102 Employer-Based Scholarships (February 2026)
Spencer County Community Foundation
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Service Employees International Union
Huntingburg Foundation, Inc.
National Academy of Engineering
Pittsburgh Foundation
Pittsburgh Foundation
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Parking Spot
Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro
Johnson County Community Foundation
Spencer County Community Foundation
Akron Community Foundation
Community Foundation Founded in Cape Coral Florida
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Ventura County Community Foundation
Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
National Roofing Foundation (NRF)
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
National Propane Gas Foundation
Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Central Indiana Community Foundation
Church Hill Classics
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 February 2026. You can find hundreds of employer-based scholarships available for high school senior, high school junior, college sophomore, college junior, college senior, college, and post-graduates. Some prominent employer-based scholarships for students include the Spencer Industries Incorporated Scholarship, the Mediacom World Class Scholarship Program, and the Roger W. Morrison Scholarship. You can find employer-based scholarships for pursuing your four-year, two-year, junior college, community college, undergraduate, or vocational.
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 $3,422. You can also find employer-based scholarships by inquiring with organizations that offer employer-based scholarships, like the Spencer County Community Foundation, the Mediacom, the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, or the Kalamazoo Community 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 two 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.
What are the best employer-based scholarships?
Some of the best employer-based scholarships are the High on Heroes Scholarship, the Service Employees International Union Scholarships, the Parke-Bell Ltd. Scholarship, the EngineerGirl Essay Contest Scholarship, and the Gannett Fleming Scholarship Fund. 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 Hispanic students.
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