NSHSS Activism and Advocacy Scholarship Amount: Three (3) $1,000 awardsCriteria: Must NSHSS Members who are rising high school juniors and seniors (GY: 2026 and 2027). Additional application requirements include: Prompt response of 500-800 words to the prompt question, color headshot suitable for website posting, academic resume, current transcript (can be official or unofficial), educator recommendation letterApplication: Click Here Deadline: September 8, 2026 NSHSS Nobel Good Earth Sustainability ScholarshipAmount: 2 ($2000)Criteria: Open to NSHSS high school members graduating between 2026, 2027, 2028, or 2029. Application: Click Here Deadline: September 15, 2026Gates Scholarship: OPENED JULY 15thCriteria:-A high school senior-Pell-eligible-A US citizen, national, or permanent resident-In good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)-Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.An ideal candidate will have:-An outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 10% of his/her graduating class)-Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities)-Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.)Application: Click HereDeadline: September 15, 2026The Coca-Cola Scholars Program ScholarshipAmount: VariesCriteria: See website for more informationApplication: Click Here Deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 by 5pm Eastern Time.Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway
Amount: up to $100,000
Criteria: This program is open to students between 18 and 24 years of age who are enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university. Applicants must submit an essay, with a 50 character introduction and 350-character explanation, on their goals and how they want to change the world. They must also submit 1 minute videos focusing on how winning this tuition will impact their life, show their personality, and elaborate on their academic and professional goals.
Application:https://www.drpepper.com/tuition/
Deadline: September 30, 2026
Catching the Dream Program Amount: $5000Criteria: Each academic year, Heartfelt Dreams Foundation will award a $5,000 scholarship to a deserving hospital-based cardiac care nurse or nursing student pursuing a career in cardiac care based on a competitive application process. Please see website to learn more. Application: Click Here Deadline: September 30, 2026Building Bridges ScholarshipAmount: $1000Criteria: This scholarship helps students who are involved in their communities. 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. They must also 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.Application: Click Here Deadline: September 30, 2026The “No Sweat” ScholarshipAmount: $2,500Criteria: Applicant must be a legal resident of the United States or the District of Columbia and must be currently enrolled in 8th - 12th grade in a school. Application: Click HereDeadline: September 30, 2026