61 Nomination-Required Scholarships (June 2025)
Peoria Public Schools Foundation
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
Veterans of Foreign Wars Teacher of the Year Award
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
National Beta Club
United Methodist Church
Davidson Institute for Talent Development
American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (AFPE)
American Society for Nondestructive Testing
Oklahoma Hall of Fame
Iota Sigma Pi (ISP) ND
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
Helen Diller Family Foundation
Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania
Peoria Public Schools Foundation
John F. Kennedy Library Foundation
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
Pi Sigma Alpha
Network of Enlightened Women
Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
American Legion Baseball
Erie Community Foundation
National Medical Fellowships Inc.
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
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 June 2025. You can find dozens of nomination-required scholarships available for high school senior, college senior, college, post-graduate, high school junior, and college juniors. Some prominent nomination-required scholarships for students include the Rick Snarr Enduring Spirit Scholarship, the A.O. Putnam Memorial Scholarship, and the Teacher of the Year Award Scholarship. You can find nomination-required scholarships for pursuing your undergraduate, master's, doctorate, or four-year.
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 $4,224. You can also find nomination-based scholarships by inquiring with organizations that offer nomination-required scholarships, like the Peoria Public Schools Foundation, the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Teacher of the Year Award, or the National Beta Club.
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 three 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 3.4 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 John L. Imhoff Scholarship, the National Beta Club Scholarship, the Allan Jerome Burry Scholarship, the Davidson Fellows Scholarships, and the AFPE Gateway to Research 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 Methodist or Jewish students. Of these scholarships, three require community service participation. Plus, one scholarship for students who have been nominated require extracurricular involvement. Also, there are two scholarships for students who have been nominated specifically for applicants who identify as women or female. For military-affiliated students, there are one scholarship for students who have been nominated specifically available to you.
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