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Scholarships Near Me (August 12, 2026)

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Scholarships Near Me

August 12, 2026

Your weekly rundown of State & Local Scholarships to Apply For!

Source: Scholarships Near Me Database

MASSACHUSETTS

Future Leaders Scholarship

Description: Applicants must be members of the Class of 2027, reside in or attend a secondary school in Massachusetts, and meet the scholarship requirements.

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: October 8, 2026

MINNESOTA

Dr. Maryan and James McCormick Leadership Endowed Scholarship

Description: Applicants must be certificate, undergraduate, or graduate students at a Minnesota State college or university with a minimum 3.0 GPA who demonstrate leadership through academics, extracurricular activities, and community service.

Amount: $1,500

Deadline: November 1, 2026

NEW JERSEY

New Jersey Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarships

Description: The top 24 Most Valuable Student Scholarship applications from New Jersey go on to the national level of judging and will be awarded at least a $4000 ($1000yr/4 years) scholarship and it could be more if any of the applicants go onto the Leadership Weekend.

Amount: $4,000

Deadline: November 12, 2026

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