151 Membership-Based Scholarships (March 2026)
California State PTA
University Aviation Association (UAA)
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Adams County Community Foundation
Pittsburgh Foundation
Pittsburgh Foundation
Tewaaraton Foundation
United Methodist Communications
California School Library Association
International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine and Furniture Workers-Communications Workers of America
Tau Kappa Epsilon Offices of the Grand Chapter
Organization of Rural Oklahoma Schools
Pittsburgh Foundation
American Legion, Department of Illinois
Berry Law Firm
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Pittsburgh Foundation
National Taxidermists Association (NTA)
National Jewish Committee on Scouting
PHCC Educational Foundation
Kansas Livestock Association
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
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 March 2026. You can find hundreds of membership-based scholarships available for high school senior, college senior, college junior, college, college sophomore, high school freshman, college freshman, high school junior, and post-graduates. Some prominent membership-based scholarships for students include the Dr. Ralph E. White Graduating Senior Scholarship, the Joseph Frasca Excellence in Aviation Scholarship, and the Madeline Pickett (Halbert) Cogswell Nursing Scholarship. You can find membership-based scholarships for pursuing your vocational, four-year, post-graduate, undergraduate, graduate school, community college, two-year, bachelor's, associate's, master's, or doctorate.
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 $2,968. You can also find membership-based scholarships by inquiring with organizations that offer membership-based scholarships, like the California State PTA, the University Aviation Association (UAA), the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, or the Adams County Community Foundation.
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 one award require letters of recommendation. The GPA requirements for membership-based scholarship vary between a 2.0 and 3.4 minimum GPA. Two 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 American Legion Post 43 Scholarship, the Eric S. Horvath Memorial Scholarship Fund, the Mr. and Mrs. Sidney A. Sparks Collegian of the Year Scholarship, the Matthew Conover Memorial Scholarship Fund, and the U.S. Lacrosse Native American Scholarships. 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. Two scholarships that require membership are specifically open to applicants who identify as White or Native American or Alaska Native students. Two scholarships scholarships for students who are members of a specific organization are religious-affiliated awards for Methodist or Presbyterian students. Of these scholarships, one require community service participation. Plus, three scholarships for students who are members of a specific organization require extracurricular involvement. For military-affiliated students, there are two scholarships for students who are members of a specific organization specifically available to you.
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