SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund is a grant from SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) that funds students pursuing careers in the automotive aftermarket industry. This annual scholarship provides financial assistance of up to $5,000 to help cover educational costs for students passionate about the specialty equipment market sector. Eligible applicants include high school seniors and college students in the United States or Canada who attend accredited universities, colleges, or vocational and technical schools. Applications for the 2026 cycle are open with a deadline of April 3, 2026.

Signature Grant Program is sponsored by Imagine Learning Foundation. The Imagine Learning Foundation's Signature Grant Program supports national nonprofit organizations that foster the learning and well-being of youth, families, and educators. It aims to bridge classroom and community efforts to create healthier environments and focuses on initiatives addressing critical issues like chronic absenteeism and housing insecurity, alongside social-emotional learning (SEL).

CFDA Scholarship Fund – various scholarships (including CFDA x Veronica Beard Creative Futures, Carolina Herrera & CFDA Women in Design, Melvin and Monique Rodriguez Family Foundation X CFDA, PVH Foundation x CFDA, Geoffrey Beene Design Scholarship Award) is sponsored by Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) with partner foundations/brands. CFDA Scholarship Fund – various scholarships (including CFDA x Veronica Beard Creative Futures, Carolina Herrera & CFDA Women in Design, Melvin and Monique Rodriguez Family Foundation X CFDA, PVH Foundation x CFDA, Geoffrey Beene Design Scholarship Award) is sponsored by Council…

The Cambridge ERA:AI (Existential Risk and AI) Research Fellowship 2026 is a 10-week immersive research program based at the University of Cambridge designed to support early-career researchers and PhD students exploring frontier AI safety and governance. The program offers a fully funded fellowship with salary, mentorship from leading AI safety researchers at Cambridge, and access to one of the world's premier research environments. Fellows work on original research in AI safety, AI governance, AI alignment, and related areas of existential risk from advanced AI systems. The program commences July 6, 2026 and provides global mentorship connecting fellows with the broader AI safety research community. This is a highly competitive opportunity for researchers who want to make the transition into AI safety and governance research or deepen their existing work in these critical fields.

Student Media Sustainability Project is sponsored by Adam R Scripps Foundation. A pilot program designed to strengthen independent, collegiate student news organizations and position them for long-term success. The initiative helps selected student newsrooms improve their ability to cover campuses by enhancing audience engagement, growing revenue streams, and strengthening governance. Geographic focus: United States Focus areas: Journalism, Education, Community Engagement

Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (hereinafter referred to as RED) is designed to build upon previous efforts in engineering education research. Specifically, previous and ongoing evaluations of the NSF Engineering Education and Centers Division program and its predecessors, as well as those related programs in the Directorate for STEM Education, have shown that prior investments have significantly improved the first year of engineering students’ experiences, incorporating engineering material, active learning approaches, design instruction, and a broad introduction to professional skills and a sense of professional practice – giving students an idea of what it means to become an engineer. Similarly, the senior year has seen notable change through capstone design experiences, which ask students to synthesize the technical knowledge, skills, and abilities they have gained with professional capacities, using reflective judgment to make decisions and communicate these effectively. However, this ideal of the senior year has not yet been fully realized, because many of the competencies required in capstone design, or required of professional engineers, are only partially introduced in the first year and not carried forward with significant emphasis through the sophomore and junior years. The Directorates for Engineering (ENG) and STEM Education (EDU) are funding projects as part of the RED program, in alignment with the Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) framework and Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE) initiative. These projects are designing revolutionary new approaches to engineering education, ranging from changing the canon of engineering to fundamentally altering the way courses are structured to creating new departmental structures and educational collaborations with industry. A common thread across these projects is a focus on organizational and cultural change within the departments, involving students, faculty, staff, and industry in rethinking what it means to provide an engineering program. In order to continue to catalyze revolutionary approaches, while expanding the reach of those that have proved efficacious in particular contexts, the RED program supports four tracks: RED Planning (Track 1), RED Adaptation and Implementation (Track 2), RED Innovation (Track 3), and RED Innovation Partnerships (Track 4). Two- and four-year institutions are encouraged to submit to any track as appropriate for their goals and context. RED Planning (Track 1) projects will support capacity-building activities at institutions of special interest to NSF’s mission, specifically two-year engineering-centered programs building transfer partnerships, two-year or four-year institutions in EPSCoR jurisdictions, Primarily Undergraduate Institutions (PUIs), and Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs)seeking to level the number of degrees acrossof the full spectrum of diverse talent in engineering. Planning projects should provide the support for such institutions to explore the development of a RED Projects in Tracks 2, 3, & 4. RED Adaptation and Implementation (Track 2) projects will adapt and implement evidence-based organizational change strategies and actions to the local context, which helps propagate this transformation of undergraduate engineering education. RED Innovation (Track 3) projects will develop new, revolutionary approaches and change strategies that enable the transformation of undergraduate engineering education. RED Innovation Partnerships (Track 4) projects will achieve the same goals as Track 3 projects across multiple institutions. Of particular interest to this track are projects partnering two-year institutions with other eligible institutions. Projects in tracks 2, 3, & 4 will include consideration of the cultural, organizational, structural, and pedagogical changes needed to transform one or more departments to ones in which students are engaged, develop their technical and professional skills, and establish identities as professional engineers or technologists. The focus of projects in these tracks should be on the department’s disciplinary courses and program. RED project initiatives are expected to be institutionalized at the end of the funding period. Proposals are especially encouraged that address areas of increased national interest including but not limited to advanced manufacturing, advanced wireless, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, microelectronics and semiconductors, net zero technologies, sustainability, systems engineering, and quantum engineering. Funding Opportunity Number: 24-564. Assistance Listing: 47.041,47.076. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ST. Award Amount: $50K – $2M per award.

The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research is designed to fulfill the mandate of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to promote scientific progress nationwide. NSF EPSCoR facilitates the establishment of partnerships among academic institutions, government, industry, and non-profit sectors that are designed to promote sustainable improvements in a jurisdiction's research infrastructure, Research and Development (R&D) capacity, and R&D competitiveness of EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions (i.e., states, territories, and commonwealths). Eligibility to participate in the EPSCoR funding opportunities, including the EPSCoR RII: EPSCoR Research Fellows program, is described on theNSF EPSCoR website. EPSCoR RII: EPSCoR Research Fellows directly aligns with the NSF EPSCoR strategic goal of establishing sustainable Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professional development pathways that advance workforce development and effects engagement in STEM at national and global levels. EPSCoR RII: EPSCoR Research Fellows provides awards to build researchcapacityin institutions and transform the career trajectories of investigators and further develop their individual research potential through collaborations with investigators from the nation’s premier private, governmental, or academic research institutions and/or centers. The fellowship provides opportunities to establish strong collaborations through extended or periodic collaborative visits to a selected host site.Through collaborative research activities with the host site, Fellows will be able to learn new techniques, develop new collaborations, advance existing partnerships, benefit from access to unique equipment and facilities, and/or shift their research toward potentially transformative new directions. The experiences gained through the fellowships are intended to have lasting impacts that will enhance the Fellows’ research trajectories well beyond the award period. The benefits to the Fellows are also expected to improve the research capacity of their institutions and jurisdictions more broadly. EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII): EPSCoR Research Fellows offers the following two tracks: 1)EPSCoR Research Fellows: NSF; and 2) EPSCoR Research Fellows: @NASA  While the two tracks have similar goals, EPSCoR Research Fellows: NSF is open to a broad community and EPSCoR Research Fellows: @NASA supports faculty from eligible institutions (See Section"IV. Eligibility Information" for more details) to collaborate with researchers at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) research centers. PIs who are eligible for both tracks may apply for only one track per competition cycle. Proposals from both tracks are submitted to and merit reviewed by NSF. Awards in the EPSCoR Research Fellows: @NASA track are referred to NASA EPSCoR for distribution of additional NASA funds and other needed NASA coordination required for the award. In both tracks, the EPSCoR RII: EPSCoR Research Fellows program provides opportunities for the participation of one trainee, who must be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full-time in an accredited degree program, or a postdoctoral researcher from an EPSCoR jurisdiction. Staff members, such as technicians or lab assistants could be considered as trainees when properly justified. Funding Opportunity Number: 24-528. Assistance Listing: 47.041,47.049,47.050,47.070,47.074,47.075,47.076,47.079,47.083,47.084. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ST. Award Amount: $15M total program funding.

Horizon Housing Foundation Scholarship is sponsored by Horizon Housing Foundation. A renewable scholarship awarded to individuals residing in affordable housing developments in the St. Louis region affiliated with Horizon Housing Foundation. The program provides financial support for students pursuing their first certificate, associate, or bachelor's degree. Geographic focus: St. Louis Metropolitan Area Focus areas: Education, Affordable Housing, Student Support

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development – Predoctoral Fellowships (A7101) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This program area priority helps develop new scientists and professionals to enter research, education, and/or extension fields within the food and agricultural sciences within the private sector, government, or academia.

HSF Grants is a program from the Hillsboro Schools Foundation that funds innovative projects enhancing student achievement, equity, wellness, creativity, and engagement within the Hillsboro School District in Oregon. Grants support hands-on, exploratory learning opportunities that students would not otherwise have under normal school funding. Eligible applicants must be affiliated with the Hillsboro School District as staff, parent groups, or students. Grant requests of up to $7,500 are accepted with no limit on the number of abstract applications submitted. The grant cycle for the 2026–2027 school year is currently underway, with full proposals due by April 16, 2026. The application process includes three steps: abstract, full grant proposal, and completion report.

Social Innovation Fund (for students) is sponsored by Babson College, Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership. This grantmaking initiative supports experiential learning for Babson undergraduate and graduate students, both in the United States and abroad. It aims to cultivate entrepreneurial leadership through immersive experiences that advance one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). Priority is given to students with financial need.

Public Scholars is a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) that funds individual authors to research, write, and publish well-researched nonfiction books in the humanities for broad public audiences. Awards provide $60,000 ($5,000 per month for up to 12 months) paid directly to the applicant. The 2026 competition focuses exclusively on American history and culture and Western civilization. Eligible applicants must have published at least one sole-authored nonfiction book through a university or trade press; no advanced degree is required. Academic and non-academic writers may apply. The application deadline is April 22, 2026.

Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan is sponsored by National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and Japan-United States Friendship Commission (JUSFC). This joint program supports advanced social science research on modern Japanese society and political economy, Japan's international relations, and U.S.-Japan relations. 'Modern' in this context means post-1868. The fellowships provide recipients with time to conduct research or produce scholarly materials.

Ed and Flora Pellegri Scholarship is a grant from Edward Pellegri, hosted on Bold.org, that provides $5,000 in scholarship funding (two winners at $2,500 each) to students in Massachusetts and Connecticut who are pursuing careers in teaching, law enforcement, or nursing. The scholarship emphasizes perseverance and overcoming obstacles, asking applicants to write an essay about challenges they have faced and how those experiences have shaped their career path. Eligible applicants include high school seniors and undergraduate students studying nursing, law enforcement, or teaching at institutions in Massachusetts or Connecticut. The application deadline is April 30, 2026.

Hagan International Scholarship (Graduate) is sponsored by The Hagan Scholarship Foundation. A competitive scholarship for international students beginning their first graduate or professional degree program in the United States. It provides funding for up to four consecutive semesters to support tuition, fees, and essential living costs. Geographic focus: International (students attending U.S. universities) Focus areas: Graduate Education, International Students, Economic Mobility, Life Skills

Texas Neurological Society (TNS) Research Grant Program is sponsored by Texas Neurological Society (TNS). This competitive grant program supports high-quality research initiatives that advance neurological clinical practice, medical education, disease awareness, prevention strategies, and patient-centered programs within the state of Texas. Funded projects should demonstrate a clear and meaningful benefit to TNS members, practicing neurologists, and patients with neurological disorders across Texas.

Hagan International Scholarship (Graduate) is sponsored by The Hagan Scholarship Foundation. A competitive scholarship for international students beginning their first graduate or professional degree program in the United States. It provides funding for up to four consecutive semesters to support tuition, fees, and essential living costs. Geographic focus: International (students attending U.S. universities) Focus areas: Graduate Education, International Students, Economic Mobility, Life Skills

Lilly Endowment has launched a multi-year initiative allocating up to $500 million to help Indiana colleges and universities address challenges and opportunities arising from artificial intelligence. Phase 2A Implementation Grants of $5 million to $25 million support individual institutions in developing comprehensive AI strategies for curriculum integration workforce preparation and institutional operations. Phase 2B Collaboration Grants draw from a $200 million pool to fund multi-institution partnerships with a designated lead institution. Phase 1 Planning Grants of $125,000 to $300,000 were awarded in early 2026 to support initial exploration. Implementation grant proposals are due May 1 2026 and collaboration grant concept papers are also due May 1 2026 with full proposals due September 25 2026. This is distinct from federal AI education programs like NSF or FIPSE as it is privately funded and exclusively targets Indiana higher education institutions.

The Data, AI, and Community Research Grant Program is a Tulane University initiative jointly offered by the Connolly Alexander Institute for Data Science (CAIDS), the Center for Community-Engaged Artificial Intelligence (CEAI), and the Center for Public Service (CPS). Faculty and post-doctoral scholars may apply for up to $10,000 to support projects in data science, artificial intelligence, or community-engaged research; advanced graduate students are eligible for up to $1,500 through CPS alone, with potential additional funding from CAIDS or CEAI. Projects meeting multiple criteria are prioritized. Applications are due May 4, 2026. Eligible applicants include full-time Tulane faculty and enrolled doctoral or master's students who have advanced to candidacy or are registered for thesis or capstone work.

Southern SARE Graduate Student Grants is a research funding program from the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program that provides Master's and PhD students with up to $22,000 for two-year sustainable agriculture research projects. Established in 2000, the program prepares the next generation of scientists to research sustainable solutions to challenges faced by farmers and ranchers across the Southern region. Proposed projects must address Southern SARE's program objectives of developing or advancing sustainable agriculture systems, as defined by the 1990 Farm Bill. Applications are due in May each year, with awards announced in August. Eligible applicants are full-time Master's or PhD students enrolled at accredited institutions within the Southern region; the student's advisor or major professor must serve as the principal investigator.

Bioengineering Research, Innovation and Technology Education (BRITE) Program is sponsored by National Institutes of Health (NIH). The BRITE program is designed to foster the development of undergraduate freshmen and sophomores to pursue further studies and careers in bioengineering, biomedical imaging, or other STEM fields relevant to NIBIB's scientific mission. It incorporates didactic, experiential, mentoring, and career development opportunities, including entrepreneurship training.

Missouri Department of Natural Resources 2025-2026 Bus Grant Program is a grant from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Division of State Parks that funds transportation costs for field trips to Missouri state parks and historic sites. This noncompetitive grant is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to qualified applicants, with a deadline of May 12, 2026. The program is designed to connect youth with nature by underwriting busing costs for school and nonprofit field trips. Eligible applicants include Missouri public school districts, private schools, charter schools, and youth-focused nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status serving students from pre-K through 12th grade. The program supports experiential outdoor learning by removing transportation as a barrier to accessing state parks and historic sites.

Infectious Diseases Catalyst Grants is a grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation that funds exploratory, use-inspired, and innovative research projects with exceptional potential for direct impact on global challenges in human infectious diseases. In 2026, projects must address one of two scientific themes: Novel AMR Tools or Pandemic Influenza. Nordic-based principal investigators can receive up to DKK 4 million for up to three years, while collaborative projects with an international co-applicant can receive up to DKK 7 million. The main applicant must hold a position at assistant professor level or higher at a university, hospital, or non-profit research institution in a Nordic country. Applications from postdocs and PhD students are not accepted. The deadline is May 15, 2026.

Massachusetts Nurses Foundation Scholarships is a grant from the Massachusetts Nurses Foundation that provides multiple scholarships to support nursing students in Massachusetts. The 2026 scholarship application is currently available for download from the Massachusetts Nurses Association website. Award amounts vary by individual scholarship. Applications must be postmarked by June 1, 2026. Eligible applicants are nursing students based in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Nurses Foundation also accepts donations to its scholarship fund via mail, credit card, or PayPal, including memorial and honor gifts. For questions about the application process, applicants can contact Cindy Messia at cmessia@mnarn.org or 781-830-5720.

The 2026 Predoctoral Fellowship is a grant from the American Heart Association that supports promising predoctoral students pursuing research training in cardiovascular science, stroke, and related fields including health promotion, prevention, and behavioral interventions. Award funding includes a $28,788 annual stipend, $4,550 for research supplies, and $2,000 for fellow expenses per year. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in a post-baccalaureate PhD, MD, DO, DVM, PharmD, DDS, DrPH, nursing PhD, public health PhD, or equivalent clinical health science doctoral program. Applicants must be American Heart Association professional members at the time of submission. The application deadline is June 1, 2026.

The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) of the National Science Foundation (NSF) is one of the thirteen principal federal statistical agencies within the United States. It is responsible for the collection, acquisition, analysis, reporting and dissemination of objective, statistical data related to the science and technology (S&T) enterprise in the United States and other nations that is relevant and useful to practitioners, researchers, policymakers and the public. NCSES uses this information to prepare a number of statistical data reports including Women, Minorities and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering and the National Science Board's biennial report, Science and Engineering (S&E) Indicators. The Center would like to enhance its efforts to support analytic and methodological research in support of its surveys as well as promote the education and training of researchers in the use of large-scale nationally representative datasets. NCSES welcomes efforts by the research community to use NCSES or other data to conduct research on the S&T enterprise, develop improved survey methodologies that could benefit NCSES surveys, explore alternate data sources that could supplement NCSES data, create and improve indicators of S&T activities and resources, strengthen methodologies to analyze S&T statistical data, and explore innovative ways to communicate S&T statistics. To that end, NCSES invites proposals for individual or multi-investigator research projects, doctoral dissertation improvement awards, conferences, experimental research, survey research and data collection, and dissemination projects under its program for Research on the Science and Technology Enterprise: Indicators, Statistics, and Methods (NCSES S&T). Funding Opportunity Number: 24-587. Assistance Listing: 47.075. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ST. Award Amount: $1.5M total program funding.

APA AI2050 Prizes is an award from Schmidt Sciences, administered through the American Philosophical Association, that funds published research addressing the "Hard Problems" of Artificial Intelligence — including AI safety, ethics, alignment, and technical scalability. The program awards two prizes per cycle: one for an early-career researcher and one for an established researcher, each receiving $10,000. Eligible applicants include graduate students, faculty, and researchers working at the intersection of philosophy and technical AI disciplines. The 2026 application deadline is June 23, 2026. Submissions should represent original published or forthcoming work that substantively advances understanding of fundamental challenges in AI.

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Animal Care and Wellbeing Grants Fund (ACWGF) supports research and projects improving the care and welfare of animals housed at AZA-accredited institutions. Individual project awards reach up to $20,000, with higher funding available for multi-institutional collaborations. Eligible Principal Investigators must be AZA members (Professional Associate, Affiliate, Fellow, or Student level) employed by an AZA-accredited facility, or have at least one Co-Investigator meeting this requirement. The 2026 cycle marks the first use of AZA Apply, a new online portal. The application deadline is June 30, 2026, with award notifications expected in November 2026.

COSI Youth Mentorship Scholarship Program is sponsored by Colorado Department of Higher Education. This pilot program provides grants to youth mentorship organizations to bolster mentorship programs while helping students pay for college. COSI is providing grants to youth mentorship organizations focused on LGBTQ+ youth, disabled youth, youth of color, and youth at risk of being involved in the criminal justice system.

Workforce Pell Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education. The new Workforce Pell Grant program will extend federal financial aid to short-term career-focused credential programs lasting 8 to 15 weeks, including automotive technician training programs. Students who already hold a bachelor's degree (but not a graduate credential) will also be eligible.