61 Nomination-Required Scholarships (January 2026)
Electrochemical Society
Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity
Pi Sigma Alpha
Nebraska Coaches Association
Helen Diller Family Foundation
Peoria Public Schools Foundation
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
National Medical Fellowships Inc.
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
Coleopterists Society
Women's Basketball Coaches Association
Peoria Public Schools Foundation
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
National Beta Club
Iota Sigma Pi (ISP) ND
Davidson Institute for Talent Development
Concordia Seminary
United States Bowling Congress
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
Oklahoma Hall of Fame
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
Jackson Laboratory
Oklahoma City Community Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions
What are nomination-required scholarships?
Nomination-required scholarships are financial awards or grants that can only be applied for through a nomination process. Unlike traditional scholarships where individuals apply directly, these scholarships require a third-party, such as a school counselor, teacher, employer, or community leader, to nominate the candidate based on their outstanding achievements, leadership qualities, or specific criteria set by the scholarship provider. The nominees are then invited to complete the application process to be considered for the scholarship award.
What nomination-required scholarships are available?
There are 61 scholarships available for students who have been nominated as of January 2026. You can find dozens of nomination-required scholarships available for college, post-graduate, high school senior, and college seniors. Some prominent nomination-required scholarships for students include the San Francisco Section Daniel Cubicciotti Student Award Scholarship, the Graduate Fellowship for STEM Diversity Scholarship, and the Nancy McManus Washington Internship Scholarships. You can find nomination-required scholarships for pursuing your undergraduate, doctoral, four-year, graduate school, master's, or doctorate.
How do I find nomination-required scholarships?
You can find scholarship financial aid for paying for college by using a scholarship search engine like Scholarships That Work, which has 61 nomination-required scholarships with an average award amount of $4,532. You can also find nomination-based scholarships by inquiring with organizations that offer nomination-required scholarships, like the Electrochemical Society, the Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity, the Pi Sigma Alpha, or the Nebraska Coaches Association.
How do I apply for nomination-required scholarships?
To apply for nomination-required 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 nomination-based scholarship require a resume, and a few awards require letters of recommendation. The GPA requirements for nomination-based scholarship vary between a 2.5 and 3.5 minimum GPA. 25 nomination-based scholarship require nomination from a teacher or coach.
What are the best nomination-required scholarships?
Some of the best nomination-based scholarships are the Ed Johnson Memorial Scholarship, the Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards Scholarship, the Rick Snarr Enduring Spirit Scholarship, the IIE Council of Fellows Undergraduate Scholarship, and the Franklin C. McLean Award Scholarship. The best scholarships for students who have been nominated will be listed at the top of this page.
Who is eligible to apply for nomination-required scholarships?
All students who are willing and able to be nominated by teachers, coaches, or counselors are eligible to apply for the scholarships on this page. Other eligibility requirements for nomination-required scholarships may vary, so be sure to read the scholarship listing carefully. One scholarship that require letters of recommendation to apply is specifically open to applicants who identify as Minority students. Two scholarships scholarships for students who have been nominated are religious-affiliated awards for Jewish or Protestant students. Of these scholarships, five require community service participation. Plus, two scholarships for students who have been nominated require extracurricular involvement. There are one scholarship specifically for first-generation college students willing to be nominated. Also, there are three scholarships for students who have been nominated specifically for applicants who identify as women or female.
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