Scholarships for Leadership

Leadership is an important quality. In recognition of that fact, there are a vast number of scholarships available to students who have exhibited strong leadership skills. Scholarships for leadership are offered by a variety of community foundations, nonprofits, professional groups, corporations and other organizations. Many of these scholarships are reserved for graduating high school seniors planning to attend accredited 2- or 4-year schools. Often, students are required to complete an online application and demonstrate their leadership activities. Some scholarship providers also look for extensive volunteer service and a strong work ethic. To be eligible, students also may need to submit their transcripts and meet a minimum GPA. A personal essay and letters of recommendation also may be required. Take a look at our list below to find the right leadership scholarship for you.

Showing 101-120 of 539 scholarships
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  • 500
  • 1 award
  • January 2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +1 More
  • Character Trait: Show |Leadership|Dedication|
  • School (K-12): |Pike Central High School, Petersburg, IN|
  • School (College): |US Accredited College or University|Accredited Vocational|
  • competition 3.0
  • effort level 5.0
ASME/SHPE Scholarships American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Auxiliary, Inc.
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  • 5,000
  • 2 awards
  • Mar-1-2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +1 More
  • Character Trait: Show |Leadership|Academic Achievement|
  • School (College): |Accredited US College or University|
  • Major: Study |Mechanical Engineering|Mechanical Engineering Technology|
  • competition 3.0
  • effort level 1.0
Walter P. and Virginia Worland Scholarship Hancock County Community Foundation
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  • 1,315
  • 4 awards
  • March 2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +2 More
  • Character Trait: Show |Leadership|
  • School (K-12): Attend a |Public High School|
  • Residence: Live in |Hancock, IN|
  • competition 3.0
  • effort level 4.5
Terri Bailey Memorial Scholarship Johnson County Community Foundation
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  • 1,000
  • 1 award
  • Feb-28-2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +2 More
  • Character Trait: Show |Leadership|Work Ethic|
  • School (K-12): |Center Grove High School, Greenwood, IN|
  • School (College): Attend a |Four-year|
  • competition 3.0
  • effort level 5.0
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  • 500 - 2,200
  • 1 award
  • March 2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +3 More
  • Character Trait: Show |Leadership|
  • School (College): |Two-year|Four-year|Accredited College or University|
  • Major: Study |Accounting|
  • competition 3.0
  • effort level 1.5
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  • 10,000
  • 1 award
  • December 2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +2 More
  • Character Trait: Show |Leadership|
  • School (College): |Accredited University|
  • Major: Study |Engineering|Science|
  • competition 3.0
  • effort level 2.0
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  • 3,500
  • 1 award
  • February 2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +1 More
  • Character Trait: Show |Leadership|Good Character|Personal Initiative|Academic Achievement|
  • School (College): |Four-year|Accredited Vocational|Accredited Community College|
  • Citizenship: |U.S. Citizen|
  • competition 3.0
  • effort level 4.0
Weltmer Academic Award Wayne County Community Foundation
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  • 3,000
  • 1 award
  • Apr-1-2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +2 More
  • Character Trait: Show |Leadership|
  • School (K-12): |Northwestern Junior Senior High School, Springfield, OH|
  • School (College): |US Accredited College or University|
  • competition 3.0
  • effort level 1.0
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  • 3,000
  • 1 award
  • May-15-2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +1 More
  • Character Trait: Show |Leadership|
  • School (College): |Regionally Accredited Schools|
  • Major: Study |Pediatrics|
  • competition 3.0
  • effort level 4.5
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  • 2,500
  • 1 award
  • October 2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +1 More
  • Character Trait: Show |Leadership|Commitment|Motivation|Compassion|
  • School (College): Attend a |Two-year|Four-year|Three-year|
  • Major: Study |Nursing|
  • competition 3.0
  • effort level 5.0
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  • 1,000 - 8,000
  • 1 award
  • February 2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +2 More
  • Character Trait: Show |Leadership|Commitment|Good Character|Communication Skills|Academic Achievement|
  • Residence: Live in |United States|
  • School (College): |Four-year|Accredited College or University|
  • competition 3.0
  • effort level 1.5
David G. Robinson Arts Scholarship Fund Southwest Florida Community Foundation
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  • 2,350
  • 1 award
  • March 2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +3 More
  • Character Trait: Show |Leadership|Good Character|Hard Work|
  • Residence: Live in |Lee, FL|
  • School (College): |US Accredited Institution|
  • competition 2.5
  • effort level 4.5
John & Elsa Gracik Scholarships American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Auxiliary, Inc.
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  • 2,500
  • 10 awards
  • Mar-1-2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +2 More
  • Character Trait: Show |Leadership|Good Character|
  • School (College): |US Accredited College or University|
  • Major: Study |Mechanical Engineering|Mechanical Engineering Technology|
  • competition 2.5
  • effort level 1.0
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  • 2,500
  • 1 award
  • Feb-3-2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +3 More
  • Character Trait: Show |Leadership|
  • Residence: Live in |Aitkin, MN|Anoka, MN|Benton, MN|Brown, MN|Carver, MN|Cass, MN|Crow Wing, MN|Dakota, MN|Hennepin, MN|Isanti, MN|Itasca, MN|Kanabec, MN|Mcleod, MN|Mille Lacs, MN|Morrison, MN|Nicollet, MN|Ramsey, MN|Scott, MN|Sherburne, MN|Sibley, MN|Stearns, MN|Todd, MN|Wright, MN|Carlton, MN|Chisago, MN|Cook, MN|Fillmore, MN|Goodhue, MN|Houston, MN|Lake, MN|Olmsted, MN|Pine, MN|St. Louis, MN|Wabasha, MN|Washington, MN|Winona, MN|Ashland, WI|Barron, WI|Bayfield, WI|Burnett, WI|Chippewa, WI|Douglas, WI|Dunn, WI|Eau Claire, WI|Iron, WI|Pepin, WI|Pierce, WI|Polk, WI|Rusk, WI|Sawyer, WI|Washburn, WI|Blue Earth, MN|Cottonwood, MN|Dodge, MN|Faribault, MN|Freeborn, MN|Jackson, MN|LeSueur, MN|Martin, MN|Mower, MN|Murray, MN|Nobles, MN|Pipestone, MN|Rice, MN|Rock, MN|Steele, MN|Waseca, MN|Watonwan, MN| as an |AgStars local service area|St. Croix, WI|
  • Career: |Agriculture (Industry)|
  • competition 2.5
  • effort level 4.5
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  • 5,000
  • 1 award
  • January 2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +3 More
  • Character Trait: Show |Leadership|Communication Skills|
  • School (College): |ABA accredited law schools and planning students|
  • Major: Study |Law|
  • competition 2.5
  • effort level 5.0
ROTC Medal of Honor Scholarship Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA)
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  • 4,000 - 5,000
  • 1 award
  • February 2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +2 More
  • Character Trait: Show |Leadership|Good Character|
  • Residence: Live in |United States|
  • School (College): |Four-year|Accredited College|Accredited University|
  • competition 2.5
  • effort level 1.5
Brad Donley Memorial Scholarship Fund Ventura County Community Foundation
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  • 500
  • 1 award
  • January 2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +4 More
  • Character Trait: Show |Leadership|
  • School (K-12): Attend a |Public|Private|
  • Residence: Live in |Ventura, CA|
  • competition 2.5
  • effort level 2.0
Ronald Dean Estes Scholarship Community Foundation of North Central Washington
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  • 1,000
  • 1 award
  • Mar-1-2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +2 More
  • Character Trait: Show |Leadership|
  • School (K-12): |Chelan, WA|Douglas, WA|Lind-Ritzville High School, Ritzville, WA|
  • School (College): |Trade School|Accredited College or University|
  • competition 2.5
  • effort level 1.0
SME Directors Scholarship Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Education Foundation
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  • 1,000 - 6,000
  • 1 award
  • Feb-1-2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +3 More
  • Character Trait: Show |Leadership|
  • Residence: Live in |United States|Canada| as a |Permanent U.S. Resident|
  • School (College): |Accredited College|Accredited University|
  • competition 2.5
  • effort level 4.5
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  • 500
  • 1 award
  • Apr-30-2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +1 More
  • Character Trait: Show |Leadership|
  • Residence: |Ascension Parish, LA|East Baton Rouge Parish, LA|Iberville Parish, LA|Tangipahoa Parish, LA|
  • School (College): |Accredited College or University|
  • competition 2.5
  • effort level 5.0
Showing 101-120 of 539 scholarships