Who Can Apply: Dr. Howard Hochman was a passionate veterinarian who worked at the Connecticut Beardsley Zoo for nearly fifty years. He enjoyed working at his private practice, Brookside Veterinary Clinic in Bridgeport, Connecticut where he treated small animals as well as birds and exotics for over 30 years. Last year, Dr. Howard passed away at the age of 90. Despite … [Read more...] about Dr. Howard Hochman Zoological Scholarship 2026 (Deadline: October 30, 2026)
Scholarships
2026 Byte into STEM Scholarship (Deadline: October 8, 2026)
Who Can Apply: Financial barriers stand between many students and their dreams, presenting an obstacle that students with family resources don’t have to worry about. Black students in particular can feel disconnected from STEM, due to both monetary struggles and a lack of representation in the field. Creating a more inclusive workforce and bolstering the perspectives … [Read more...] about 2026 Byte into STEM Scholarship (Deadline: October 8, 2026)
Bernard Antonio Andrews Memorial Scholarship ‘Because I Can’ (Deadline: November 14, 2026)
Who Can Apply: Bernard Antonio Andrews was an incredible man who demonstrated a lifelong commitment to mentoring future engineers and helping others build successful careers. When Bernard was asked by the young Black women and men he mentored why he devoted so much of his time to helping them professionally, his answer was always the same: "Because I can." Those three … [Read more...] about Bernard Antonio Andrews Memorial Scholarship ‘Because I Can’ (Deadline: November 14, 2026)
Russell Koci Skilled Trade Scholarship 2027 (Deadline: February 21, 2027)
Who Can Apply: Skilled trades are the backbone of our society and can be lucrative, stable career opportunities. While often overlooked, higher education in a trade can be critical in order to set a firm foundation to build that career on. Russell Koci is a retired machinist, farmer and do-it-all craftsman. This scholarship celebrates his achievements by seeking out … [Read more...] about Russell Koci Skilled Trade Scholarship 2027 (Deadline: February 21, 2027)
2027 Jessie Koci Future Entrepreneurs Scholarship (Deadline: February 21, 2027)
Who Can Apply: Building your own successful business requires great skill, ingenuity, and risk. While sometimes overlooked, higher education can be critical in order to develop a firm foundation to build a business on. Jessie Koci is a retired business owner, mother of two, and all-around get-it-done kind of person. This scholarship celebrates Jessie Koci’s … [Read more...] about 2027 Jessie Koci Future Entrepreneurs Scholarship (Deadline: February 21, 2027)