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Being a leader is no easy task. It requires a strong knowledge, motivation, and humility. Leaders are those that we look to for direction, inspiration, advice, and to keep us going when things get tough. If you’ve taken on a leadership role, whether it was for your school’s sport team, club, outside organization, or volunteer group, you may be qualified to earn free money for college. Leadership scholarships reward students who show skills in motivating others in and out of the classroom. Get matched with the right scholarship by filling out our Scholarship Match Quiz!  If you’re a leader, check out this list of leadership scholarships to help add to your college savings.

List of LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS

Leadership Scholarships 2024 List

Keisha M. Michael Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is open to African-American high school seniors who reside in New Castle County, Delaware, and have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher. Students must plan to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU); community and church service will be considered in selection.
Award Amount

Total:  $1000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  March 15

J.D. O’Connor Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors from Sussex County (DE) high schools who plan to attend an accredited Delaware institution. Students must have a low to moderate income and be active in community service.
Award Amount

Total:  $1000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  March 15

John A. & Marion B. Smitheman Fund

This scholarship is open to Delaware high school seniors who are graduating from a Kent County public school and plan to pursue an engineering degree at a Delaware institution. Students must be active in community service and have a low to moderate income.
Award Amount

Total:  $5000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  March 15

Margaret A. Stafford Nursing Scholarship

This scholarship is open to Delaware residents who are accepted at an accredited college or university’s nursing program to initiate or further nursing training. All recipients will seek to improve the quality of health care in society through nursing practices that ensure that patients are a priority.
Award Amount

Total:  $2000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  March 15

Henry H. Stroud, M.D. Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is open to Delaware residents who have been accepted at an accredited school of medicine. Students must enroll full time and be active in community service.
Award Amount

Total:  $16000

Awards:  4

Deadline

Deadline:  March 15

Ralph K. Hillquist Honorary SAE Scholarship

This scholarship is open to U.S. juniors who have a declared major in mechanical engineering or an automotive-related engineering discipline. Preference will be given to those individuals with studies/courses in the areas of expertise related to noise and vibration (e.g., statics, dynamics, physics, vibration).
Award Amount

Total:  $1000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  March 15

Erle and Cynthia Byram Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is open to U.S. high school seniors who are graduating from any high school in southern Idaho (south of the Salmon River), with first preference given to any student who has resided in Gooding or Camas counties for at least one year prior to application; students must plan to attend an Idaho postsecondary institution. Academic achievement, leadership potential, school/community involvement, and financial need will be considered when judging applicants.
Award Amount

Total:  $9200

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  March 15

Idaho Power Company – Larry R. Wimer Memorial Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is open to college juniors and seniors who are enrolled at the University of Idaho in the Department of Natural Resources. Academic achievement (40 percent), leadership potential (30 percent), and school/community involvement (30 percent) will be considered when judging applicants.
Award Amount

Total:  $9200

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  March 15

Idaho State Council of Trout Unlimited Graduate Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is awarded to graduate students who are members of an Idaho Chapter of Trout Unlimited and are pursuing research at Idaho universities, preferably that involves native or endemic coldwater fish or a related field. Preference is given to Idaho residents; applicants must have a strong record of academic achievement and leadership.
Award Amount

Total:  $9200

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  March 15

Larry J. May Hospitality Management Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is open to Idaho students who have been enrolled and/or accepted as a full-time or part-time student in a degree-seeking program related to the hospitality industry at an accredited public or private college or university. Preference is given to full-time students, but part-time students will not be immediately disqualified.
Award Amount

Total:  $9200

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  March 15