link: https://cttrialfirm.com/education-accessibility-scholarship/
Basic requirement: Applicants must be first generation college students
Deadline: December 31st Annually

Education Equity Scholarship
Link: https://westgalawyer.com/scholarship-2020/
Requirement: Applicant must write an essay
Deadline: December 31st Annually

Elite Lawyer Scholarship
Link: https://www.elitelawyer.com/elite-lawyer-scholarship
Requirement: Applicant must submit essay or video and have a current GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Deadline: December 22, 2025

Elevating Others Scholarship
Link: https://whitleylawfirm.com/2020-elevating-others-scholarship/
Requirement: Applicant must demonstrate an active involvement in their community
Deadline: September 1st Annually

Extracurricular Impact Scholarship
Link: https://washingtondccriminallawyer.net/2020-scholarship/
Requirement: Must demonstrate active involvement in extracurricular activities
Deadline: December 31st Annually

Federal Justice Reform Scholarship
Link: https://maryland-criminallawyer.com/2016-federal-justice-reform-scholarship/
Requirement: Applicants must submit a 1,000 word essay and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Deadline: December 31st Annually

First Generation College Student Scholarship
Link: https://www.kadzailawgroup.com/scholarship
Requirement: Applicant must be a first-generation college student, enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university within the United States, must be at least 17 years of age, a permanent resident or citizen of the United States, and submit a 3-5 minute video answering the prompt on the website that applies to you. **One scholarship awarded per semester
Deadline: March 30, 2026

First-Gen Achievers Scholarship
Link: https://cd-lawyers.com/custodio-dubey-llp-cd-law-first-gen-achievers-scholarship
Requirement: Our scholarship is open to first-generation students who are currently enrolled in a two to four year post-secondary institution for the Fall 2026 semester, this includes current high school seniors, vocational students, college students, and graduate students. If you are a high school senior, please attach an acceptance letter if you have not registered yet. To qualify you must be a legal resident of the United States, and currently reside in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia. A minimum GPA of 3.0 higher is required to be a candidate for this scholarship.
Deadline: April 30, 2026

Freedman Law Workplace Rights Scholarship
Link: https://freedlawfirm.com/scholarship
Requirement: Applicant must be enrolled in or planning to attend a university or college in the spring 2025 semester, must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, must have a passion for civil rights and/or employment law-related issues, must have a 3.5 GPA or higher from the last institute attended, and must submit a 250-500 word essay or a 2-3 minute video answering prompt listed on website.
Deadline: March 4, 2026

Full Circle Scholarship
Link: http://collegefund.org/student-resources/scholarships/scholarship-programs/
Requirement: Must be American Indian/Alaska Native
Deadline: May 31st Annually

Global Perspectives Scholarship
Link: https://rusticpathways.com/students/scholarships/global-perspectives-scholarship
Requirement: Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
Deadline: August 1st Annually

Good Samaritan Scholarship
Link: https://www.ctdomesticviolencehelp.com/good-samaritan-scholarship/
Requirement: Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
Deadline: December 31st Annually

Hope and Opportunity Scholarship
Link:https://www.whitlocklawllc.com/scholarship
Requirement: Applicant must have spent a portion or entirety of their childhood in the foster care system. Applicant must be at least 17 years of age, pursuing either an undergraduate or graduate degree. Applicant must write a 500-word essay in response to prompt on website.
Deadline: November 5,2025

IEI $1,000 Bi-annual Scholarship Essay
Link: http://www.iveyengineering.com/about-us/scholarship/
Requirement: Applicants must be incoming freshman or high school senior
Deadline: May 1st Annually

Innovation Scholarship
Link:https://www.herrmanandherrman.com/texas-personal-injury-law-firm/community-involvement/innovation-scholarship/
Requirement: Applicants must be high school senior or incoming freshman enrolled in an university
Deadline: December 1st Annually

Law Offices of Jeffrey Lichtman Community Service Scholarship
Link: https://jeffreylichtman.com/law-offices-of-jeffrey-lichtman-community-service-scholarship/
Requirement: Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
Deadline: November 30 Annually

Lincoln Community Foundation Opportunities
Link: https://lcf.academicworks.com/?page=1
Requirement: Varies
Deadline: Varies, multiple scholarships

Look Twice, Save a Life Scholarship
Link: http://www.insuranceproviders.com/look-twice-save-a-life-scholarship
Requirement: Applicants must currently be enrolled
Deadline: December 1st Annually

Love Your Career Scholarship
Link: https://www.jonestshirts.com/scholarship
Requirement: Applicants must be enrolled in a college or university
Deadline: January 10th and September 10th Annually

Moving Forward Scholarship
Link: https://www.collinsrupp.law/
Requirement: Applicant must have a criminal history (felony and misdemeanor offenses, not infractions or minor traffic violations), be an undergraduate student attending an accredited college or university within the United States, be at least 17 years old, hold U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, and submit an essay or 500-800 words answering prompt listed on scholarship’s website. One scholarship awarded per semester.
Deadline: November 19, 2025

Number 1 Auto Transport Annual Scholarship
Link: https://number1autotransport.com/number-1-auto-transport-annual-scholarship/
Requirement: Must write an essay about auto services
Deadline: January 1st and August 1st Annually

Pretty Lightroom Presets Scholarship Program
Link: https://www.lightroompresets.com/pages/pretty-lightroom-presets-scholarship-program
Requirement: Student must have a passion for photography
Deadline: April 15th Annually

Pretty Photoshop Actions Scholarship Program
Link: https://www.photoshopactions.com/pages/pretty-photoshop-actions-scholarship-program
Requirement: Must be a high school senior or college student
Deadline: October 15th Annually

Psychology and Counseling Scholarship
Link: http://learn.org/pages/Psychology_and_Counseling_Masters_Degree_Scholarship.html
Requirement: Applicants must be Psychology and Counseling Graduate students
Deadline: April 1st Annually

Race Entry Student Scholarship
Link: https://www.raceentry.com/race-to-inspire-scholarship
Requirement: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited university
Deadline: August 15th Annually

Ron Brown Scholarship
Link: https://www.ronbrown.org/section/apply/program-description
Requirement: Applicants must be African-American high school graduates
Deadline: January 9th Annually

Salvado Law Dream Chaser Scholarship
Link: https://www.salvadolaw.com/scholarship
Requirement: First-generation students entering any year of college pursuing any field of study. GPA of 3.2 or higher. Enrolled or accepted full-time at an accredited college or university. Submit a high-quality 750-word essay on provided prompt.
Deadline: January 12, 2026

SDL Achievers Scholarship
Link: https://samedayloans365.org/scholarship/
Requirement: Students must be either full time in high school or part time in college, graduate, professional, or trade school, with at least a GPA of 2.8 or higher
Deadline: June 28th and December 28th Annually

Soderman Scholarship
Link: https://www.sodermanseo.com/scholarship-program
Requirement: Applicants must submit an essay
Deadline: July 31st Annually

Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship
Link: https://www.kanoski.com/community-involvement/distracted-driving-scholarship
Requirement: Eligible applicants are U.S. citizens who are enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university for undergraduate or graduate study in Fall 2025. They must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
Deadline: November 12, 2025

STARS Scholarship
Link: STARS Scholarship Apply — Council Bluffs Schools Foundation (cbsf.org)
Requirements: Applicants must be custodial parents or grandparents of a child under age 18, reside in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, and be receiving a Federal Pell Grant
Deadline: Ongoing

Striving for Justice Scholarship
Link: https://vancleavelaw.com/the-striving-for-justice-scholarship-2/
Requirement: Applicants should demonstrate an active commitment in helping their community
Deadline: November 30th Annually

Students Against Drinking and Driving Scholarship
Link: https://www.anidjarlevine.com/about/scholarship/students-against-drinking-and-driving-scholarship/
Requirement: Applicants must write an essay
Deadline: June 15th Annually

Survivor of a Car Accident Scholarship
Link: https://www.johnfoy.com/survivor-of-a-car-accident-scholarship/
Requirement: Applicants must write an essay
Deadline: June 15th Annually

Text Free For Tita Bi-Annual Scholarship
Link: https://pattersonpersonalinjury.com/distracted-driving-scholarship/
Requirement: Applicant must create a social media post that brings awareness to the dangers of distracted driving
Deadlines: May 31st and December 15th Annually

The Caring Community Scholarship
Link: https://marcusandmack.com/the-caring-community-scholarship/
Requirement: Applicants must demonstrate an active involvement in their community
Deadline: September 30th Annually

The Distracted Driving Awareness Scholarship
Link: https://cooperhurley.com/scholarships/2020/national
Requirement: Applicant must write an essay and have a minimum 3.0 GPA
Deadline: July 15th Annually

The Fair Divorce Legislation Scholarship
Link: https://www.divorcelawyers1.com/the-fair-divorce-legislation-scholarship/
Requirement: Applicants must submit an essay and have a minimum 3.0 GPA
Deadline: February 28th Annually

The First Generation Scholarship
Link: https://godoyolivieri.com/the-first-generation-scholarship/
Requirement: Applicants must be first generation college students
Deadline: October 31st Annually

The Responsify Empowering Others Scholarship
Link: https://www.responsify.com/scholarship/
Requirement: Write an essay, students must be a full-time college or university student
Deadline: October 5th Annually

The Selfless Act of Giving Scholarship
Link: https://mattlottlaw.com/2021-scholarship/
Requirement: Applicant must demonstrate an involvement in their community
Deadline: October 31st Annually

The Survivor Scholarship
Link: https://warren-law.com/the-survivor-scholarship/
Requirement: Applicant must write an essay and have a minimum 3.0 GPA
Deadline: December 31st Annually

Top Whole Life Scholarship
Link: https://topwholelife.com/scholarship/
Requirement: Applicants must have a recommendation letter and have a 3.0 GPA or higher
Deadline: September 1st Annually

Uplifting Communities Scholarship
Link: https://www.donaldbellaw.com/scholarship
Requirement: This $1,500 award is available to undergraduates and graduates of any major and aims to support individuals dedicated to uplifting underserved communities. you must: Show a demonstrated commitment and involvement in uplifting underserved communities through volunteerism and advocacy Be enrolled at and in good academic standing with an accredited college or university Maintain a GPA of at least 2.7 Be at least 17 years of age or older Be a United States citizen or permanent resident
Deadline: March 30, 2026