61 Nomination-Required Scholarships (January 2026)
Concordia Seminary
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
American Legion
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Peoria Public Schools Foundation
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence
American Society for Nondestructive Testing
Iota Sigma Pi (ISP) ND
Oklahoma Hall of Fame
National Collegiate Athletic Association
American Institute of Chemical Engineers - (AIChE)
Jackson Laboratory
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
Pi Sigma Alpha
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
Nebraska Coaches Association
Electrochemical Society
Helen Diller Family Foundation
Coleopterists Society
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
Electrochemical Society
Davidson Institute for Talent Development
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
National Beta Club
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, high school senior, college senior, post-graduate, and college juniors. Some prominent nomination-required scholarships for students include the Juliette M. Atherton Scholarship - Seminary Studies, the Harold and Inge Marcus Scholarship, and the American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship. You can find nomination-required scholarships for pursuing your graduate school, undergraduate, master's, doctorate, or postgraduate.
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 $4,364. You can also find nomination-based scholarships by inquiring with organizations that offer nomination-required scholarships, like the Concordia Seminary, the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, the American Legion, or the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
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 2.7 and 3.5 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 ASME Auxiliary Lucy and Charles W. E. Clarke Scholarship, the Zeb Gardner Memorial Scholarship, the John L. Imhoff Scholarship, the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Academic All-State Scholarships, and the Robert B. Oliver ASNT 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. Two scholarships scholarships for students who have been nominated are religious-affiliated awards for Protestant or Jewish students. Of these scholarships, three require community service participation. Plus, three 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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