National Parent Volunteer Association Scholarships

Each year NPVA offers merit-based scholarships for students who are committed to volunteering and making a difference in their communities. Our scholarships are open to students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

  • Be currently enrolled or plan to be enrolled part-time or full-time in an accredited U.S. college or university. Vocational/technical, two-year, four-year, or graduate institutions are eligible.

  • Be a high school junior or senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student

  • Have a grade point average of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 system

  • Recipients must provide an official transcript confirming their reported GPA and proof of enrollment. No transcript or proof of enrollment is required until after students are selected as winners.

Recent Winners

Recent winners and their winning essays

  • Eligibility: The Act of Kindness Scholarship supports students who are committed to helping others in their schools or communities.

    Amount: $1,000

    Deadline: February 28, 2025

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  • Eligibility: This scholarship is awarded to students who participate in volunteer work and community service.

    Amount: $1,000

    Deadline: May 31, 2025

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  • Eligibility: This scholarship helps students who are involved in their communities.

    Amount: $1,000

    Deadline: September 30, 2025

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  • Eligibility: This scholarship honors the memory of Aaliyah Lee who committed herself to the educational opportunities of her children.

    Amount: $1,000

    Deadline: November 30, 2025

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