14 Scholarships for 15+ Year Old Students (May 2024)

The purpose of the Healthcare Professional Scholarship is to support students who intend to earn professional healthcare licensure. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. undergraduate or graduate program with the intent to earn a degree that helps them qualify for professional healthcare licensure. Students must be at least 18 years of age or older and U.S. citizens. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and be enrolled in any of the following majors: medical and pre-med programs, pharmacy and pre-pharmacy programs, nursing and nurse practitioner programs or physician assistant programs. An essay on a provided prompt is required.

The purpose of the KOVI Fabrics Scholarship is to support students who are devoted to academic achievement and the pursuit of better education. Applicants must be permanent legal U.S. residents physically residing in the 50 U.S. states or a holder of a valid student visa and at least 18 years of age or older. Students must be enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited two-year, four-year or technical/vocational college or university in the United States. Applicants must be studying design-related fields such as textile design, interior design and fashion design. A 500-word essay on a provided prompt is required.

The purpose of the Cafe Bustelo El Cafe Del Futuro Scholarship is to support students who are of Latino heritage. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident and be of Latino descent. Students must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate level program at a four-year HACU-member institution in the United States, Washington, DC, or Puerto Rico. Students will submit a 500-word essay on the topic outlined on the website pertaining to Latino heritage, goals and future community service.

The purpose of the Fresh Start Scholarship is to support first-time college freshmen with their pursuit of higher education. Applicants must be first-time college freshmen who are at least 17 years of age or older. Students must be currently enrolled or will be enrolled in an accredited college or university. An essay is required on a provided prompt.

The purpose of the Scott Alan Turner Personal Finance Scholarship is to encourage students who are interested in learning about personal finance and money management. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents of the United States graduating high school students or current undergraduate students in good standing at their college or university. Students must be between 16 and 21 years of age, have a 3.0 GPA and either plan to enroll or already be enrolled part- or full-time at a two- or four-year college or university.

The purpose of the Justice in Family Law Scholarship is to encourage current or aspiring law students who want to bring positive change to family law practice and policy. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older and U.S. citizens. Students must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or J.D. program at a U.S. college or university and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. An essay submission on a provided prompt is required.

The purpose of the Military Veteran Scholarship is to support veterans and their children in the pursuit of higher education. Applicants must be U.S. military veterans, current service members in the U.S. military or the children of a veteran or current service member. Students must be currently enrolled in, or have been accepted to, an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university or college in the U.S. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. An essay on a provided prompt is required to be submitted.

The purpose of the Elk Mountain Tents Outdoors Enthusiast Scholarship is to support students with an appreciation for the great outdoors. Applicants must be registered for a college, university or technical school for the fall term. Students must be at least 16 years of age with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Applicants must have a love for the great outdoors. An essay submission on a provided topic is required.

The purpose of the Veteran Hero Scholarship is to reward students who are retired, honorably discharged or active duty service members of the U.S. military and their family members. Applicants must be retired, honorably discharged or active duty service members of the U.S. military or their family members and at least 16 years of age. Students must be currently enrolled full-time or part-time in a two-year or four-year accredited undergraduate or graduate college or university with a minimum 3.0 GPA. An essay on a provided prompt is required to be submitted.

The purpose of the Cyber Security Scholarship is to support students majoring in cyber security. Applicants must be legal residents of the 50 United States and DC who are at least 18 years of age. Students must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college, university or trade school with a declared major in a cyber security program. An essay on a provided topic is required.

The purpose of the Challenge Yourself Scholarship is to support first-time college freshmen who spent their early education taking part in challenging skill-building activities such as Scouts, acting or theater, debate club and speech. Applicants must hold citizenship or permanent residency within the United States and be at least 17 years of age or older. Students must be planning to attend or have already enrolled in an accredited college or university as incoming freshmen. Applicants must have been active in one of the following activities in high school or childhood: Scouts, acting or theater, debate club or speech. An essay on a provided topic is required.

The purpose of the Black Law Student Scholarship is to support African American students pursuing degrees in law. Applicants must be African American and at least 18 years of age or older. Students must be pursuing a degree in law and demonstrate an interest in family law. Applicants must be enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school and hold membership with the Black Law Student Association. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. A video submission of no more than five minutes is required on a provided prompt.

The purpose of the Delaware Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased Veterans and Others is to assist children of deceased veterans. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens who have been Delaware residents for at least three years prior to application. They must be the child of an armed forces member who died from a service-related cause, is/was a prisoner of war or has been declared missing in action; a state police officer whose death was service-related or a Department of Transportation employee who worked on the state highway system whose death was job-related. Applicants must be 16 to 24 years of age. Priority is given to students attending a Delaware public college, followed by students attending Delaware private colleges and those attending out-of-state institutions. Those attending private or out-of-state colleges must pursue majors that are not offered by Delaware public colleges.

The purpose of the Pharmica International Scholarship Program is to support students accepted to study at an accredited university and classified as an international or overseas student. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or be able to provide written permission from a parent or guardian if under 18 years of age. Students must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time undergraduate program at an accredited college or university as an international/overseas student. Applicants must hold a valid student visa or student permit. Students must be in good academic standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA. An essay is required on a provided prompt.