Thanks to the FLO office for compiling this great list of 2021 deadline dates for Foreign Service related scholarships:
Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW) Merit Scholarships
AAFSW is now accepting applications for its two scholarship opportunities. Students who apply for either scholarship will also be considered for the Judy Felt Memorial Volunteerism Scholarship and Best Essay Award. The deadline for application submissions is April 15.AFSA National High School Essay Contest
Applications are now open for the AFSA National High School Essay Contest. The application deadline is April 5.AFSA Scholarships
The AFSA Scholarship Program provides financial aid scholarships to undergraduates and academic merit awards, art merit awards, and a community service award to graduating high school seniors. All applications are due March 15.Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund (FEEA)
FEEA champions the pursuit of higher education and supports over 200 students with merit-based scholarships each year. The deadline to apply is March 25.Foreign Service Youth Foundation (FSYF) Academic Merit Scholarship
High School seniors and gap-year dependents of Foreign Service employees are invited to apply for the FSYF Academic Merit Scholarship. Applications will be accepted until March 2.FSYF Contests and Awards (Art, Community Service, and Essay)
The annual FSYF Art Contest challenges Foreign Service youth to create art in any flat medium based on a theme related to their experience. Children ages 5 – 18 are invited to participate. The deadline to submit entries is March 17.The annual FSYF Community Service Contest recognizes Foreign Service youth who demonstrate outstanding volunteer efforts in service to their community or to their peers. The deadline for consideration of this award is March 24.
The annual FSYF Essay Contest challenges Foreign Service youth to reflect on their experience by responding to an essay prompt. Middle and high school students are invited to participate in the contest. The essay contest deadline is March 31.