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Scholarships Near Me (September 24, 2025)

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Scholarships Near Me

September 24, 2025

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

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ILLINOIS

Nick & Helena Patti Foundation Scholarship

Description: Open to college students of Italian parentage who are orphans or were raised in foster care, the Nicholas and Helena Patti Foundation Scholarship is merit-based, with preference for those studying music beyond the freshman level, though students in other fields may also be considered.

Amount: $6,500

Deadline: November 1, 2025

NEW JERSEY

NJCPA Scholarship Fund – High School Seniors

Description: This scholarship is for NJ high school seniors planning to major in accounting (24+ credits). Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, have a 3.2 GPA or qualifying SAT/ACT score, and plan to attend a U.S. college, with a path to a four-year accounting degree.

Amount: $1,500

Deadline: December 8, 2025

NEBRASKA

Norma Ross Walter Scholarship

Description: The Norma Ross Walter Scholarship is open to female Nebraska high school seniors planning to major in English at an accredited college or university.

Amount: $3,000

Deadline: January 31, 2025

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