Questbridge Scholarship - Due September 30!
Questbridge Scholarship - Due September 30!
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Upcoming Scholarships
Hadden Scholarship - Due May 15, 2026!
Hadden Scholarship - Due May 15, 2026!
The Hadden Scholarship awards up to $10,000 a year to high school seniors with demonstrated financial need*, for up to four years of college undergraduate study. Hadden Scholars must be U.S. citizens matriculating at a four-year accredited college or university established in the United States. There is a minimum unweighted grade point average requirement, 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and ACT/SAT scores are required. The deadline to apply is May 15, 2026.
Award Amounts
Award Amounts
Scholarship amounts are subject to change; the current award amount is up to $10,000 per scholar, renewable for a maximum of four regular undergraduate school years. Subject to the rules of a student’s college or university, Hadden Scholarships may be applied toward a semester or year of study abroad.
Apply here: https://youth-foundation.org/application/guidelines/
*In evaluating financial need, a variety of factors are considered; there is no specific cut-off for income or Student Aid Index. There are Hadden scholars who receive the full Pell grant amount and have a zero SAI, and there are scholars who receive very little or no need-based aid from their school. The totality of the circumstances is weighed and applicants are given the opportunity to provide additional information that may not be reflected in a FAFSA or tax return.
Passed for This Year
Passed for This Year
Gates Foundation Scholarship - Due September 15!
Gates Foundation Scholarship - Due September 15!
Award
Award
Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance* that is not already covered by other financial aid and the expected family contribution, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university.
*Cost of attendance includes tuition, fees, room, board, books, and transportation, and may include other personal costs.
Basic Eligibility
Basic Eligibility
To apply, students must be:
A high school senior
Pell-eligible
A US citizen 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.
Ideal Candidate
Ideal Candidate
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.)
The 2025 National College Match application is now open! The deadline is September 30.
Match Scholarship Recipients are granted admission to one of QuestBridge's college partners with a full four-year scholarship worth over $325,000 each. Our college partners use a combination of their own funds as well as state and federal aid to fund the scholarship. Please view each college partner's Financial Aid section for further details and see a glossary of financial aid terms.
The Match Scholarship is offered as part of a generous financial aid package provided by the QuestBridge college partner that covers the cost of attendance, including:
Tuition and fees
Housing and food
Books and supplies
Travel expenses
All Match Scholarship packages:
Have NO parental contribution
Have NO student loans
May contain a student contribution in the form of work-study, summer work, or student savings
Eligibility Extra Details: https://questbridge.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/sections/204094837-Eligibility-and-Selection-Criteria
Class Year Eligibility
Class Year Eligibility
In order to be eligible to apply to the National College Match in the fall of 2025, applicants must graduate from high school during or before the summer of 2026 and plan to enroll as a first-year student in college in the fall of 2026.
Citizenship Eligibility
Citizenship Eligibility
Any high school senior, regardless of citizenship, currently attending high school in the U.S. is eligible for the National College Match. Additionally, U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents living abroad are eligible. International students living outside the U.S. are not eligible.
Students attending high school in the U.S. as undocumented or international students are eligible to apply, but should review the Additional Citizenship Requirements to see which QuestBridge college partners will consider them for the Match Scholarship.
Academic Criteria
Academic Criteria
Earn primarily A’s in the most challenging courses available and display intellectual curiosity and strong writing ability.
Rank in the top 5-10% of their class.
Challenge themselves by taking Honors, AP, and/or IB courses, if available.
If submitting standardized test scores, likely score within middle 50% SAT score: 1280-1460 and/or middle 50% ACT score: 26-33.
Note: Test scores are not required to apply. All applications are reviewed holistically, so a student who has not taken standardized tests can still be selected as a Finalist if the rest of their application is strong. Some college partners may require test scores, so please review their test requirements carefully.
Financial Qualifications
Financial Qualifications
Come from households earning less than $65,000 annually (for a household of four) and have minimal assets.
Qualify for free or reduced-price school meals.
Face financial hardship.
QuestBridge will thoroughly review the financial information in each student's application. Students who are selected as Finalists will need to submit official documentation verifying their financial situation directly to the colleges to which they apply.
Personal Qualities
Personal Qualities
Demonstrate resilience, integrity, and motivation to succeed.
Make meaningful contributions to activities at home, school, or in the community.
Are among the first generation in their family to attend a four-year college.
Display intellectual curiosity and strong writing ability.
What You Need to Apply
What You Need to Apply
Information on your academics, activities, household, and financial background
Writing section
Two teacher recommendations from core academic subjects
Current high school transcript and additional transcripts (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
School Report from your current high school counselor
School Profile (optional, but recommended)
Any standardized test score reports to-date (if taken). We accept SAT, ACT, IB, AP, and English language proficiency exam test scores (unofficial test score reports are accepted).
The Process
The Process
The QuestBridge National College Match is a college admission and scholarship process through which high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds can be admitted early with full four-year scholarships to some of the nation’s top colleges and universities. Through the National College Match application, students who have excelled academically despite financial hardship can highlight their unique story and stand out in the college admissions process.
Step 1: Students submit their National College Match application in September, which will be reviewed by QuestBridge to determine if they will be Finalists.
Step 2: Students are able to rank up to 15 colleges to be "matched" – admitted early with a Match Scholarship – to the college that appears highest on their list and is able to match with them.
Step 3: QuestBridge selects top applicants as Finalists, and Finalists submit Match Requirements to college partners on their rankings list.
Step 4: In December, Finalists learn if they have matched with a college they ranked.
Step 5: Finalists who do not match or choose not to rank colleges can use their QuestBridge application to apply to our college partners through other early and regular decision opportunities. Please note that students who plan to apply only through QuestBridge Regular Decision must still submit a National College Match application by the late September deadline.
You can learn more about the National College Match process by reviewing the following pages on our website:
Coca Cola Scholars Program - Due September 30!
Coca Cola Scholars Program - Due September 30!
The 2026 Coca-Cola Scholars Program application is open for high school students graduating in the 2025-2026 academic year. The deadline to submit a full application is 5 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Applicants who submit this Phase 1 application by the deadline can expect notification no earlier than the end of October.
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must be:
Currently enrolled high school/home-schooled students attending school in one of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or select DoD schools who will graduate high school during the 2025-2026 academic school year (students graduating from an American or expat school abroad are not eligible for this award; individuals who have already graduated from high school are not eligible)
U.S. Citizens (not Temporary Residents), U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, OR Humanitarian Parolees - based on the guidelines utilized by U.S. Department of Education for Federal Financial Aid eligibility
Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university
Click here to learn more about the 2025 Coca-Cola Scholars
Daniels Fund Scholarship - Opens September 15, Due October 17!
Daniels Fund Scholarship - Opens September 15, Due October 17!
What are the eligibility requirements for the Daniels Scholarship Program?
What are the eligibility requirements for the Daniels Scholarship Program?
To be eligible for the Daniels Scholarship Program, students must meet the following requirements at the time of application:
Be a graduating high school senior
Be a resident of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming
Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
Earn a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 in high school (on an unweighted 4.0 scale)
Earn a minimum SAT Math score of 490 and a minimum Evidence-Based Reading & Writing score of 490, or a minimum ACT score of 18 in each category (writing score not required).
- Meet financial eligibility requirements as described below.
In order to be eligible for the Daniels Scholarship Program, applicants must demonstrate financial need through Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $100,000 or less on the 2024 federal tax return on which the applicant is claimed as a dependent and review of other assets. If there are additional dependents, beyond the applicant, claimed on the 2024 tax return, we allow for $10,000 of additional income for each additional dependent.
During the process, applicants will submit documents verifying eligibility including their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) 2024 federal tax return, ACT/SAT scores, citizenship and residency documentation, proof of college enrollment for additional claimed dependent(s) and their FAFSA Submission Summary. We recommend that all students complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after it opens for the 2025-2026 year.
What does the Daniels Scholarship Program cover?
What does the Daniels Scholarship Program cover?
The Daniels Scholarship, along with generous contributions from partner schools, covers the full cost of attendance (COA) at partner schools.* A full list of partner schools is available here. Scholars that choose to attend a school outside our 4-state region of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming receive up to $25,000 a year depending on financial need.
Funds can be used towards:
Tuition and fees
Room and board
Books and supplies
Miscellaneous educational expenses
Daniels Scholars also receive a laptop computer and support before, during, and after college.
*$7,500 annually for schools within four-state region outside of partnership agreements.
Where can it be used?
Where can it be used?
Daniels Scholars may attend any two-year or four-year, nonprofit, accredited college or university in the United States. Scholars must intend to complete a bachelor's degree, and those starting at a two-year college must be on a path to earning a bachelor's degree. Daniels Scholarships may not be used at technical or trade schools, or for participation in certificate programs.
Application period: September 15 - October 17, 2025
Davis NM Scholarship - Due October 17!
Davis NM Scholarship - Due October 17!
Get a full ride! The scholarship covers everything– room, board, tuition, books, computer stipend, and more!
Get a full ride! The scholarship covers everything– room, board, tuition, books, computer stipend, and more!
For High School Seniors who would be 1st Generation college students (parents have less than a bachelor's degree) OR whose family has an income of under 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.
For High School Seniors who would be 1st Generation college students (parents have less than a bachelor's degree) OR whose family has an income of under 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.
Applications due October 17 at 5 pm MT.
Applications due October 17 at 5 pm MT.
Requires:
Requires:
- Essays
- Transcripts
- Counselor Recommendation
- Common App
- Test optional
The Davis New Mexico Scholarship requires a Common Application. The Common App includes the following parts:
Demographic, school, and family information.
Common Application Essay. See prompts here.
Activities section: What do you do outside of school, homework, sleeping, and eating? Do you play sports? Are you part of a club? Do you have family or cultural responsibilities? Take care of family members or work at a job? Show us and colleges who you are and what you care about.
Please note that as part of your application, you will need to apply Early Action to at least one partner college through the Common Application.
Instructions Page: https://www.davisnm.org/applicationdetails
Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship - Due November 12!
Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship - Due November 12!
The Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities.
This highly competitive scholarship includes:
The opportunity to graduate with as little debt as possible. The award, which is last dollar funding after all institutional aid, can provide as much as $55,000 per year to pursue a bachelor’s degree at any accredited undergraduate institution.
Ability to pursue any area of study.
Personal advising about selecting a college and navigating financial aid.
Multifaceted advising about how to transition to college and maximize the student experience.
Eligibility Requirements:
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Senior standing – Complete four years of high school in the U.S., a U.S territory, or on a U.S. military base and plan to graduate in spring 2026.
Fall College Enrollment – Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2026.
GPA – Earn a minimum, cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.75 or above.
Test Scores — Submit standardized test score(s) from one of the following: SAT, ACT, AP, or IB exam. There is no minimum score requirement to apply, however, applicants must have taken one (or more) of these tests and submit the score.
Demonstrate Unmet Financial Need – We will consider applicants with family annual gross income up to $95,000. During the selection process, the Foundation will conduct a full financial review which will take into account all income and assets of the student and the student’s parents.
Selection Criteria
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation reviews each application individually with assistance from a committee of expert professionals in the field of education. The criteria used in the selection process are:
Academic ability and achievement: Strong academic record, academic awards and honors, and substantive assessments by educators providing confidential recommendations. We also look at:
○ GPA (minimum of 3.75, unweighted)
○ test scores (SAT, ACT, AP, IB)
○ participation in available advanced courses
○ commitment to learning
○ intellectual curiosityUnmet financial need: We will consider applicants with family annual gross income up to $95,000. Last year’s cohort of new College Scholars had a median family income of approximately $34,000.
Persistence: Demonstrates perseverance when facing obstacles, is goal-oriented, and exhibits the ability to adapt to change.
Leadership: Considered a positive role model, takes initiative, and contributes meaningful service efforts to a community or social issue.
August 20, 2025
Application opens. Apply online in the Common App.
November 12, 2025
Application submission deadline.
January 2026
Semifinalists are announced. All applicants will be notified of their status via email.
March 2026
Scholarship recipients are announced. All semifinalists will be notified of their status via email.
Apply using the Common App: https://apply.commonapp.org/login?ma=987
Jackie Robinson Foundation - Due January 7!
Jackie Robinson Foundation - Due January 7!
JRF Scholars receive grants of up to $35,000 over four years to supplement the financial aid they receive from their colleges or universities. In addition, Scholars receive extensive support services, including career guidance and internship placement, and attend JRF’s annual multi-day "Mentoring and Leadership Conference" in New York City and other regional events throughout the year.
JRF Scholars receive grants of up to $35,000 over four years to supplement the financial aid they receive from their colleges or universities. In addition, Scholars receive extensive support services, including career guidance and internship placement, and attend JRF’s annual multi-day "Mentoring and Leadership Conference" in New York City and other regional events throughout the year.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Be a graduating high school senior
Be a United States citizen
Submit evidence of financial need
Demonstrate a record of academic excellence
Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service
Plan to attend an accredited and approved 4-year college/university within the United States or affiliated with a U.S. based college or university
Have not accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college.
APPLICATION COMPONENTS
One recommendation
Demographic information;
High school information, including a high school transcript
College and early career goals
Four essays
Activities, honors, and distinctions
Completion of CSS profile
Test scores (AP, IB, PSAT, ACT, or SAT), if applicable.
scholarship-app-opp2-1.pdfNMSU Financial Aid - Top Scholarships! Due December 1!
NMSU Financial Aid - Top Scholarships! Due December 1!
Scholarship Resources
Scholarship Resources
If you’re ready for the next step, then begin applying for additional scholarships using NMSU’s Scholar Dollars application. Students can also review and apply for outside-NMSU scholarships via our Private Scholarship page.
Academic Index
Your Academic Index Score is calculated using your weighted High School GPA and ACT Score and is used to determine your eligibility for some scholarships below. Please keep in mind that we do not round up the GPA.
UNM Financial Aid - Top Scholarships! Most Due December 1!
UNM Financial Aid - Top Scholarships! Most Due December 1!
Freshman New Mexico Resident Scholarships 2026-27
Freshman New Mexico Resident Scholarships 2026-27
If you've worked hard at your high school, you'll be glad to know that The University of New Mexico is paying attention. Below you will find several scholarships opportunities. Scholarships are merit-based, competitive and a limited number are available. To be considered you must meet the criteria for consideration, be admitted by the Application Deadline and complete any application materials noted. Scholarships consider your unweighted cumulative GPA and are renewable for 4 years. Review non-Lottery scholarship renewal and awarding policies and procedures.
Fidelity Scholars - Due January 29!
Fidelity Scholars - Due January 29!
Bachelor’s degree recipients may be funded for up to four years of study.
As a need-based scholarship, the amount of financial support provided will depend on the cost of attendance determined by the college or university in which you are enrolling.
The Fidelity Scholars Program uses a last dollar approach. That means your scholarship funds will only be applied after your family contribution and all other financial aid sources have been granted. In other words, as a last dollar scholarship, the Fidelity Scholars program will reduce the need for you to take out loans and incur educational debt related to the cost of attendance.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
The program is open to historically underserved and underrepresented students ages 16 to 24 who are permanent residents of CO, FL, KY, MA, NC, NH, NJ, NM, OH, RI, TX, UT, or DC.
2.5 – 3.59 unweighted GPA or GED
Pell eligible and/or demonstrate financial need (determined on a case by case basis)
Attend as an incoming 2026-27 freshman at a 4-year accredited college or university in the state that you reside
What Do You Need to Apply?
What Do You Need to Apply?
Applicants must first create an account on the UNCF site. This registration process will take 10 minutes.
For consideration, submit required application materials by Thursday, January 29 at 11:59pm:
The Fidelity Scholars Program wants to learn about your individual identity. In particular, we are curious about the lived experiences and viewpoints that have shaped you. (Share an essay in 500 words or less)
A creative 60 second video answering the prompt: “Through the lens of your identity, what does financial freedom mean to you?”
A current academic transcript of all recorded grades or GED certificate.
A completed reference letter from an individual familiar with your character and academic performance – this can be coach, teacher, community or religious leader – anyone outside of your family that can attest to or speak for your character and ability. Relatives cannot serve as a reference, nor can we accept email letters of recommendation. Instruct the person to provide you with a letter on organizational letterhead and simply upload it to your application.
Your leadership and work experience, honors and awards, and community service in the accomplishments section of the application
(optional) An official school profile from your school’s professional counseling department that shows the school’s name, address, CEEB code and grading structure.
Finalists will be notified by March.
Before this time, make sure to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
If selected as a finalist, you will be asked to submit your admissions letter and financial aid letter.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund - Due February 15! 10,000 Scholarships available!
Hispanic Scholarship Fund - Due February 15! 10,000 Scholarships available!
The 2025 HSF Scholar Program Application is now open and closes on February 15, 2026,
5:00 PM PT. We encourage you to share this opportunity with students in your network.
Every year, HSF selects 10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants
HSF Scholars have access to a full range of invaluable Scholar Support Services, including career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training
Career services include access to select internship and job opportunities with HSF corporate partners
HSF Scholars are eligible to apply for all Scholar Conferences including, the STEM Summit, Finance Conference, Media & Entertainment Summit, Entrepreneurship Summit, and Healthcare Summit
Exclusive access to the HSF Insider which shares invaluable information and career opportunities
Finally, and importantly, HSF awards more than $30 million in Scholarships annually and, depending upon available funds, HSF Scholars may also be eligible to receive a scholarship, which range from $500-$5,000 and are awarded directly to students
Deadline: February 15, 2026, 5:00 PM PT
Eligibility:
Must be of Hispanic heritage
U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA
Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the U.S., for the 2024-2025 academic year
Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)
About HSF:
HSF empowers families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional students as possible.
Founded in 1975, HSF has awarded over $730 million in scholarships. HSF Scholars have access to valuable Scholar Support Services and, as funding permits, scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000.
Additional Important Information:
It takes an average of 30 minutes for students to complete Phase I of the 2025 HSF Scholar Program Application
No essays, recommendations, or document uploads are required in Phase I
To get started, visit HSF.net and log into or create your myHSF profile to access the HSF Scholar Program Application
HSF Scholar Application Timeline:
January – Phase I of the application opened January 1 and closes on February15, 2026, 5:00 PM PT
Late February – Applicants are evaluated and the most competitive are selected as Finalists
March 1 – Finalists are announced and asked to submit essays, recommendations, transcripts, FAFSA, and other related documents
June – HSF Scholars are announced (includes both funded and Scholars waitlisted for funding)
June to November – Final Document Verification (financial aid award letter, enrollment verification, and related documents)
December – 10,000 HSF Scholars are confirmed after the verification process is complete
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