102 Employer-Based Scholarships (August 2026)
Coastal Bend Community Foundation
Institute of International Education (IIE)
Blue Mountain Community Foundation
Central Indiana Community Foundation
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Sudbury Foundation
Otsego Community Foundation
Knox County Community Foundation
Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro
Associated General Contractors of Ohio
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine and Furniture Workers-Communications Workers of America
Amarillo Area Foundation (AAF), Inc.
National Propane Gas Foundation
National Roofing Foundation (NRF)
Gibson County Community Foundation
National Academy of Engineering
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Inc.
Pittsburgh Foundation
Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Pittsburgh Foundation
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Community Foundation Founded in Cape Coral Florida
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 August 2026. You can find hundreds of employer-based scholarships available for college senior, college, high school senior, and post-graduates. Some prominent employer-based scholarships for students include the Jack and Shirley Pagan Scholarship, the Chevron International REACH Scholarship, and the Tichi-Groom Fund Scholarship. You can find employer-based scholarships for pursuing your undergraduate, vocational, four-year, two-year, or four year.
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 $2,866. You can also find employer-based scholarships by inquiring with organizations that offer employer-based scholarships, like the Coastal Bend Community Foundation, the Institute of International Education (IIE), the Blue Mountain Community Foundation, or the Central Indiana 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 Carter-Lee Legacy Scholarship, the Charlie R. and Charles J. Silver Family Scholarship, the Atkinson Scholarship, the Treetops Scholarship Fund, and the Schott North America 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 Asian students. Of these scholarships, one require community service participation. 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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