🎓 Flier Inspired 2026 Q3 Scholarship Newsletter

Helping You Win Scholarships, Study Abroad, and Thrive Through College — Debt-Free.

Welcome to the fifth edition of the Flier Inspired FREE Quarterly Scholarship Newsletter! Every quarter, we curate a carefully vetted list of upcoming scholarships to help high school, undergraduate, graduate, and study abroad students secure more funding on their path to academic and global success.

This edition features 35+ verified scholarships with deadlines spanning July through September 2026 — including a fresh wave of TMCF opportunities, UNCF programs, study abroad funding, major-specific awards, and general scholarships open to all students. Always verify deadlines directly on each scholarship's official website before applying, as dates can update without notice.

🔥 Q3 2026 Scholarship Round-Up

🏛️ TMCF — Thurgood Marshall College Fund

TMCF opened a brand-new wave of 2026–2027 scholarships on June 1, 2026. These opportunities are live NOW with a deadline of July 17, 2026. Apply through the TMCF Scholarship Portal at https://scholarships.tmcf.org

1. TMCF | Wells Fargo Access Scholarship

📅 Opens: June 1, 2026 | Due: July 17, 2026 💰 Amount: Up to $10,000 📘 Overview: 50 need-based scholarships for full-time HBCU undergraduate sophomores, juniors, and seniors majoring in STEM at a TMCF member school. 3.0 GPA required. Disbursed as a single payment in Fall 2026. 🔗 Apply: https://tmcf.org/open-scholarships/2026-2027-tmcf-wells-fargo-access-scholarship/

2. TMCF | Bridging the Dream Scholarship for Graduate School Students

📅 Opens: June 1, 2026 | Due: July 17, 2026 💰 Amount: Up to $10,000 📘 Overview: 20 scholarships for full-time or part-time graduate students at any accredited post-secondary institution. 3.0 GPA required. Need-based. Open to all graduate majors. Funded by the Sallie Mae Fund in partnership with TMCF. 🔗 Apply: https://tmcf.org/open-scholarships/2026-2027-tmcf-bridging-the-dream-scholarship-for-graduate-school-students/

3. TMCF | Guardians of the Wild Scholarship

📅 Opens: June 1, 2026 | Due: July 17, 2026 💰 Amount: Up to $50,000 📘 Overview: 14 need-based scholarships for full-time or part-time graduate students enrolled at an HBCU — the largest single award in TMCF's current wave. Open to graduate students specializing in conservation, public health, environmental justice, or urban planning. Funded by Re:wild. Two installments: Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. 🔗 Apply: https://tmcf.org/open-scholarships/2026-2027-tmcf-guardians-of-the-wild-scholarship/

4. TMCF | Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation Educational Advancement Program

📅 Due: Open until funds are exhausted (opened March 9, 2026) 💰 Amount: Up to $10,000 📘 Overview: Need-based scholarships for certified Descendants of Jesuit and Catholic slaveholding in the United States. Open to full-time or part-time students at any accredited 2-year or 4-year institution. FAFSA required. Must confirm lineal descent through the DTRF website before applying. 🔗 Apply: https://tmcf.org/open-scholarships/descendants-truth-reconciliation-foundation-educational-advancement-program/

5. TMCF Scholarship Portal — Watch for New Waves

📅 Due: New scholarships open throughout the year; final wave closes December 1 or when funds are exhausted 💰 Amount: Varies by scholarship ($2,500–$50,000) 📘 Overview: TMCF releases scholarships in multiple waves each academic year. If you missed the July 17 deadline, create your student profile now and monitor the portal for upcoming waves. TMCF has awarded over $21M in scholarships in a single academic year. 🔗 Portal: https://scholarships.tmcf.org

🎓 UNCF — United Negro College Fund

New UNCF programs open regularly throughout the summer and fall. Log into your account at https://opportunities.uncf.org to apply for all programs you qualify for — one profile unlocks 400+ opportunities.

6. Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship

📅 Due: July 2, 2026 💰 Amount: Up to $5,000 📘 Overview: For undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at a UNCF member college or university who are first in their family to attend a four-year institution. 3.0 GPA and demonstrated unmet financial need required. Funded by the Coca-Cola Foundation. 🔗 Apply: https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ00000imhJ3YAI

7. Publix Cares Scholarship

📅 Due: July 2, 2026 💰 Amount: Up to $2,000 📘 Overview: For Black/African American, Latinx, Native American, Asian American, or Pacific Islander students with at least a 2.75 GPA and demonstrated unmet financial need. Must attend a specific college in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, or Virginia. Check the scholarship site for the full list of eligible schools. 🔗 Apply: https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ00000i2gmbYAA

8. Angela and Reginald Goins Endowed Scholarship

📅 Due: July 6, 2026 💰 Amount: $4,500 📘 Overview: For full-time undergraduate students attending a four-year HBCU who reside or are permanent residents of New York City, Chicago, or metro Detroit. 🔗 Apply: https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ00000iRktRYAS

9. Macy's Mission Every One Scholarship

📅 Due: July 6, 2026 💰 Amount: Up to $5,000 📘 Overview: For African American incoming and current college students attending or planning to attend an HBCU during the upcoming academic year. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. 🔗 Apply: https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ00000iynVxYAI

10. Intellia Therapeutics UNCF Scholarship Program

📅 Due: July 31, 2026 💰 Amount: $5,102 📘 Overview: For students attending any of the 37 UNCF member institutions or any accredited four-year HBCU who are studying the life sciences. Ideal for pre-med, biology, biochemistry, and public health students. 🔗 Apply: https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ00000j0MmbYAE

11. Lam Research Scholarship

📅 Due: June 30, 2026 💰 Amount: $5,000 📘 Overview: For African American/Black undergraduate and graduate students enrolled full-time at UNCF Member Institutions majoring in Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, Computer or Materials Science, Chemistry, or Physics. 🔗 Apply: https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ00000iqvC9YAI

12. LaFrancine Stallings Math & Science College Scholars Program

📅 Due: June 29, 2026 💰 Amount: Up to $6,375 📘 Overview: For undergraduate juniors enrolled full-time in a STEM major at any four-year accredited HBCU during the upcoming academic year. 🔗 Apply: https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ00000hNxxtYAC

13. William Harrison Bailey, Jr. and Vivian C. Bailey Scholarship

📅 Due: June 29, 2026 💰 Amount: Up to $5,000 📘 Overview: For current college students who live with or have been raised by a single parent. Must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Open to students at any accredited institution. 🔗 Apply: https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ00000iUJtYYAW

14. Thelma M. Shafran Endowed Scholarship

📅 Due: June 26, 2026 💰 Amount: Up to $6,000 📘 Overview: For female students enrolled full-time as an undergraduate junior or senior at a UNCF Member Institution pursuing a STEM-related degree. Minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference given to students at Bennett College or Spelman College. 🔗 Apply: https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ00000hxpSLYAY

15. Philadelphia Orchestra & Ensemble Arts Scholarship

📅 Due: June 30, 2026 💰 Amount: $5,000 📘 Overview: For rising college juniors at a UNCF member institution or HBCU majoring in performing arts or performing arts administration, or actively employed/volunteering with a performing arts organization. Must be a permanent resident of select counties in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware. See full list of eligible counties on the application page. 🔗 Apply: https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ00000jGIiDYAW

16. Light from Darkness in Rhode Island Scholarship

📅 Due: June 30, 2026 💰 Amount: Up to $8,500 📘 Overview: For graduating high school seniors in Rhode Island attending an HBCU or UNCF member institution in the upcoming academic year. Minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrated unmet financial need required. 🔗 Apply: https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ00000hOLiTYAW

17. UNCF General Scholarship (2026–2027 Cycle)

📅 Cycle Deadline: Check portal — applications accepted on a rolling basis through the academic year 💰 Amount: Varies ($2,500–$12,500) 📘 Overview: Full-time students at UNCF member institutions pursuing bachelor's through doctoral degrees. 2.5 GPA and financial need required. One application can match you to 400+ programs. If you haven't applied yet, do it now. 🔗 Apply: https://opportunities.uncf.org

🌍 Study Abroad Scholarships

Q3 is the time to prepare your study abroad applications — especially for programs beginning in Winter 2027 through Fall 2027.

18. Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship (October 2026 Cycle)

📅 Application Opens: Mid-August 2026 | Due: October 1, 2026 💰 Amount: Up to $5,000 (average $4,000 for semester/year; $3,000 for summer) 📘 Overview: U.S. Department of State scholarship for undergraduate Pell Grant recipients to study or intern abroad. This October cycle covers programs starting between December 1, 2026 and October 31, 2027 — including Winter/January 2027, Spring 2027, Summer 2027, Fall 2027, and Academic Year 2027–2028. Additional $3,000 Critical Need Language Award available for qualifying language study. STEM Supplemental Award also available. 🔗 Apply: https://www.gilmanscholarship.org

19. Gilman-McCain Scholarship (October 2026 Cycle)

📅 Application Opens: Mid-August 2026 | Due: October 1, 2026 💰 Amount: $5,000 📘 Overview: Part of the Gilman Program specifically for child and spousal dependents of active or activated U.S. military personnel. Eligibility expands to all Title IV federal financial aid recipients (not just Pell Grant). Covers the same program dates as the standard October 2026 Gilman cycle. 🔗 Apply: https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/program/gilman-mccain-scholarships/

20. CEA CAPA Study Abroad Scholarship

📅 Due: June 30, 2026 (Fall programs) 💰 Amount: Up to $1,250 in flight credits or grants 📘 Overview: CEA CAPA distributes more than $2 million in scholarships annually. Multiple award types available for study and internship programs abroad in fall, spring, and summer terms. Separate high-need scholarship awards for students who clearly articulate how their international experience aligns with one of CEA CAPA's Student Learning and Development Objectives. 🔗 Apply: https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/financial-options/cea-capa-scholarships

🖊️ Minority & Major-Specific Scholarships

21. NAACP Inspire Initiatives Scholarships

📅 Due: May 22, 2026 (Note for next year: applications typically open in April) 💰 Amount: $1,000–$10,000 (varies by award) 📘 Overview: The NAACP offers multiple scholarships under its Inspire Initiatives umbrella — including the Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship, the Society Awards Scholarship (visual/performing arts, journalism, film), the Hubertus W.V. Willems Scholarship (STEM, male students), the James Weldon Johnson Scholarship, and more. Active NAACP membership required. Note this for Q2 of your next scholarship cycle. 🔗 Apply Next Cycle: https://naacp.org/find-resources/scholarships-awards-internships/scholarships

22. Ron Brown Scholar Program

📅 Application Opens: Late September/October 2026 | Due: December 1, 2026 💰 Amount: $40,000 ($10,000/year over 4 years) 📘 Overview: One of the most prestigious scholarships available to Black/African American high school seniors in the U.S. 20 scholars are selected annually. Must demonstrate academic excellence, exceptional leadership, community service commitment, and financial need. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and a current high school senior at time of application. Start preparing your materials now — this application is highly competitive. 🔗 Apply: https://ronbrown.org/ron-brown-scholarship/

23. Sallie $2,000 No Essay Scholarship

📅 Due: Rolling monthly — July 31, August 31, September 30, 2026 💰 Amount: $2,000 📘 Overview: Monthly no-essay sweepstakes open to U.S. residents age 17+ who are currently enrolled or will enroll in a college or university. No essay required. Multiple winners selected each month. Quick to enter. 🔗 Apply: https://www.sallie.com/scholarships/no-essay

24. Niche $25,000 No Essay Scholarship

📅 Due: Rolling — new cycle opens regularly 💰 Amount: $25,000 📘 Overview: Open to all U.S. students — high school through graduate level. No essay required. One entry per period. One of the largest no-essay scholarships available. Check site for current cycle deadline. 🔗 Apply: https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/no-essay-scholarship/

25. Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation Scholarship

📅 Due: July 31, 2026 💰 Amount: $5,000 📘 Overview: For low-income women of color who are mothers pursuing education. Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university and have at least one dependent child under 17. Essay and financial documentation required. 🔗 Apply: https://www.patsyminkfoundation.org/

26. Geoscience IDEA Scholarship

📅 Due: June 30, 2026 💰 Amount: Up to $5,000 📘 Overview: For minority female students enrolled full-time in a geosciences program — open to African American, Hispanic, and Native American women. Sponsored by the Association for Women Geoscientists. 🔗 Apply: https://www.awg.org/page/ScholarshipsandAwards

27. Intellia Therapeutics UNCF Scholarship (Life Sciences)

(See entry #10 above — also listed here as a major-specific highlight for pre-med and biology students.)

28. RTDNA Scholarship Program

📅 Due: October 22, 2026 💰 Amount: Varies (multiple awards) 📘 Overview: For students pursuing a career in radio, television, or digital journalism. Must be enrolled full-time as a sophomore, junior, or senior at an accredited institution and plan to continue undergraduate education in Fall 2026. Winners are also asked to attend the RTDNA conference free of charge with travel support. Ideal for communications and journalism majors. 🔗 Apply: https://www.rtdna.org/scholarships

29. Women in STEM Empowerment Scholarship

📅 Due: October 19, 2026 💰 Amount: Varies 📘 Overview: For women admitted to or attending a U.S. or Canadian university pursuing a degree in a STEM field. Essay on a STEM-related research project or activity required. Sponsored by Tacuna Systems. 🔗 Apply: https://tacunasystems.com/scholarship/

30. Hector L. Minott Sr. Future Doctor Scholarship

📅 Due: October 23, 2026 💰 Amount: Varies 📘 Overview: For undergraduate students interested in pursuing medicine. Open to students who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to health equity. Check the scholarship site for full eligibility details. 🔗 Apply: https://www.minottscholarship.com/

31. Cariloop Caregiver Scholarship

📅 Due: September 1, 2026 💰 Amount: Varies 📘 Overview: For students who have served in a caregiving role for a family member while pursuing their education. Undergraduate and graduate students eligible. Essay on caregiving experience and its impact on your academic journey required. 🔗 Apply: https://www.cariloop.com/caregiver-scholarship/

32. Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship

📅 Due: August 1, 2026 💰 Amount: Varies 📘 Overview: For graduate students pursuing degrees in health, fitness, nutrition, or physical therapy. Essay required. Check the scholarship site for amount and updated eligibility requirements. 🔗 Apply: https://michaelmoodyfitness.com/scholarship/

33. Chime Scholars Foundation Scholarship

📅 Due: Rolling — 2026–2027 cycle is now open 💰 Amount: Up to $20,000 📘 Overview: Open to students of all backgrounds and stages of life — including traditional college degrees, apprenticeships, trade schools, and technical certifications. No major or institution restriction. Since 2022, CSF has provided over $7 million in scholarships to 1,000+ students. One of the most accessible large-dollar scholarships available. 🔗 Apply: https://chimescholars.org/

34. Endeavor Public Service Scholarship

📅 Due: September 30, 2026 💰 Amount: Varies 📘 Overview: For undergraduate or graduate students with a demonstrated commitment to public service, government, or civic engagement. Essay required on service experience and future goals. 🔗 Apply: https://www.endeavorscholarship.org/

35. Wine Country Gift Baskets Scholarship

📅 Due: July 31, 2026 💰 Amount: $1,000 (3 winners) 📘 Overview: Open to high school seniors and current college students planning to attend a U.S. institution in the upcoming academic year. Short essay on the importance of giving required. No major restriction. 🔗 Apply: https://www.winecountrygiftbaskets.com/information/scholarship.asp

36. Digital Privacy Scholarship

📅 Due: June 30, 2026 (rolling — check for new cycle) 💰 Amount: $1,000 📘 Overview: Open to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students of any major. Short essay on the importance of online privacy required. New cycles open regularly throughout the year. 🔗 Apply: https://www.digitalresponsibility.org/digital-privacy-scholarship/

37. Scholarships360 $10,000 No Essay Scholarship

📅 Due: Rolling — new annual cycle opens regularly 💰 Amount: $10,000 📘 Overview: Open to all students — high school through graduate and adult learners. No essay required. More platform activity increases your chances. New 2026–2027 cycle expected to open in late summer/early fall. Apply early. 🔗 Apply: https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/no-essay-scholarship/

🗓️ Coming Up in Q4 2026 — Start Preparing NOW

These opportunities have fall or winter deadlines. Use Q3 to get your materials together early.

38. Ron Brown Scholar Program (full details at entry #22)

📅 Expected Opens: September/October 2026 | Due: December 1, 2026 💰 Amount: $40,000 📘 Overview: African American high school seniors only. Highly competitive. Start essays, request letters of recommendation, and gather transcripts now. 🔗 Learn More: https://ronbrown.org/ron-brown-scholarship/

39. Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship — October Cycle (full details at entry #18)

📅 Due: October 1, 2026 | Opens: Mid-August 2026 💰 Amount: Up to $5,000 📘 Overview: Pell Grant-eligible undergraduates planning to study or intern abroad between December 2026 and October 2027. Application opens mid-August — start drafting your essays now. 🔗 Learn More: https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/applicants/deadlines-and-timeline/

40. DAAD Study Scholarship (Germany)

📅 Due: October 15, 2026 💰 Amount: €861–€1,200/month + health insurance + return flight 📘 Overview: For international Master's students wishing to study in Germany. One of the most comprehensive international scholarships available — full funding. Covers tuition, a monthly living stipend, health insurance, and one return flight. English-taught programs available; German language skills are a plus but not required. 🔗 Apply: https://www.daad.de/en/study-and-research-in-germany/scholarships/

Now, it's your turn to apply!

The Flier Inspired team hopes this Q3 2026 scholarship newsletter gives you the fuel you need to finish the year strong. Whether you're a student gearing up for the fall semester, a grad student pushing toward a degree, or a high school senior already thinking about next steps — this list was made for you.

A few reminders before you apply:

📌 Always verify deadlines directly on each scholarship's official website before applying — dates can change without notice. 📌 If a link redirects or doesn't load, search the scholarship name directly. Scholarship portals update regularly. 📌 Complete ALL required steps in each application. Most scholarships are disqualified for incomplete materials, not poor essays. 📌 Apply to everything you qualify for — and apply early. Earlier submissions give reviewers more time with your materials. 📌 Q4 deadlines are coming fast! Use this summer to prep your essays, gather transcripts, and request letters of recommendation NOW.

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