Scholarships for Juniors

Horatio Alger Association Scholarships

A database of many scholarship opportunities for students with critical financial need ($65,000 or less adjusted gross family income)

Pennsylvania Society’s Benjamin Franklin Scholar Award for Pennsylvania

Juniors can submit an original essay discussing the modern-day relevance of a Benjamin Franklin quote. 

QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program

The College Prep Scholars Program equips high-achieving high school juniors from low-income backgrounds with the knowledge, confidence, and resources to apply to top colleges. They are looking for high school juniors who have shown outstanding academic ability despite financial challenges. They take a holistic approach to reviewing applications, and do not have absolute criteria or cut-offs for GPA, standardized test scores, income, or other factors. Apply by March 20, 2025.