Scholarships and grant opportunities available locally

A variety of scholarships and grants are available to help students and parents facing financial barriers when applying for colleges and other training programs.

Following is a list of scholarships and grants available this year and on an ongoing basis. The resources are made available by county Supervisor Joel Anderson’s office of District 2.

The father of three children, who went through this process, said he understands the value of scholarship opportunities and the importance of financial aid.

“My team has worked carefully to source a diverse set of opportunities that may be useful and relevant,” Anderson wrote in a Sept. 19 email announcing the scholarships and grants. “It’s important to note that many of these opportunities have upcoming deadlines, so I recommend being mindful as these dates approach.”

The American Copy Editors Society (ACES) Scholarships

Deadline: Nov. 15

Amount: $1,500 to $3,500

Website: aceseditors.org/awards/scholarships

ServiceScape Scholarship

Deadline: Nov. 29

Amount: $1,000

Website: servicescape.com/scholarship

Boster Biology Scholarship

Deadline: Nov. 30

Amount: $1,000

Website: bosterbio.com/scholarships

Drug Rehab USA Mental Health Scholarship

Deadline: Dec. 1

Amount: $2,000

Website: drugrehabus.org/mental-health-scholarship

William Male Foundation Grant

Deadline: Dec. 31

Amount: $1,000 to $5,0000

Website: williammalefoundation.org/apply

Stromberg’s Chicken Scholarship

Deadline: Dec. 31

Amount: $1,000

Website: strombergschickens.com/scholarship

Ongoing Scholarships

Innovation in Education Scholarship

Amount: $500

Website: latutors123.com/scholarships/innovation-in-education

Amber Grants

Amount: Up to $25,000

Website: ambergrantsforwomen.com/all-grants/

SP Scholarships

Amount: $2,500

Website: studentschoarships.org

The Montgomery GI Bill

Amount: Varies

Website: va.gov/education/how-to-apply/

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Amount: Varies

Website: va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11

Yellow Ribbon Program

Amount: Varies

Website: va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11/yellow-ribbon-program

National Call to Service Program

Amount: $5,000

Website: va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/montgomery-active-duty/

SOULE Scholarship

Amount: $5,000

Website: scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/soule-scholarship/

Academy of Special Dreams Scholarship

Amount: Up to $1,000

Website: scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/academy-of-special-dreams-college-scholarship-fund/

Women in Skilled Trades Scholarship

Amount: Up to $3,000

Website: studentscholarships.org/scholarship/18996/women-in-trades-scholarship