61 Nomination-Required Scholarships (June 2026)
Electrochemical Society
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
Public Relations Student Society of America
Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence
Nebraska Coaches Association
Network of Enlightened Women
Pi Sigma Alpha
National Beta Club
Iota Sigma Pi (ISP) ND
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
Oklahoma Hall of Fame
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE)
Electrochemical Society
Davidson Institute for Talent Development
Oklahoma City Community Foundation
United Methodist Church
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (AFPE)
Women's Basketball Coaches Association
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Peoria Public Schools Foundation
American Legion
American Concrete Institute
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 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 Canadian Section Student Award Scholarship, the C.B. Gambrell Undergraduate Scholarship, and the Betsy Plank/PRSSA Scholarship. You can find nomination-required scholarships for pursuing your advanced degree, undergraduate, four-year, 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 $3,562. You can also find nomination-based scholarships by inquiring with organizations that offer nomination-required scholarships, like the Electrochemical Society, the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, the Public Relations Student Society of America, or the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence.
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 one award require letters of recommendation. The GPA requirements for nomination-based scholarship vary between a 2.5 and 3.8 minimum GPA, while the SAT and ACT requirements vary between a 1340 and 1340 minimum SAT. ACT requirements for nomination-based scholarship vary between a 30 and 30 minimum ACT. 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 Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Academic All-State Scholarships, the Ed Johnson Memorial Scholarship, the Gentlemen Showcase Scholarship, the Nancy McManus Washington Internship Scholarships, and the National Beta Club 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 Hispanic students. One scholarship scholarships for students who have been nominated is religious-affiliated awards for Methodist students. Of these scholarships, one require community service participation. Also, there are two scholarships for students who have been nominated specifically for applicants who identify as women or female.
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