2026 Scholarship Cycle
OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineMarch 1, 2026
Scholarship Opportunity
NILE Needle in the Haystack Scholarship
Offered by NILE Foundation
The NILE Needle in the Haystack Scholarship provides an additional scholarship opportunity for qualifying NILE Foundation scholarship applicants through a drawing associated with the Foundation's Stetsons and Stilettos fundraising event.
EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, Community College Student, Trade School Student
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Eligibility
- Submit a qualifying NILE Foundation scholarship application.
- Meet the current NILE Foundation scholarship eligibility requirements.
- Be present at the May 1, 2026 Stetsons and Stilettos fundraiser to be eligible for the scholarship drawing.
Requirements
- Complete a qualifying NILE Foundation scholarship application.
- Complete the standard NILE scholarship application requirements.
- Attend the required Stetsons and Stilettos event for the scholarship drawing.
How to Apply
- 1Submit the NILE Foundation scholarship application by the annual scholarship deadline.
- 2Meet all general NILE scholarship requirements.
- 3Attend the Stetsons and Stilettos fundraiser if seeking eligibility for the Needle in the Haystack drawing.
- 4Be present for the scholarship drawing.
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