102 Employer-Based Scholarships (October 2026)
Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Sheet Metal Workers' International Association
Phelps County Community Foundation
Arlington Community Foundation
Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
National Roofing Foundation (NRF)
International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine and Furniture Workers-Communications Workers of America
International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine and Furniture Workers-Communications Workers of America
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Pittsburgh Foundation
Pittsburgh Foundation
Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Inc.
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Inc.
Oklahoma City Community Foundation
Pittsburgh Foundation
Spencer County Community Foundation
Alaska Community Foundation
Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro
Pittsburgh Foundation
Suburban Hospital Scholarship Program
Oklahoma City Community Foundation
Bill Moon Scholarship Committee
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 October 2026. You can find hundreds of employer-based scholarships available for high school senior, college senior, college, post-graduate, and high school juniors. Some prominent employer-based scholarships for students include the Mimi Hart Memorial Police Scholarship Fund, the Sheet Metal Workers' International Scholarship Fund, and the PMHC Miriam Fastenau Memorial Scholarship. You can find employer-based scholarships for pursuing your four-year, vocational, undergraduate, community college, two-year, or junior college.
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 $2,546. You can also find employer-based scholarships by inquiring with organizations that offer employer-based scholarships, like the Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia, the Sheet Metal Workers' International Association, the Phelps County Community Foundation, or the Arlington 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 three 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.
What are the best employer-based scholarships?
Some of the best employer-based scholarships are the Civic Federation 911 Scholarship, the Hooker Educational Scholarship Fund, the Roofing Industry Scholarship - Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship, the Furniture Workers Willie Rudd Scholarship, and the James B. Carey 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. One scholarship that are employer-based is specifically open to applicants who identify as Black students. Of these scholarships, one require community service participation. Plus, one scholarship for employed students require extracurricular involvement.
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