102 Employer-Based Scholarships (April 2026)
Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
National Academy of Engineering
Phelps County Community Foundation
Pittsburgh Foundation
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Sodexo Foundation
Lincoln Community Foundation
Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia, Inc.
Oklahoma City Community Foundation
The Sudbury Foundation
Suburban Hospital Scholarship Program
Oklahoma City Community Foundation
Shred Nations
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Erie Community Foundation
Pittsburgh Foundation
Parking Spot
Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Inc.
Community Foundation Founded in Cape Coral Florida
Grand Island Community Foundation
Sheet Metal Workers' International Association
Ventura County Community Foundation
Alaska Community Foundation
Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
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 April 2026. You can find hundreds of employer-based scholarships available for high school senior, college senior, and colleges. Some prominent employer-based scholarships for students include the Waldo M. and Madge C. Harrison Scholarship, the EngineerGirl Essay Contest Scholarship, and the PMHC Miriam Fastenau Memorial Scholarship. You can find employer-based scholarships for pursuing your vocational, community college, graduate school, four-year, or undergraduate.
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 $2,614. You can also find employer-based scholarships by inquiring with organizations that offer employer-based scholarships, like the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County, the National Academy of Engineering, the Phelps County Community Foundation, or the Pittsburgh Foundation.
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 five of these scholarships, you will need to submit an essay. Several employer-based scholarship require a resume, and two awards require letters of recommendation. The GPA requirements for employer-based scholarship vary between a 2.0 and 3.0 minimum GPA. ACT requirements for employer-based scholarship vary between a 25 and 25 minimum ACT. 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 African American Volkswagen Employees' Scholarship Fund, the Terracon Foundation Scholarship, the Sodexo Stephen J. Brady STOP Hunger Scholarship, the George L. Watters/Nebraska Petroleum Marketers Scholarship, and the Jean and Laurence S. DeLynn Scholarship. 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, one require community service participation.
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