Who Can Apply: James Darcy was an East Northport, New York, resident and one of the original members of the Firefly Artists Gallery. Jim was a man of many talents, with experience as a former Union carpenter, fisherman, musician, and visual artist. His creativity and craftsmanship touched many lives, and he believed deeply in the power of the arts. James was passionate … [Read more...] about James Darcy Firefly Artists Art Student Scholarship (Deadline: May 13, 2027)
Scholarships
Sasha Smith Award (Deadline: February 5, 2027)
Who Can Apply: Mark Anthony created this scholarship to honor his little sister, Sasha, who passed away from NF1 (neurofibromatosis) in 2023. Sasha was a bright, resilient young woman whose life was shaped by her diagnosis, and who never had the chance to pursue the higher education she dreamed of. Mark Anthony created this scholarship so that another student facing the … [Read more...] about Sasha Smith Award (Deadline: February 5, 2027)
North Star Dreamers Memorial Scholarship 2027 (Deadline: July 1, 2027)
Who Can Apply: Dr. Jeremy Michael Higgins studied Chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh and received his Ph.D. in Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He began his career as a chemist at Brady Corporation in Wisconsin and then spent years as a research scientist for 3M in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. During his time at 3M he had the ability to travel … [Read more...] about North Star Dreamers Memorial Scholarship 2027 (Deadline: July 1, 2027)
2027 Therapist Impact Fund: NextGen Scholarship (Deadline: February 1, 2027)
Who Can Apply: At BetterHelp, expanding access to mental health support also means investing in the next generation of therapists. This year, our Therapist Impact Fund centers on women's mental health and the launch of BetterHelp’s Permission Project. Through The Permission Project, BetterHelp is helping women recognize, question, and rewrite the unwritten rules … [Read more...] about 2027 Therapist Impact Fund: NextGen Scholarship (Deadline: February 1, 2027)
Zakat Chicago Empowerment Scholarship 2026 (Deadline: October 31, 2026)
Who Can Apply: The objective of the Zakat Chicago Empowerment Scholarship (ZCES) Program is to enable Zakat-eligible Muslim students with a desire and potential to acquire or enhance their qualifications and thereby become financially self-sufficient but who lack financial resources to achieve their goals. ZCES will support students who meet the scholarship criteria by … [Read more...] about Zakat Chicago Empowerment Scholarship 2026 (Deadline: October 31, 2026)