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Scholarships highlighted in Yellow will be open to all students (no GPA requirement or specific academic/athletic interest).
Scholarships that are not highlighted have a minimum GPA or a specific academic interest or specific student population.
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Innovation in Education Scholarship Deadline: 20th monthly
Requirements:
Must have designed an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Essay required about project.
Can reapply Monthly
Amount: $500
Niche College Scholarship Deadline: Last day of each Month (Last month to apply is December)
Requirements:
High school seniors.
No essay required.
Amount: $2,000
Varsity Tutors College Scholarship Contest (monthly) Deadline: 15th monthly
Requirements:
16 or older.
Essay required for prompt.
Amount: $200
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest Deadlines every three months
Requirements:
Open to all high school, college, and graduate students worldwide.
Fill out information to receive your free book, then you will be able to start your essay and entry.
Amount: $10,000 (up to), 84 prizes available
Allied Vans Line Scholarship Deadline: Dec 15th
Requirements:
Short Essay Required 400-800 words.
Verification of College Enrollment.
Copy of recent transcripts.
Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
Amount: $1000 each (3 awarded)
Americanism Essay Contest for grades 7-12 Deadline: Dec 1st
Requirements: FRA sponsors an annual essay contest to promote the spirit of Americanism and patriotism among our country’s youth.
Open to all students, grades 7 through 12, including those who are home schooled.
Submit a 350-word essay through an FRA member or local FRA branch.
Amount: $500-1,500
Because College is Expensive Four Deadlines: March 31st, June 30th, Sept 30th, Dec 31st
Requirements: none
Sophomores and older.
Amount: $500
G2 Overachievers Student Grant Deadline: Dec 30th
Requirements:
Submit a essay explaining how student goes above and beyond to improve the lives of others and positively impacts the larger world.
Amount: $15,000
Lamber Goodnow Injury Lawyers Education Scholarships Deadline: Dec 1st
Requirements:
7 different scholarships available.
Written essay.
Minimum GPA of 3.5.
Amount: $1,000
Medical Scrubs Collection Scholarship Deadline: Dec 6th
Requirements:
Minimum GPA 3.0.
Academic interest: Food Science/Nutrition, Healthcare, Dental Health/Services, Therapy/Rehabilitation, Nursing, Medicine.
Essay or image required for the prompt.
Amount: $1,000
No Sweat Scholarship Four Deadlines: March 31st, June 30th, Sept 30th, Dec 31st
Requirements:
Set up a FREE account.
Create a portfolio.
Invite friends to earn points.
Amount: $2,500
Rubincam Youth Writing Competition Deadline: Dec 15th
Requirements:
High school students in grades 9–12 at the time of submission.
Written essay.
Amount: $500
Transgender First Scholarship Deadline: Dec 31st
Requirements:
High school students that identify as transgender or non-binary.
Amount: $2,500
Hungintonhelps Scholarship Deadline: Dec 31st
Requirements:
Complete online sweepstakes
Amount: $4,000
P.E.O. Nell Graham Scholarship deadline Jan15th
Requirements:
Senior Girl
Must request application by emailing PEONellGrahamScholarship@gmail.com
Amount: Up to 2,500
JFK Essay Contest deadline Jan17th
Requirements:
Students grade 9 - 12.
Essay describing and analyzing an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917.
Amount: $100 - 10,000
JMJ Phillip Group College Scholarships Four deadlines: Jan 1st, April 1st, July 1st, Oct 1st
Requirements:
Students who will major in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math).
Minimum GPA 3.6.
One reference letter.
Requires a 500 - 1000 word essay.
Amount: $1,000
Lindsey Wilson Scholarship deadline Jan 24th
Requirements:
Essay
3 letters of recommendation
Transcript/ACT scores
Application to Lindsey Wilson
Has an interview
Amount: Full Tuition
Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship deadline Jan 30th
Requirements:
All high school, college, and post grad students.
Amount: $1,000
Fidelity Scholars Program deadline Jan 30th
Requirements:
2.5 - 3.5 unweighted GPA or GED
Pell eligible and/or demonstrate financial need
Attend an in-state college or university.
Amount: Various Amounts
Grissom Scholars Program deadline Jan 15th
Requirements:
Application for the Grissom Program and Centre
500 word Essay
Amount: full tuition, fees, room and board scholarship to Centre
$300,000 NROTC SCHOLARSHIP deadline Jan 30th
Requirements:
Be a U.S. Citizen
Be at least 17 years of age
Must be within Marine Corps height, weight, and body fat standards
Must score a 200/300 on a Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test
Take the ACT, SAT, or AFQT
SAT: 1000 Math and CR
ACT: 22 Composite
AFQT: 74
Amount: 300,000
Louiscille Artisans Guild Art Scholarship Deadline February 14
Requirements:
Minimum 2.0 GPA
Must pursue a college degree in non-peforming visual arts or visual arts related field
Must provide 5 images or videos of best work
Amount: $2,000
The Joanne katzman Scholarship deadline March 21st
Requirements:
Senior on track to graduate from Ballard
Must have a GPA that qualities for admittance to college
Sandy Allen Scholarship deadline March 21st
Requirements:
Senior on track to graduate from Ballard
Must have a GPA that qualities for admittance to college
Bader Family Charitable Trust Scholarship deadline March 15th
Requirements:
Must be a student in the Louisville Metro Area
Must be a 1st Generation College Student
Scholarships are based on family educational history, student need, and overall student achievement.
Preference may be given to students attending college in Kentucky or Southern Indiana.
Must complete application linked above. (Paper copies available in the North Office)
Amount: Up to $10,000 with the possibility of renewal for 3 years
Horatio Alger Association deadline March 1st
Requirements:
Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States
Exhibit a strong commitment to complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
Demonstrate financial need ($65,000 or lower household income)
Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
Be a United States citizen
Amount: Up to $25,000
KYACAC 2025 Kimberly D Merritt "Achieve Your Dreams" Scholarship Deadline March 21st
Requirements:
High school seniors
500 words or less an essay about someone who has impacted or inspired their college admissions process and state why they were beneficial in their journey into higher education
Amount: $1,000
CommonWealth Credit Union Scholarship deadline March 31st
Requirements:
Must be the primary account holder at Commonwealth Credit Union by March 31
High School Transcript
Video Submission answering specific questions
Minimum GPA - 2.0
Scholarship winners must attend presentation ceremony at Louisville Slugger Field
Amount: $2,000
Be The Boss Scholarship Deadline Sept 15th (Two deadlines per year - Sept and March)
Requirements:
Female high school or college student who wants to start her own online business.
Must answer a couple of questions and provide a business plan.
Amount: $2,000
Because College is Expensive Four Deadlines: March 31st, June 30th, Sept 30th, Dec 31st
Requirements:
Sophomores and older.
Amount: $500
No Sweat Scholarship Four Deadlines: March 31st, June 30th, Sept 30th, Dec 31st
Requirements:
Set up a FREE account.
Create a portfolio.
Invite friends to earn points.
Amount: $2,500
Kentucky Federation of Republican Women Deadline: March 31st
Requirements:
Complete Application
One page essay about a Republican woman you admire or who has influenced your life and why
Copy of transcript
Two letters of recommendation
Amount: $1,500
Foundation 649 Deadline March 1st
Requirements:
Identify as Asian American/ Pacific Islander
Have a record of being involved and interested in AAPI communities, issues, or causes
Questionnaire and 1000 word essay
Amount: $4,000 spread out over 4 years
UNCF Stem Scholars Program Deadline March 24th
Requirements:
Be African American, Hispanic American, Asian Pacific Islander American, American Indian / Alaskan Native
Be a citizen, legal permanent resident, or national of the United States
Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on an unweighted 4.0 scale
Pursued a rigorous course of study in high school in math and science courses, including pre-calculus
Have demonstrated financial and unmet need as measured by the student’s college or university
Show evidence of readiness for and commitment to pursue STEM majors, including biological/life sciences, physics, chemistry, computer science/engineering, information sciences, engineering (industrial, mechanical, electrical or chemical), mathematics
Complete all of the application essays and application
Arrange for a letter of recommendation to be submitted via the UNCF application portal
-Be enrolled for the first time at a U.S.-located, accredited college or university (with the exception of students concurrently pursuing a high school diploma while taking college-level courses) in the fall as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student
Amount: $25,000
E - Waste Scholarship Deadline April: 30th
Requirements:
All high school, college, and post grad students.
Amount: $1,000
Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award Three Deadlines: April 15th, Sept 2nd, Nov 15th
Requirements:
Eligible if you are a classical instrumentalist, vocalist, composer ages 8 through 18 who has not entered college yet.
Applicants must have a strong musical ability and willingness to participate in the Learning and Media Lab Fellowship.
Must provide evidence of a family income unable to meet the costs of student's musical pursuits. (must provide copy of most recent tax forms).
Required two unedited, un-enhanced video or audio samples.
two teacher references.
Amount: $10,000 (up to)
JCFB scholarship and Andrew Wayne Butler Scholarship Deadline: April 30th
Requirements:
Minimum GPA 3.0 or a 20 on the ACT.
Be a child of a Jefferson County Farm Bureau member who has been a member for at least one year prior to the submission of this application and who remains a member while the scholarship is in effect.
Finish high school within the spring semester of the year application is made for the scholarship.
Family members of the Jefferson County Farm Bureau Scholarship Committee are not eligible.
Two recommendations.
Two essays.
Amount: $2,000 per semester
JMJ Phillip Group College Scholarships Four Deadlines: Jan 1st, April 1st, July 1st, Oct 1st
Requirements:
Students who will major in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math).
Minimum GPA 3.6.
One reference letter.
Requires a 500 - 1000 word essay.
Amount: $1,000
Men's College Scholarship Four Deadlines: April 1st
Requirements:
Identify as a male
Application
Amount: $500 - $1,000
Cameron Impact Scholarship Deadline: May 21st by 12:00pm PT
Requirements:
3.7 cumulative, unweighted GPA
US Citizen
Class of 2026
Demonstrated passion for community, leadership, and extracurriculars
Amount: Full-Tuition for 4 years
Constituting America Contest Deadline: May 31st
Requirements:
Essay required.
Amount: $1,000
AmericanMuscle Automotive Scholarship Two Deadlines: Oct 15th and June 15th
Requirements:
Interest in automotive repair.
700-1500 word essay.
Amount: $2,500
Because College is Expensive Four Deadlines: March 31st, June 30th, Sept 30th, Dec 31st
Requirements: none
Sophomores and older.
Amount: $500
College Express 10K Scholarhip Deadline: June
Requirements:
All high school, college.
Amount: $10,000
Digital Privacy Scholarship Deadline: June 30th
Requirements:
All high school, college, and post grad students.
Amount: $1,000
No Sweat Scholarship Four Deadlines: March 31st, June 30th, Sept 30th, Dec 31st
Requirements:
Set up a FREE account.
Create a portfolio.
Invite friends to earn points.
Amount: $2,500
U.S. Bank Scholarship Program Two Deadlines: June 30th and Oct 30th
Requirements:
All students 16 or older.
Must complete learning modules.
Amount: up to $20,000
Auger & Auger Disabled Scholar Award Two Deadlines: July 31st for Fall Semester. November 30th for Spring Semester
Requirements:
Graduating student.
Minimum GPA of 2.8.
Essay Required.
Amount: $1,000
Courage to Grow Deadline: July 31
Requirements:
You must be a junior or senior in high school or college student with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or better.
Amount: $500
JMJ Phillip Group College Scholarships Four Deadlines: Jan 1st, April 1st, July 1st, Oct 1st
Requirements:
Students who will major in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math).
Minimum GPA 3.6.
One reference letter.
Requires a 500 - 1000 word essay.
Amount: $1,000
Review Your School Scholarship Deadline: July 31st
Requirements:
Parents and students enrolled in a K-12 school or graduated within the past 4 years.
Complete a survey.
Amount: $1,000
Super College Scholarship Deadline: July 31st
Requirements:
Any high school student who plans to go to college.
Any adult planning to go back to school.
One application per student per entry period.
Incomplete entries will be disqualified.
Amount: $1,000
Scholarship Owl - No Essay Deadline: July 29th
Requirements:
ALL high school students.
Amount: $1,000
Coco-Cola Scholarships Deadline: TBD (Opens in August)
Requirements:
Minimum GPA 3.0.
Current High School students.
Amount: $1,000 - 1,500
Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Awards Deadline: TBD (Opens in August)
Requirements:
Hispanic heritage.
Must have a 3.0 GPA.
Amount: TBD
Most Valuable Student Scholarship Deadline: TBD (Opens August 1st 2024)
Requirements:
Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.
High school graduates are not eligible to apply.
Must be pursuing a four-year degree, in a U.S. College or University.
Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
Amount: Ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 per year.
Because College is Expensive Four Deadlines: March 31st, June 30th, Sept 30th, Dec 31st
Requirements:
Sophomores and older.
Amount: $500
Be The Boss Scholarship Deadline: Sept 15th (Two deadlines per year - Sept and March)
Requirements:
Female high school or college student who wants to start her own online business.
Must answer a couple of questions and provide a business plan.
Amount: $2,000
Beauty and Wellness Professionals Scholarship Deadline: Sept 1st (Second Deadline is TBD - twice per year)
Requirements:
In an eligible program, interested in changing lives through wellness and beauty (Need consent if under 18).
Video Submission Essay.
Amount: $2,500
DDS Rank Dental Scholarship Deadline Sept 30th
Requirements:
Students interested in pursuing a career in dentistry.
800 word essay.
Amount: $500
Don't text and drive Scholarship Deadline: Sept 30th
Requirements:
All high school, college, and post grad students.
Amount: $1,000
The Gates Scholarship Program Deadline: Sept 15th
Requirements:
African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American, Hispanic American; must be Pell-eligible.
The ideal candidate:
An outstanding academic record in high school ( in the top 10% of class).
Demonstrated leadership ability.
Exceptional personal success skills.
Amount: Full scholarship (tuition, fees, room, board, books, transportation)
Illustrators of the Future Deadline: Sept 30th
Requirements:
Three illustrations.
Amount: $500, chance to win $5,000
Military Child of the Year Deadline: TDB (Opens in September)
Requirements: Recognizes military children for their scholarship, volunteerism, leadership, extracurricular involvement, and other criteria while facing the challenges of military family life.
Additional Requirements:
Provide Letters of recommendation (if selected as a semifinalist).
Provide Form 1172- DEERS (if selected as a semifinalist).
Be willing to participate in media and donor opportunities.
Amount: $10,000
Additional Awards: A laptop computer, flown with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C., and recognized at the gala, during which senior leaders of each branch of service will present the awards, and other donated gifts.
No Sweat Scholarship Four Deadlines: March 31st, June 30th, Sept 30th, Dec 31st
Requirements:
Set up a FREE account.
Create a portfolio.
Invite friends to earn points.
Amount: $2,500
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Deadline: TBD (Opens in September)
Requirements:
Minority students.
Amount: up to $30,000
Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award Three Deadlines: April 15th, Sept 2nd, Nov 15th
Requirements:
Eligible if you are a classical instrumentalist, vocalist, composer ages 8 through 18 who has not entered college yet.
Applicants must have a strong musical ability and willingness to participate in the Learning and Media Lab Fellowship.
Must provide evidence of a family income unable to meet the costs of student's musical pursuits. (must provide copy of most recent tax forms).
Required two unedited, un-enhanced video or audio samples.
Two teacher references.
Amount: $10,000 (up to)
Return 2 College Deadline: Sept 30th
Requirements:
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents who are starting a program of higher education (college or graduate school) within the next 12 months or are currently full- or part-time students.
Applicants must be age 17 years or older. There is no maximum age limit.
Amount: $1,000
Coca-Cola Scholarship Deadline: Sept 30th
Requirements:
3.0 GPA
No essay, no recommendations, no transcripts needed
Amount: Various amounts
AmericanMuscle Automotive Scholarship Two Deadlines: Oct 15th and June 15th
Requirements:
Interest in automotive repair.
700-1500 word essay. How do you demonstrate that you are trustworthy and recognize trustworthiness in others?
Amount: $2,500
Taft Engineering Scholarship Deadline: Oct 18th
Requirements:
Complete a google form for Engineering
Documentation of Cumulative GPA, ACT, and transcript
Resume
Essay of 150 - 250 words
700-1500 word essay.
Amount: $2,000
The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Scholarship Deadline: Oct 18th
Requirements:
Essay required
Amount: $800, $600, $400
BBB Trust Scholarship Deadline: Friday before Halloween
Requirements:
Entries must be new/original work (9-12).
Students must submit 1 submission per category: video, graphic design, visual art, or essay.
All submissions must reflect the theme of "Trust".
Amount: $125 - $1,000
Dell Scholars Scholarship Deadline TBD (Opens in October)
Requirements:
High school seniors who participated in a program-approved college readiness program in grades 11-12.
Be on track to graduate from an accredited high school in the current academic year.
Demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
Be eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant in first year of college.
Plan to enroll full time at an accredited higher education institution in the pursuit of a bachelor's degree in the fall directly following high school graduation.
Earn a minimum of a 2.4 GPA.
Amount: $20,000
Additional Access: Personalized, multi-faceted support, a laptop computer, textbook credits, Scholars Resource Network, Access to Teletherapy.
Good Works Scholarship Deadline: Oct 31st
Requirements:
High school seniors.
Minimum GPA of 3.0.
Requires Essay, transcript, and resume.
Amount: $1,000
JMJ Phillip Group College Scholarships Four Deadlines: Jan 1st, April 1st, July 1st, Oct 1st
Requirements:
Students who will major in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math).
Minimum GPA 3.6.
One reference letter.
Requires a 500 - 1000 word essay.
Amount: $1,000
Money Metals Exchange Scholarships Deadline Oct :31st
Requirements:
High school seniors with an interest in economics, specifically tradition of Austrian school.
Resume and essay is required.
Amount: $2,500 (up to)
National Poetry Competition Deadline: Oct 31st
Requirements:
Students 18 and older.
Must submit a poem.
Amount: $200 - $5,000
NSCA Foundation Scholarships Deadline: Oct 15th (Opens Aug 1st)
Requirements:
High school seniors pursuing careers in strength and conditioning.
Must be a NSCA member.
3 recommendations.
Resume.
Amount: $2,000
Video Contest Scholarship for Creative Students Deadline: Oct 31st
Requirements:
High school students.
Recorded video.
Amount: $1,000 (up to)
Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen Scholarship Competition Deadline Oct 31st
Requirements:
High school seniors.
Recorded essay.
Amount: $3,000 ( up to )
U.S. Bank Scholarship Program Two Deadlines: June 30th and Oct 30th
Requirements:
All students 16 or older.
Must complete learning modules.
Amount: up to $20,000
YoungArts Competition Deadline: Oct 17th
Requirements:
Audition in dance.
U.S. citizen or a permanent resident/green card recipient, or can demonstrate that they are able to receive taxable income in the U.S.
Grades 10–12 or 15–18 years of age on December 1 of the year applying.
If student wins, it will be the first time attending National YoungArts Week.
Amount: $100 - $10,000
Vogt Scholarship deadline Nov 25th
Requirements:
Demonstrated leadership in school, extracurricular, and community activities
A cumulative (weighted) GPA of 3.2 or higher
An ACT score of 25 or higher or an SAT score of 1200 or higher (Critical Reading and Math scores combined)
Completed and/or enrolled in Advanced Placement, or equivalent college-level curriculum including Cambridge International, CLEP, Dual Enrollment, International Baccalaureate (IB), or Local Dual Credit.
Amount: $12,000
Auger & Auger Disabled Scholar Award Two deadlines: July 31st for Fall Semester. November 30th for Spring Semester
Requirements:
Graduating student.
Minimum GPA of 2.8.
Essay Required.
Amount: $1,000
Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award Three deadlines: April 15th, Sept 2nd, Nov 15th
Requirements:
Eligible if you are a classical instrumentalist, vocalist, composer ages 8 through 18 who has not entered college yet.
Applicants must have a strong musical ability and willingness to participate in the Learning and Media Lab Fellowship.
Must provide evidence of a family income unable to meet the costs of student's musical pursuits. (must provide copy of most recent tax forms).
Required two unedited, un-enhanced video or audio samples.
Two teacher references.
Amount: $10,000 (up to)
Wellroot Family Services Scholarships deadline TBD (Opens in Nov)
Requirements:
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of:
Academic record.
Demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities.
Work experience.
Statement of educational and career goals and objectives.
Unusual personal or family circumstances.
An online recommendation.
Financial need will not be considered.
Amount: $1,000-4,000 (multiple scholarship opportunities with this submission.)
Save The Frogs Scholarship deadline nov 1st
Requirements:
Anyone, grades 9-12.
Create frog artwork.
Amount: $100
Young Writers Award deadline November 1st
Requirements:
High school students 9-12 eligible.
Enter a writing submission in one of the following categories: Poetry, Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Amount: $250 - $1,000
National Space Club and Foundation Keynote Scholar Application deadline Nov 1st
Requirements:
High school seniors intending to pursue a career in STEM fields.
Amount: $20,000
KYConcrete Scholarhip deadline Nov 23 (Opens in August)
Requirements:
Essay based on prompt.
Amount: $2,000
Marine Concerto Competition deadline Nov 15th
Requirements:
High School Musicians.
Performance recording and application.
Amount: $500 - $2,500
Jackie Robinson Scholarship deadline Nov 21st
Requirements:
Be a graduating, minority high school senior
Be a United States citizen
Present evidence of financial need
Demonstrate a record of academic excellence
Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service
Plan to attend an accredited and approved 4-year college/university within the United States or affiliated with a United States based college or university
Have not accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college.
Online Application
One recommendation
Four essays
Amount: $35,000 over 4 years
Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarhip For Young Hispanic Leaders deadline Nov 30th
Requirements:
Essay, transcript, resume, letter of recommendation.
Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time undergraduate students in an accredited four-year or two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories.
Must demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support.
At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry.
Non-U.S. Citizens are eligible to apply (DACA or undocumented).
Amount: $500 - $1,000
Bachus & Schanker, LLC Scholarship deadline Nov 30th
Requirements:
Essay based on prompt.
Minimum GPA 3.0.
Amount: $2,000
