102 Employer-Based Scholarships (September 2026)
Truckload Carriers Association
Arlington Community Foundation
Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
Shred Nations
Pittsburgh Foundation
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Coastal Bend Community Foundation
National Poultry and Food Distributors Association
Pittsburgh Foundation
Suburban Hospital Scholarship Program
American Foreign Service Association (AFSA)
Grand Island Community Foundation
Parking Spot
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Community Foundation of the Great River Bend
Perry County Community Foundation
Society of Women Engineers
Knox County Community Foundation
Gibson County Community Foundation
Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Associated General Contractors of Ohio
Sodexo Foundation
Blue Mountain Community Foundation
Truman Heartland Community Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions
What are employer-based scholarships?
Employer-based scholarships are financial awards or grants offered by employers to their employees or the employees' dependents to support their pursuit of higher education. These scholarships aim to promote employee development, encourage loyalty and productivity, and invest in the educational advancement of the workforce. Employer-based scholarships often come with specific eligibility criteria and may be tied to the employee's field of work or the employer's industry.
What employer-based scholarships are available?
There are 102 scholarships available for students with employer connections as of September 2026. You can find hundreds of employer-based scholarships available for college senior, high school senior, college, and post-graduates. Some prominent employer-based scholarships for students include the Truckload Carriers Association Scholarship Fund, the Civic Federation 911 Scholarship, and the Waldo M. and Madge C. Harrison Scholarship. You can find employer-based scholarships for pursuing your four-year, vocational, undergraduate, community college, four year, two-year, or graduate school.
How do I find employer-based scholarships?
You can find scholarship financial aid for students with employer connections by using a scholarship search engine like Scholarships That Work, which has 102 employer-based scholarships with an average award amount of $3,233. You can also find employer-based scholarships by inquiring with organizations that offer employer-based scholarships, like the Truckload Carriers Association, the Arlington Community Foundation, the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County, or the Shred Nations.
How do I apply for employer-based scholarships?
To apply for employer-based scholarships, you will need to fill out the scholarship application form on the scholarship page. For four of these scholarships, you will need to submit an essay. Several employer-based scholarship require a resume, and a few awards require letters of recommendation. The GPA requirements for employer-based scholarship vary between a 2.0 and 3.0 minimum GPA. One employer-based scholarship require nomination from a teacher or coach.
What are the best employer-based scholarships?
Some of the best employer-based scholarships are the Shred Nations Scholarship Program, the African American Volkswagen Employees' Scholarship Fund, the Roger W. Morrison Scholarship, the Jack and Shirley Pagan Scholarship, and the NPFDA Scholarships. The best scholarships for students with employer connections will be listed at the top of this page.
Who is eligible to apply for employer-based scholarships?
All students who have connections with the employer providing the scholarship, such as employees or dependents of employees, are eligible to apply for the scholarships on this page. Other eligibility requirements for employer-based scholarships may vary, so be sure to read the scholarship listing carefully. Two scholarships that are employer-based are specifically open to applicants who identify as Asian or Black students. Of these scholarships, three require community service participation. Plus, two scholarships for employed students require extracurricular involvement. Also, there are one scholarships for employed students specifically for applicants who identify as women or female. For military-affiliated students, there are one scholarship for employed students specifically available to you. Non-traditional students, such as adult learners, can apply for two scholarships for employed students specifically open to non-traditional applicants.
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