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Featured Scholarship

Spencer Educational Foundation Scholarships

Spencer is dedicated to promoting innovation in the field of risk and insurance by providing financial assistance to talented students. The scholarship program supports Undergraduate, Graduate, Ph.D. and Pre-Instructor of Practice students pursuing studies in risk management, insurance, actuarial science and related fields in the United States and Canada.

Since 1980, Spencer has invested over $9.5 million in the Scholarship program, with awards to over 1,500 students.

The application deadline for most awards is January 31, 2025.

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Other Award Opportunities

AWS Cloud Institute Learner Grants

Application Period: October 7 – November 9, 2024

AWS Cloud Institute is a virtual cloud skills training program for any adult learner looking to become an AWS cloud developer and launch their cloud career in as little as nine months. Through the AWS Cloud Institute Learner Grant program, AWS seeks to make quality cloud education affordable and accessible by reducing cost as a barrier.

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Charlotte W. Newcombe Fellowship

Application Period: August 1 – November 1, 2024

The Newcombe Fellowship supports doctoral candidates in their final year of writing, who are working in areas of religion, ethics, values, or morals. Fellows receive a $31,000 stipend to complete the writing stage of their dissertation.

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McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship Program

Application Period: October 17, 2024 – February 6, 2024

The McDonald’s HACER® National Scholarship Program offers scholarships up to 30 outstanding Hispanic students from all over the country and continues to provide educational opportunities to help narrow the gap that exists for Hispanic college-bound students.

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Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest

Application Period: October 1 – December 31, 2024

The 2024 Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest invites high school and college students to submit a video essay or traditional written essay on someone they know, someone in their community who has helped them find the confidence to reach higher. Regions is awarding four $8,000 scholarships each Quarter.

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Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships

Application Period: September 5 – November 5, 2024

Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation wants to engage and reward students who have made a significant impact against hunger and are driving awareness and mobilizing youth to be catalysts for innovative models and solutions to eliminate childhood hunger. National Scholarship winners receive a $10,000 scholarship and a $5,000 grant for their hunger-related charity.

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