151 Membership-Based Scholarships (November 2026)
Bay Area Community Foundation
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Tau Kappa Epsilon Educational Foundation
Branch and Cook Scholarships
Siouxland Community Foundation
The Troy Foundation
Hancock County Community Foundation
Wayne County Community Foundation
National Taxidermists Association (NTA)
Johnson County Community Foundation
Navy League Foundation
Adams County Community Foundation
Kansas Livestock Association
Peoria Public Schools Foundation
Tau Kappa Epsilon Educational Foundation
The Troy Foundation
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
United States Bowling Congress
Tau Kappa Epsilon Educational Foundation
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Pittsburgh Foundation
Pittsburgh Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions
What are membership-based scholarships?
Membership-based scholarships are financial awards or grants offered by organizations or institutions to individuals who belong to a specific group or community associated with the organization. These scholarships aim to support members' educational goals, encourage participation and engagement within the organization, and foster a sense of belonging. Membership-based scholarships may be available to students, employees, or individuals who are part of a particular professional, cultural, ethnic, or social group.
What membership-based scholarships are available?
There are 151 scholarships available for students who are members of a specific organization as of November 2026. You can find hundreds of membership-based scholarships available for high school senior, college senior, college freshman, college, high school junior, and college juniors. Some prominent membership-based scholarships for students include the Dale Martin Family Educational Scholarship, the IAM Scholarship, and the Doris and Elmer H. Schmitz, Sr. Memorial Scholarship. You can find membership-based scholarships for pursuing your vocational, undergraduate, four-year, or bachelor's.
How do I find membership-based scholarships?
You can find scholarship financial aid for students who are members of a specific organization by using a scholarship search engine like Scholarships That Work, which has 151 membership-based scholarships with an average award amount of $2,191. You can also find membership-based scholarships by inquiring with organizations that offer membership-based scholarships, like the Bay Area Community Foundation, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, the Tau Kappa Epsilon Educational Foundation, or the Branch and Cook Scholarships.
How do I apply for membership-based scholarships?
To apply for membership-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 membership-based scholarship require a resume, and four awards require letters of recommendation. The GPA requirements for membership-based scholarship vary between a 2.0 and 3.0 minimum GPA. One membership-based scholarship require nomination from a teacher or coach.
What are the best membership-based scholarships?
Some of the best membership-based scholarships are the Nola Cook Scholarship, the Col V Thomas Considine Scholarship, the Mr. and Mrs. Sidney A. Sparks Collegian of the Year Scholarship, the Max H. Duff Family Memorial Scholarship, and the Charles K. Wright Scholarship. The best scholarships for students who are members of a specific organization will be listed at the top of this page.
Who is eligible to apply for membership-based scholarships?
All students who are members of the provider's organization are eligible to apply for the scholarships on this page. Other eligibility requirements for membership-based scholarships may vary, so be sure to read the scholarship listing carefully. Three scholarships that require membership are specifically open to applicants who identify as Minority, Asian, or Black students. Plus, two scholarships for students who are members of a specific organization require extracurricular involvement. Also, there are one scholarships for students who are members of a specific organization specifically for applicants who identify as women or female. For military-affiliated students, there are one scholarship for students who are members of a specific organization specifically available to you.
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