151 Membership-Based Scholarships (April 2026)
USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Foundation
North Dakota Stockmen's Association
Johnson County Community Foundation
Electrochemical Society
Community Foundation of Noble County
Pittsburgh Foundation
American Association of Airport Executives
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
American Legion Auxiliary Department of Texas
Wisconsin Dells Educational Foundation
Pittsburgh Foundation
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical Society
Tau Kappa Epsilon Educational Foundation
Wayne County Community Foundation
Tau Kappa Epsilon Educational Foundation
American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Pittsburgh Foundation
Tau Kappa Epsilon Educational Foundation
Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)
PHCC Educational 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 April 2026. You can find hundreds of membership-based scholarships available for high school senior, college senior, post-graduate, college junior, college freshman, and colleges. Some prominent membership-based scholarships for students include the Tim Olson Memorial Scholarship, the Jack and Vander Reich Memorial Scholarship, and the Molly K Gibson Memorial Scholarship. You can find membership-based scholarships for pursuing your four-year, two-year, master's, vocational, doctoral, undergraduate, or community college.
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 $3,809. You can also find membership-based scholarships by inquiring with organizations that offer membership-based scholarships, like the USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Foundation, the North Dakota Stockmen's Association, the Johnson County Community Foundation, or the Electrochemical Society.
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 five of these scholarships, you will need to submit an essay. Several membership-based scholarship require a resume, and three awards require letters of recommendation. The GPA requirements for membership-based scholarship vary between a 2.0 and 3.5 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 Corrosion Division Morris Cohen Graduate Student Award Scholarship, the Cathy S. Knopp Theatrical Scholarship Fund, the Mr. and Mrs. Sidney A. Sparks Collegian of the Year Scholarship, the USS PITTSBURGH Fund Scholarship, and the AAAE Foundation 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. Six scholarships that require membership are specifically open to applicants who identify as Black, Asian, Native American or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Minority students. Plus, four scholarships for students who are members of a specific organization require extracurricular involvement. Also, there are two 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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