Scholarships

It's never too early to apply for Scholarships.

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Where do I even start?

The best place to start looking for scholarships is the college or university you plan to attend. Check their website for scholarships. Some will require you to apply separately, while others will automatically consider you when you apply for admission.

Next, look at the organizations connected to your life. Scholarships may be offered through a parent’s job, your church, community groups, clubs, sports teams, or other organizations you or your family are involved in.

There are also thousands of scholarships online. Keep in mind, you get out of it what you put into it. Applying takes time, effort, and patience, and there are no guarantees. That’s why many scholarships go unclaimed each year. Local Harris County scholarships usually open in late February and March, so be ready.

Each week, I will post a list of scholarships you can apply for on this page. It won’t include every opportunity, but it’s a great place to get started.

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ASCAP Foundation Leiber and Stoller Scholarship for Songwriters — Deadline: May 22, 2026 — Aspiring student songwriters; requires original song submission with supporting materials. Link: https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/ascap-foundation-leiber-and-stoller-scholarship-for-songwriters
One Earth Film Festival Young Filmmakers Contest — Deadline: May 25, 2026 — Young filmmakers (high school and college); requires original film or video submission on environmental themes. Link: https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/one-earth-film-festival-young-filmmakers-contest
Pastor Thomas Rorie Jr. Christian Values Scholarship — Deadline: May 30, 2026 — High school seniors through graduate students with Christian values; requires 500–750 word essay on your faith journey, career goals, and how the scholarship helps. Link: https://bold.org/scholarships/pastor-thomas-rorie-jr-christian-values-scholarship/
We The Future Contest (Constituting America) — Deadline: May 31, 2026 — High school (grades 9–12) and college students; requires essay, video, song, short film, PSA, or STEM project on U.S. Constitution, founding principles, or American values. Link: https://constitutingamerica.org/contest-categories-new/
There’s Space for Everyone Scholarship (Extra Space Storage) — Deadline: May 31, 2026 — Incoming or current undergraduate and graduate students; requires 500–800 word essay on commitment to inclusion, community strengthening, and future goals. Link: https://www.extraspace.com/self-storage/scholarship
Fifth Month Scholarship (Unigo) — Deadline: May 31, 2026 — U.S. students age 14+ (high school or college); requires short written response (250 words or less) in the form of a letter to the number five. Link: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/fifth-month-scholarship
Pedestrian Education Video Scholarship Competition — Deadline: May 31, 2026 — High school and college students; requires creative video promoting pedestrian safety education. Link: https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/pedestrian-education-video-scholarship-competition
Against the Grain Artistic Scholarship — Deadline: May 31, 2026 — Artistic high school seniors and college students (with GPA requirements); requires creative artistic submission plus personal statement or essay. Link: https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/against-the-grain-artistic-scholarship
Against The Grain Groundbreaker Leadership Scholarship — Deadline: May 31, 2026 — Students demonstrating leadership and breaking barriers (often LGBTQ+ or first-gen); requires essay on experiences and goals. Link: https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/against-the-grain-groundbreaker-leadership-scholarship
For A Bright Future Scholarship Programs — Deadline: May 31, 2026 — Underserved and underrepresented high school and college students with potential and passion; requires application with personal statement or essay. Link: Search Scholarships.com “For A Bright Future Scholarship”
WomenIn Scholarship — Deadline: May 31, 2026 — Women pursuing higher education in various fields; requires essay on goals, challenges, and impact. Link: https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/womenin-scholarship
Extra Space Storage Scholarship — Deadline: May 31, 2026 — https://www.extraspace.com/self-storage/scholarship/
Hawaiian Community Foundation Scholarship — Deadline: June 1, 2026 — Eligibility: Hawaii residents or students attending Hawaii colleges — https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/scholarships
MyBioSource STEM Majors Scholarship — Deadline: June 1, 2026 — https://www.mybiosource.com/scholarship-stem-majors
Visionary Scholarship — Deadline: June 1, 2026 — Eligibility: High school students — https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/visionary-scholarship/
Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest — Deadline: June 3, 2026 — Eligibility: High school students (U.S. and Canadian citizens/permanent residents) — https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/stuck-at-prom-scholarship-contest/
1st Art Gallery Scholarship — Deadline: June 3, 2026 — https://www.1st-art-gallery.com/scholarship.html
Ocean Awareness Contest — Deadline: June 8, 2026 — https://bowseat.org/programs/ocean-awareness-contest/contest-overview/
Kamehameha Schools Alumni Scholarship — Deadline: June 15, 2026 — https://www.ksbe.edu/alumni/scholarships
Regions Riding Forward Scholarship — Deadline: June 15, 2026 — https://www.regions.com/about-regions/corporate-responsibility/riding-forward-scholarship
Future Green Leaders Scholarship — Deadline: June 17, 2026 — https://bold.org/scholarships/future-green-leaders-scholarship/
Digital Privacy Scholarship — Deadline: June 2026 — https://www.digitalresponsibility.org/digital-privacy-scholarship
High School Poetry Contest — Deadline: June 2026 — https://www.highschoolpoetrycontest.com/to-enter.html
Labroots Back-to-School Scholarship — Deadline: June 30, 2026 — https://www.labroots.com/scholarships
Pedro Zamora Youth Leadership Scholarship — Deadline: June 30, 2026 — https://www.pedrozamorafoundation.org/scholarship
Tamika A. Nurse Fashionista Memorial Scholarship — Deadline: June 30, 2026 — https://bold.org/scholarships/tamika-a-nurse-fashionista-memorial-scholarship/
Do-Over Scholarship — Deadline: June 30, 2026 — https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/do-over-scholarship
Project Prosperity Scholarship — Deadline: July 13, 2026 — https://bold.org/scholarships/project-prosperity-scholarship/
Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship — Deadline: July 31, 2026 — https://www.genkellytanabe.com/scholarship/
Zelaya Creativity Scholarship — Deadline: July 31, 2026 — https://bold.org/scholarships/zelaya-creativity-scholarship/