GE Reagan Foundation
$10,000 (with the chance to renew for up to $40,000!) for a student with a 3.0 GPA and financial need who demonstrates leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship.
DEADLINE: January 5, 2026
Live Mas Scholarship (Taco Bell)
This scholarship is for students (ages 16-26) who are passionate about creating a better future and making a positive impact on their community. This is not needs or achievement based; it is a passion-based scholarship program. Must submit an original video that tells a the story of real, driving passion. It could be a short film, animation or just a simple testimonial. Video must be a maximum of 2 minutes in length (minimum of 30 seconds in length) and must be no larger than 100 MB. See website for complete details.
To apply: https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/
DEADLINE: January 06, 2026, 5:00 PM PT
Jackie Robinson Scholarship
Up to $35,000 (over 4 years) for a minority student with financial need, leadership potential, and dedication to community service.
To Apply: https://jackierobinson.org/apply/
DEADLINE: January 7, 2026
John F. Kennedy Profiles In Courage Essay Contest
The contest is open to United States high school students in grades nine through twelve attending public, private, parochial, or home schools. Essays must describe an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born. The official may have addressed an issue at the local, state, or national level.
For details and requirements, visit: https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest/eligibility-and-requirements
DEADLINE: January 12, 2026
Amazon Future Engineer
Up to 400 awards worth up to $40,000 for students majoring in computer science and engineering with a 2.3 GPA.
Details/Application: https://scholarshipamerica.org/amazonfutureengineer/
DEADLINE: January 15, 2026, 3:00 PM CT
Keep Tennessee Beautiful
Three $1000 scholarships awarded per region (total of 9 scholarships) to a TN senior. 3.0 GPA with demonstrated interest in environmental science, community development and planning, sustainability, policy, volunteer management, water quality and related fields, with financial need and planning to attend a 4-year college or trade school in Tennessee.
To apply: https://www.keeptnbeautiful.org/scholarship
DEADLINE: January 15, 2026
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholars
For students who are Asian and/or Pacific Islander. Amounts range from $2,500 to $20,000. Some are one time awards and others are renewable. Special focus on students who are low income or first generation college but all are encouraged to apply.
https://apiascholars.org/scholarships/
DEADLINE: January 15, 2026
Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship
Scholarship is open to seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in government service. Application includes: a one-page essay stating why he/she plans a career in government service including any inspiration to be derived from the leadership of George Washington in his famous crossing of the Delaware. This essay must be accompanied by a recommendation from the principal or counselor evaluating the student’s achievements, along with transcripts, national testing scores, and other supporting information.
Details/application:https://www.gwcf.org/scholarship
DEADLINE: January 15, 2026
Princeton Prize in Race Relations
$2,500 and an invitation to a Symposium on Race for students in grades 9-12 who have done outstanding work in their school or community to advance race relations in the last 12 months.
www.princeton.edu/princetonprize
Deadline: January 15, 2026
Automotive Women's Association Scholarship
Scholarships are awarded to female students with at least a 3.0 GPA with a passion for a career or advancement in the automotive and its related industries. Includes resume and essay. Majority of scholarships are $2500.00
Details/application: https://awafoundation.org/Scholarships
DEADLINE: January 16, 2026
C-SPAN’s Student Cam
Prizes range from $250 to $5,000. Students in grades 6-12 can create a short (5-6 minute) video documentary on a topic related to the competition theme, "Your Message to the President." May be done individually or in groups of up to 3 students. 150 student and 50 teacher prizes will be awarded.
DEADLINE: January 20, 2026
The National Public Housing Agency Scholarship
Since 1985, PHADA has recognized and rewarded academic excellence in public and assisted housing youth through its scholarship program. In 2022, PHADA will proudly award three scholarships to deserving high school seniors residing in public and assisted housing (residents must live in PHADA member agencies). See below for information on applying to the PHADA Scholarship Program
https://www.phada.org/Conferences-Education/PHADA-Scholarship-Program
DEADLINE: January 23, 2026
Troop Frank Robinson's Buffalo Soldier Scholaship
$1000 award open to graduating students in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) Tennessee, Fort Campbell, and Kentucky Christian County School Systems (KCCSS).
2026 Buffalo Soldier Scholarship
Deadline: January 26, 2026
DAR Scholarships
Each year the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of higher education in diverse areas of study including history, economics, law, political science, medicine, nursing, occupational and physical therapy, elementary and secondary education, chemistry, math, science and English.
https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/general-information
DEADLINE: January 31, 2026
Flavorful Futures
$5000 award to a senior with a 2.5 GPA. Can be used at vocation/trade schools or 2 or 4-year colleges.
Application Link: https://www.flavorfulfutures.com/
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Flavorful Futures Go Green
$5,000 awarded to a senior with a 2.5 GPA. Must intend to pursue a degree related to environmental studies with proof of involvement in sustainable initiatives and projects (volunteering work, job, etc.) Can be used at vocation/trade schools or 2 or 4-year colleges.
Application Link: https://www.flavorfulfutures.com/
Deadline: January 31, 2026
LAST YEAR'S SCHOLARSHIPS
Farm Bill Scholarships at the College of Agriculture, TSU
Tennessee State University's College of Agriculture has funding to provide partial and full-ride scholarships for the 2023-24 Academic Year to graduating seniors in high school and college transfer students. The Farm Bill Scholarships seek to encourage outstanding students to pursue and complete baccalaureate degrees in the food and agricultural sciences and related fields that will lead to a highly-skilled food and agricultural systems workforce.
The scholarship is open to high school seniors and community college/other college transfer students who demonstrate academic excellence, extraordinary leadership traits, and community service commitment. The scholarship is highly competitive and provides partial or full-ride scholarships to selected students accepted or already enrolled in the College of Agriculture at Tennessee State University.
Application Details: https://www.tnstate.edu/agriculture/1890_farm_bill_scholarship.aspx
DEADLINE: January 31, 2025
FEBRUARY HAS MANY SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES! MAKE SURE TO LOOK AHEAD FOR APPLICATIONS THAT CLOSE EARLY IN FEBRUARY!