Scholarships due in February 2027
Only scholarships with a confirmed deadline this cycle. Some others may also close around this time but don't have an exact date confirmed yet, so check the full list too.
37 scholarships have a confirmed deadline in February 2027. Work out which ones you qualify for first, then start with the earliest date. Need more time to prepare? Look at the other months or the scholarships due in the next 30 days.
Apply before February ends (37)
- National Garden Clubs ScholarshipAmount varies
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Undergraduate or graduate students studying horticulture, botany, landscape design, environmental studies, or a related plant or conservation science can apply through their state garden club chairman.
Apply by Feb 1, 2027Last verified Sep 28, 2026 - P.E.O. Program for Continuing EducationUp to $4,000
P.E.O. Sisterhood
Women returning to school as nontraditional students, working toward a first professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree, can get up to $4,000 if they can show financial need. You'll need a recommendation from a local P.E.O. chapter first, so this isn't something you can just apply for cold.
Opens Sep 15, 2026 · Due Feb 1, 2027Last verified Sep 28, 2026 - SME Education Foundation Scholarships$2,500–$20,000
SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers) Education Foundation
High school seniors, undergrads, and post-grad students working toward a two- or four-year degree in manufacturing or a related engineering field can win $2,500-$20,000 through SME.
Opens Nov 1, 2026 · Due Feb 1, 2027Last verified Sep 30, 2026 - Landscape Architecture Foundation Scholarships$5,000–$20,000
Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF) / American Society of Landscape Architects
The Landscape Architecture Foundation hands out more than $150,000 a year across 16 named scholarships for undergrad or grad landscape architecture students at U.S. schools, including the Joe Lalli Honor Scholarship at $20,000 for the winner and $10,000/$5,000 for runners-up.
Apply by Feb 1, 2027Last verified Sep 30, 2026 - Garden Club of America Montine McDaniel Freeman ScholarshipAmount varies
Garden Club of America (GCA)
The Garden Club of America gives this to undergrad or grad students studying horticulture, based on academic achievement and how committed they are to the field.
Apply by Feb 1, 2027Last verified Sep 28, 2026 - Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards$4,000
Elks National Foundation
High school seniors who are the child, grandchild, step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward of a current Elks member in good standing can win $4,000 here, no matter what they plan to study.
Opens Sep 1, 2026 · Due Feb 1, 2027Last verified Sep 28, 2026 - Key Club International Scholarships$2,460–$4,500
Kiwanis Children's Fund
Graduating Key Club International members in good standing can win several different awards through the Kiwanis Children's Fund: two Kiwanis Children's Fund Scholarships worth at least $2,460 each, the Wagner Family Scholarship (at least $4,500), and the Linda Canaday Memorial Scholarship (at least $3,440). Active Key Club membership is required.
Opens Nov 1, 2026 · Due Feb 1, 2027Last verified Sep 28, 2026 - NSBE Scholarships$500–$15,000
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
NSBE gives out over $1 million a year across dozens of individual scholarships, from $500 up to $15,000, for registered student members anywhere from high school seniors to grad students, studying engineering, computer science, math, or another STEM field. Most require a 2.5+ GPA.
Opens Sep 1, 2026 · Due Feb 1, 2027Last verified Oct 11, 2026 - NFMC Young Artist Competition$5,000–$20,000
National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC)
This biennial classical performance competition pays out $20,000 for first place and $5,000 for second in each category, $92,000 in total across all categories. Pianists need to be 18-30 and vocalists 18-37 as of June 1 of the audition year, plus you'll need U.S. citizenship and NFMC membership to enter.
Opens Oct 1, 2026 · Due Feb 1, 2027Last verified Sep 28, 2026 - IAFF Scholarship$2,500
International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
Children of IAFF firefighters killed in the line of duty can get $2,500 a year, renewable for up to four years, based on academic achievement and financial need.
Apply by Feb 1, 2027Last verified Sep 30, 2026 - American Nuclear Society Scholarships$1,000–$2,500
American Nuclear Society (ANS)
Incoming freshmen with an interest in nuclear science who plan to pursue a STEM degree can get $1,000, while ANS student members already in a nuclear science or nuclear engineering program can receive $2,000-$2,500. Judging looks at academics, leadership, and financial need.
Apply by Feb 1, 2027Last verified Sep 30, 2026 - Hawaii Community Foundation ScholarshipsAmount varies
Hawaii Community Foundation (HCF)
This is Hawaii's largest scholarship program, bundling more than 150 named scholarships into a single common application for Hawaii resident students, undergrad or grad, studying whatever they want.
Opens Dec 1, 2026 · Due Feb 1, 2027Last verified Sep 30, 2026 - Oncology Nursing Foundation ScholarshipsAmount varies
Oncology Nursing Foundation (ONF)
Nursing students at the bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level with their sights on oncology nursing can apply for these scholarships, judged on academic achievement and interest in cancer care.
Apply by Feb 1, 2027Last verified Sep 30, 2026 - Susan Thompson Buffett ScholarshipAmount varies
The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation
Nebraska residents attending a Nebraska public college or university can get this need-based scholarship, which covers the full cost of attendance.
Opens Nov 1, 2026 · Due Feb 1, 2027Last verified Sep 28, 2026 - IISE Council of Fellows Undergraduate Scholarship$2,500
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE)
Undergrad industrial and systems engineering students nominated by their department can win $2,500 through this award, judged on academic performance and leadership potential.
Opens Nov 15, 2026 · Due Feb 1, 2027 - Modern Woodmen of America ScholarshipUp to $10,000
Modern Woodmen of America
Modern Woodmen members who are graduating seniors, covered by a Modern Woodmen life insurance or annuity product, and have logged at least 40 hours of volunteer service in the past two years can get up to $10,000. You need an existing Modern Woodmen membership; this isn't open to the general public.
Apply by Feb 1, 2027Last verified Sep 28, 2026 - Princess Grace Awards$10,000–$15,000
Princess Grace Foundation-USA
Emerging theater, dance, or film artists early in their careers can receive a $15,000 unrestricted cash grant (there's also a separate $10,000 Artist Fellowship that comes with coaching). Except for playwrights, who can self-nominate through New Dramatists, everyone else needs to be nominated by a school department chair, dean, or company artistic director. It's not something you can just apply for on your own.
Apply by Feb 2, 2027 - Harry S. Truman Scholarship$3,000–$30,000
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation
College juniors committed to a public service career can get up to $30,000 for grad or professional school through the Truman Scholarship: $3,000 for senior year and up to $27,000 across two years of grad study, plus leadership development and a federal internship. You can't apply directly, though; your school's Truman Faculty Representative has to nominate you.
Apply by Feb 2, 2027 - National Press Photographers Foundation Scholarship$1,000–$4,000
National Press Photographers Foundation (NPPF)
Undergraduate or graduate students pursuing still photojournalism, video, or multimedia journalism can apply with a portfolio of their visual work.
Opens Dec 3, 2026 · Due Feb 6, 2027 - AMS First-Year Undergraduate Scholarship$5,000
American Meteorological Society (AMS)
Graduating seniors headed into atmospheric, oceanic, or hydrologic science (marine biology doesn't count) can get $5,000 total, split $2,500 for freshman year and $2,500 for sophomore year. AMS especially wants to hear from women, minorities, and students with disabilities who are underrepresented in the field, and you'll need U.S. citizenship or permanent residency plus a 3.0+ GPA.
Apply by Feb 6, 2027Last verified Sep 30, 2026