Website: Que Llueva Scholarship

Application Deadline: March 1, 2025

Award: $1000

• • • Eligibility

• • • • 1. 1. 1. Must be an undocumented student (including DACA recipients)

              2. Must be a first-time college enrollee with high school diploma/GED

              3. Planning to attend an accredited college/university in the US or Puerto Rico

    • Requirements

Recommender Information

• Minimum 1 recommender (Can be teacher or counselor maximum 2)

• Recommendations due by March 15, 2024, 11:59 PM ET

Personal Statement (500-1,000 words)

• Choice of three prompts: a. Autobiography with dreams and aspirations b. Greatest motivation for college attendance c. Response to Tomas Rivera quote about Chicano academics and community

• Must include:

  • Description of financial need as undocumented student

  • Clear indication of undocumented status

Website: Pepsico Scholarship

Application Deadline: March 10, 2025

*To access the application, you will need to change your profile from "high school student" to "college undergraduate"

• • • Eligibility

      • Currently attending Dallas College and high school senior in (PTECH or ECHS)

      • Have completed 45 credit hours by January 2025

      •  College GPA minimum of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale

      • Plan to pursue an undergraduate degree in a  STEM or Business Major in fall 

      • Have the right to work in the United States without sponsorship

    • Requirements

      • Online application

      • COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT- they don't care about high school

      • SAR From FAFSA- not required, but good to have

Deadline: March 13, 2025 at 3:00 pm 

Website: BAM Scholarship 

Award:

• 5 awards of $5,000 (renewable up to three years)

• 50 awards of $2,500 (one-time only)

Eligibility:

• Graduating seniors of African Descent (including African American)

• Planning to study Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or select Business programs (Business Administration, Finance, or Marketing)

• Must attend an accredited four-year college or university

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• No citizenship requirements

Requirements:

• Transcript

• Essay describing how you plan to engage in the technology industry in your career (approx. 500 words/2,000 characters)

• Statement of Educational and Career Goals and Objectives

• Statement of Unusual or Personal Family Circumstances

• Recommendation letter on letterhead from faculty or school staff member

Deadline: March 13, 2025 at 3:00 pm 

Website: HOLA Scholarship

Award:

• Three (3) $20,000 scholarships ($5,000 per year for 4 years, renewable)

• Ten (10) $2,500 one-time scholarships

Eligibility:

• U.S. based high school seniors of Hispanic and Latinx descent

• U.S. citizens, permanent legal residents, or individuals with DACA status

• Planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate study in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or select Business programs (Business Administration, Finance, or Marketing)

• Must attend an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational school in the United States

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Employees and children of Microsoft are ineligible

Requirements:

• Essay describing future plans to pursue a career in technology (35% of selection criteria)

• Information about extracurricular activities and work experience (20%)

• One reference (10%)

• Statement describing financial need and personal challenges (25%)

• Academic performance information (10%)

• All materials must be submitted through the Scholarship America Hub online application

Application Deadline: March 13, 2025

Award: $5000

Application Link: Women in Microsoft Scholarship

• • • Eligibility

      • 1. 1. 1. Be a graduating high school senior  

              2. Self-identify as a woman, non-binary, gender fluid or transgender woman

              3. Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent

              4. Plan to enroll full-time in a technology, engineering, math, or computer science related undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school, in the United States, for the entire upcoming academic year. 

    • Requirements

      • 1. 1. 2. 1. One letter of recommendation 

                 2. Transcript 

                 3. Statement of career and educational goals and objectives 

4. Financial need will be considered. Recipients must demonstrate need. 

Deadline: March 15, 2025 

Award: $2000

 Application Link: Be The Boss Scholarship

Eligibility

• Any female high-school or college student, who wants to start her own business. 

Requirements

  To apply, send us a link to your business plan for a business. Include 2-3 sentences (or more, if you need to) on Problem, Solution, Market Opportunity / Competition, Business Model, Go-To-Market Plan and Team. Upload your file to any provider you like (Dropbox, Google drive, etc) and ensure the document can be viewed by those who have the link.

Deadline: March 15, 2025

Website: Lense Scholarship

Award: Up to $1,000

Eligibility:

• • • • Must be a high school senior

      • Must be attending or planning to attend a four-year accredited college/university in the United States

      • U.S. citizens

Requirements:

• • • • Essay - If you were to own a business, explain how you would treat employees, vendors, suppliers, and customers. What kind of corporation would it be and what assets or skills would you be able to bring to the industry to make it successful? The essay should be between 800-1000 words in length.

Deadline: ALl are DUE March 15, 2025

Website: CBC Scholarships

Award: Up to $1,000

Eligibility:

• • • • There are SEVERAL scholarships available on the website

      • Look for specifics. Could be a high school junior OR senior

      • Must be Black or African American

      • Must be attending or planning to attend a four-year accredited college/university 

Requirements:

• • • • Look at each scholarship to complete the necessary requirements

Deadline: March 15, 2025

Website: Toby Merrill Scholarship

Award: $9,700 per year, renewable for four years 

Eligibility:

• Minimum GPA of 2.5

• Demonstration of leadership in school or community

• Financial need based on household income or deceased/ill parents/guardians

• Special consideration for candidates experiencing personal or family issues related to cancer or bereavement

Requirements:

• Complete application

• Two essays

• Letter of recommendation speaking to character and leadership

• Personal interviews may be required

• If awarded, must:

  • Remain enrolled in a four-year college approved by the organization

  • Maintain minimum GPA established at time of award

  • Complete 10 hours of community service per year

  • Provide semi-annual updates about collegiate experience

Deadline: March 20, 2025 

Website: Quest Bridge Scholars

Award: Full Summer Program Cost 

Eligibility:

• High school juniors (Class of 2026)

• U.S. students regardless of citizenship OR U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents living abroad

• Earning primarily A's in the most challenging courses

• From households typically earning less than $65,000 annually with minimal assets (for a family of four)

• Must enroll for Fall 2025 as a freshman/1st year student in part-time or full-time study

• Eligible institutions include 2-year, 4-year colleges, universities, trade or vocational schools (must be accredited U.S. institutions listed on the U.S. Department of Education website)

Requirements:

• Essay required

• Demonstration of strong writing skills and intellectual curiosity

• Evidence of resilience, integrity, and motivation to succeed

Additional Information: This program partners with top colleges and universities to find high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds. It provides knowledge, confidence, and resources to help students connect with the nation's most sought-after colleges.