Varsity Tutors
$200 is given every month for your essay response to a prompt.
Apply at www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
DEADLINE: Monthly contest, voting opens August 15th
Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award
Up to $10,000 for classical instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers between the ages of 8 and 18 with a 3.0 GPA who have not graduated high school. Applicants must be interested in performing on NPR’s “From the Top” and have exceptional musical achievement, unmet financial need, academic achievement, and strength of character.
DEADLINE: Sept 1, 2025 and Nov 15, 2025
NSHSS Activism and Advocacy
Five $1,000 awards for students who have a passion for bringing about social, political, and/or civil change in their community.
Apply at https://www.nshss.org/scholarships/s/nshss-activism-and-advocacy-scholarship-2025/
DEADLINE: Sept 8, 2025 11pm Central Time
Gates Scholarship
This is a last dollar scholarship so amounts will vary. Applicants must be from at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American. Must be Pell-Eligible, and a US citizen, national, or permanent resident. Applicants must have a 3.3 GPA and be Pell eligible.
Apply at https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship
DEADLINE: Sept 15, 2025
Courage to Grow Scholarship
$500 open to US citizens who are juniors and seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Appy at https://couragetogrowscholarship.com/
DEADLINE: September 30, 2025
Coca Cola Scholars
150 awards for $20,000 each. Based on academic achievement (must have a 3.0), extracurricular activities, and community service.
Apply at www.coca-colascholars.org
DEADLINE: Sept 30, 2025 4pm Central Time
NSHSS Theater Scholarship
Three $2,000 awards to recognize students with exemplary skill or interest in theater.
Appy at https://www.nshss.org/scholarships/s/nshss-performing-arts-theater-scholarship-2024/
DEADLINE: Sept 19, 2024
NSHSS Music Performance Scholarship
Three $2,000 awards to recognize students with exemplary skill or interest in music performance.
Apply at https://www.nshss.org/scholarships/s/nshss-performing-arts-music-scholarship-2024/
DEADLINE: Sept 19, 2024
NSHSS Passion for Public Service
Five $1,000 awards to students with a demonstrated passion for public service.
Appy at https://www.nshss.org/scholarships/s/nshss-passion-for-public-service-scholarship/
DEADLINE: Sept 19, 2024
Heartfelt Dream Foundation Nursing Scholarship
One $5000 award. Open to high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students. Must be planning to pursue a career in Nursing with a focus on Cardiac Care.
Apply at https://www.heartfeltdreamsfoundation.org/nursing-scholarship/
DEADLINE: Sept 30, 2024
Dr. Pepper Video Scholarship
Prizes range from $20,00 to $100,000.
Make and submit a video that helps get to know you. Discuss your academic goals, professional aspirations, or even personal dreams. Your video will be judged on the four following criteria: career goals, need for tuition assistance, impact of tuition assistance, and overall presentation quality and delivery. It must be 60 seconds or less and in MP4, MOV, or WMV format.
Be passionate, be creative, be you.
Apply at https://www.drpepper.com/tuition/
Application Deadline: Sept 30, 2024
Notorious RBG Women of Tomorrow
Open to all students, those who identify as female are strongly encouraged to apply. However, applicants of any gender are eligible! Ten $1,000 awards to students who embody the spirit of RBG in their communities.
Apply at https://www.nshss.org/scholarships/s/notorious-rbg-women-of-tomorrow-scholarship-2024/
DEADLINE: Sept 5, 2024, 11pm Central Time
OCTOBER HAS MANY SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES! MAKE SURE TO LOOK AHEAD FOR APPLICATIONS THAT CLOSE EARLY IN OCTOBER!