Grants and Scholarships

Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship for Exceptional Children

Deadline: May 2nd

Sponsored by the Institute for Educational Advancement (IEA), the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship for Exceptional Children identifies exceptionally gifted middle and high school students nationwide who have demonstrated high academic excellence and offers them a four-year full-tuition scholarship to an institution that best fits their intellectual needs. In order to qualify for this prestigious and highly competitive award, candidates must score in the 97th percentile or above in one or more major academic areas and exhibit a passion for learning.

Website: https://educationaladvancement.org/caroline-d-bradley-scholarship/how-to-apply/

Latinas First Foundation

Application Deadline – January 18, 2019

Latina college-bound or currently-enrolled college students who would benefit from a non-traditional scholarship. They should be leaders inside and outside of the classroom. These students must pay it forward.

Scholarship Timeline:

Applications Open – October 31, 2018
Application Review by LFF Committee – February 1-20, 2019
Scholarship Notification – March 1, 2019
Annual Luncheon and Scholarship Presentations – May 3, 2019
Scholarship Check Distribution – The scholarship funds will be awarded for the 2019-20 school year in August 2019 (scholarship amounts vary)

https://latinasfirstfoundation.org/scholarship-application-2/

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program

Deadline: January 9th

Each year, the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation hosts a College Scholarship Program to provide undergraduate scholarships for up to $30,000 to high-performing gifted high school seniors with financial need to attend the nation’s best four-year accredited universities. Eligible candidates must plan to graduate from a U.S. high school, earn a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above, receive standardized test scores in the top 15% of the country, and demonstrate unmet financial need with a family income under $95,000.

Website: https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/

Jackie Robinson Foundation Minority Scholarships

Deadline: June 15th

For gifted graduating high school minority seniors, the Jackie Robinson Foundation Minority Scholarships can provide up to $24,000 for four years of undergraduate study at an accredited post-secondary institution within the United States. Eligible students must exhibit outstanding academic achievement, show leadership potential, and demonstrate a commitment to community service. Applicants must attach one letter of recommendation, an official high school transcript, proof of U.S. citizenship, and official SAT or ACT scores.

Website: scholarships@jackierobinson.org

Malone Family Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: January 31st

Founded by Dr. John C. Malone as a well-known communications and media executive, the Malone Family Foundation Scholarship provides funding to identified talented and gifted middle or high school students in the United States for 30-100% of tuition costs for attending any educational program that meet their intellectual needs. Preference will be given to gifted students who lack the financial resources needed to access quality education and best develop their unique talents.

Website: https://www.malonefamilyfoundation.org/malonescholars.html

Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award

Deadline: May 30th

Launched by the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) in memory of an extraordinarily gifted seven-year-old who was senselessly killed in a drive-by shooting while traveling to Italy in 1994, the Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award is granted to one gifted student in each state for $500. High-ability talented learners must demonstrate excellence and outstanding accomplishment in visual or performing arts, academic achievement, or leadership for consideration.

Website: http://migiftedchild.org/wp-content/uploads/file/resources/Nicholas%20Green%20Award.pdf

QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship for High School Juniors

Deadline: March 26th

With the goal of connecting the world’s brightest students to America’s best universities, the QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship for High School Juniors is designed to provide up to $2,500 to outstanding gifted high school juniors from low-income households in order to prepare for applying to the nation’s leading selective colleges. To qualify, candidates must submit a current high school transcript, any available test scores, a financial need statement, a personal essay, and at least one letter of recommendation.

Website: https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/college-prep-scholars

American Chemical Society Minority Scholars Program

Deadline: March 1st

The American Chemical Society (ACS) hosts the Minority Scholars Program to grant awards ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 to African American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American students seeking to pursue an undergraduate college degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical technology, or another chemically-related science. Eligible applicants must be high academic achievers in chemistry with a major GPA of 3.0 or better and demonstrate evidence of financial need according to the FAFSA form.

Website: https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/scholarships/acsscholars/apply.html

Penelope W. and E. Roe Stamps IV Scholar Awards

Deadline: Varies

At 35 participating elite universities nationwide, the Stamps Scholars Family Charitable Foundation sponsors Penelope W. and E. Roe Stamps IV Scholar Awards for up to $5,000 to hard-working academically gifted students who are distinguished for their excellence in leadership, perseverance, community service, innovation, academic success, and giftedness. Along with the scholarship funding, recipients benefit from access to study abroad experiences, leadership building programs, semester gatherings, and national conventions.

Website: https://www.stampsfoundation.org/partners/#wheretoapply

Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship

We are pleased to announce that the 2019-2020 application is now live. New this year, the program now allows students to self-nominate with no limitations to the number of applicants from each school who can apply to receive a one-time scholarship of $2,500.

You can direct students to our website to learn more about eligibility requirements and the application process.

Applicants to the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program must:

Have a demonstrated commitment to community service, outstanding qualities in character, integrity and leadership
Be enrolled as a high school senior
Reside in one of the communities listed on the program website
Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 2019- 2020 academic year
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)
Demonstrate financial need

All scholarship application materials must be submitted by December 7, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. EST, in order to be considered. Please share these English and Spanish flyers with students who may be interested in the program.

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