61 Nomination-Required Scholarships (December 2025)
Peoria Public Schools Foundation
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
Coleopterists Society
Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence
Oklahoma Hall of Fame
Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA)
Nebraska Coaches Association
Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE)
American Legion
Jackson Laboratory
Pi Sigma Alpha
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
Davidson Institute for Talent Development
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
Garden State Scholastic Press Foundation
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
National Medical Fellowships Inc.
American Concrete Institute
Oklahoma City Community Foundation
Network of Enlightened Women
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
Peoria Public Schools Foundation
Women's Basketball Coaches Association
Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania
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 December 2025. You can find dozens of nomination-required scholarships available for high school senior, college senior, post-graduate, college sophomore, college junior, and colleges. Some prominent nomination-required scholarships for students include the Genevieve Kroepel Cahail Award Scholarship, the Gilbreth Memorial Fellowship Scholarship, and the Jean Theodore Lacordaire Prize Scholarship. You can find nomination-required scholarships for pursuing your four-year or undergraduate.
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 $4,178. 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 Coleopterists Society, 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 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 3.8 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 Oklahoma Hall of Fame Scholarship, the AFCEA ROTC Scholarships, the Mr. and Mrs. Sidney A. Sparks Collegian of the Year Scholarship, and the Ed Johnson Memorial 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. Two scholarships that require letters of recommendation to apply are specifically open to applicants who identify as Hispanic or Minority students. Of these scholarships, one require community service participation. Plus, one scholarship 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 one scholarships for students who have been nominated specifically for applicants who identify as women or female. For military-affiliated students, there are two scholarships for students who have been nominated specifically available to you.
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