Community Service & Volunteer Scholarships
Scholarships that reward volunteer hours and service to your community.
6 programs · up to $125,000 in combined top awards · updated Oct 14, 2026
- ✓ VerifiedMerit
VFW Voice of Democracy Audio Essay
Veterans of Foreign WarsAwardUp to $35,000DeadlineOct 31, 2026Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 · Open nationwide🔒 See requirements & apply — free 3-day trial → - ✓ VerifiedNeed-basedMerit
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Ron Brown Scholar ProgramAwardUp to $10,000DeadlineDec 1, 2026 (unconfirmed)Grade 12 · Open nationwide🔒 See requirements & apply — free 3-day trial → - ✓ Verified
BURGER KING℠ Scholars
Burger King Foundation (administered by Scholarship America)Award$1,000–$60,000DeadlineDec 15, 2026 (unconfirmed)Grade 12 · Open nationwide🔒 See requirements & apply — free 3-day trial → - ✓ Verified
Elks Legacy Awards
Elks National FoundationAwardAmount variesDeadlineFeb 1, 2027 · 11:59 Los Angeles timeGrade 12 · Open nationwide🔒 See requirements & apply — free 3-day trial → - ✓ VerifiedMerit
Cameron Impact Scholarship
Bryan Cameron Education FoundationAwardFull tuitionDeadlineMay 1, 2027Grade 11 · Open nationwide🔒 See requirements & apply — free 3-day trial → - ✓ VerifiedMerit
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Coca-Cola Scholars FoundationAwardUp to $20,000DeadlineSep 30, 2026 · 17:00 New York timeGrade 12 · Open nationwide🔒 See requirements & apply — free 3-day trial →
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Common questions
- How many community service scholarships does TryScholarships list?
- 6 programs right now, with top awards adding up to $125,000. 6 of them are fully verified against the sponsor's official site; the rest are marked so you know to confirm details before applying.
- What is the next community service scholarship deadline?
- VFW Voice of Democracy Audio Essay closes Oct 31, 2026. Deadlines are tied to the current award year, and unconfirmed dates are labeled.
- Do I have to pay to apply for these scholarships?
- No. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and none of the programs listed here should. TryScholarships charges only for its own matching, planning and reminder tools — never to apply.
- How do I see the full requirements and which ones my child qualifies for?
- A parent or guardian starts the free 3-day trial and adds a 5-minute profile for each child. TryScholarships then shows every program's full requirements and official application link, checks each eligibility rule — grade, GPA, state, major, test scores and more — and explains why your child matches or what's missing.