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Below you will find information on how to apply for scholarships, links to search engines, specific scholarship programs, information for undocumented students, as well as a list of scholarships organized by deadline (for example, November Scholarships are all due sometime within the month of November, and so on).
Additionally, links to scholarships / financial aid by Utah school are linked at the bottom of the page.
Click here to access WJHS's Senior Scholarship packet for the 2025-2026 school year!
¡Haga clic aquí para acceder al paquete de becas de 12.º grado de WJHS para el año escolar 2025-2026!
Need more help?
Contact our Scholarship Coordinator!
Alicia Duffin
Scholarship Coordinator
alicia.duffin@jordandistrict.org
Ms. Duffin can help with any questions you might have related to scholarships as a sophomore, junior, or senior. Stop by the Counseling Center to see if she's available or to set up an appointment with her.
Basics on Applying for Scholarships
Handout_Apply_Scholarships.pdfPlease note it is the responsibility of the students and/or family to ensure they know the requirements, expectations, and deadlines for any scholarship.
Year Long Scholarship Websites:
Year Long Scholarship Websites:
Scholarships due by the month:
https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/deadline
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Scholarships for High School Juniors:
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Utah Futures Scholarship Database: www.utahfutures.org/scholarships/search;jsessionid=2526EA0DE501013D4777BECB4DDCC636
Scholarship Toolkit: www.utahfutures.org/ways-to-pay
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://www.coursehero.com/scholarships/
On-going
$1000 - $5000
Applicants must create a free Course Hero account and complete the application form. Winners will be chosen based on short-answer responses, so be creative! Check back each month for a new chance to win!
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://www.dosomething.org/us/about/easy-scholarships
On-going
Scholarship amounts vary
Are you 25 years old or younger and live in the US or Canada (or are a citizen of either country, but living abroad), interested in volunteering, and looking for scholarship opportunities? Then you’re in the right spot.
Enter to win by doing community service. No essays, no GPA requirements, no recommendations, no applications...and you can enter multiple scholarships.
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Sophomores. Juniors & Seniors
https://www.writersofthefuture.com/contest-rules-illustrator/
There will be three co-winners in each quarter. Each winner will receive a cash prize of US $500. Winners will also receive eligibility to compete for the annual Grand Prize of $5,000 together with the annual Grand Prize trophy. The Contest is open to new and amateur artists who have not been professionally published and paid for more than three black-and-white story illustrations, or more than one process-color painting, in media distributed broadly to the general public.
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Sophomores. Juniors & Seniors
https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/
Anywhere from $1000 - $10, 000
Search lists of scholarships by choosing a category or get matched to college scholarships you are eligible for.
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16 years and older
https://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
$200
Monthly essay contest. Write a 200 - 900 word essay on a new topic each month, and promote your essay.
August Scholarships:
August Scholarships:
Ages 16 and up
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19879/owl-scholarship
$1,000 - 50 Awards
Due Aug. 29, 2025
A) You must be a resident of any of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or US Territories
B) You must be 16 years of age or older
C) You must either be enrolled in a college/university or registered in a qualified high school
D) You must be located within the United States
HOW TO APPLY: GO TO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
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17 and older
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20394/a-better-financial-future-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $2,000
Awards Available: 12
Award Deadline: Aug 31, 2025
One (1) entry will be selected at random at the end of the Scholarship entry window. The drawings will be performed by an employee of LeverEdge Association, whose decisions are final and binding in all matters related to this Scholarship. The winner(s) will be notified via email. Apply online.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/18358/sm-scholarship
Due Aug. 31, 2025
12 @ $2,000
A student who is currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior who intends to enroll in an accredited college or university located with the United States, within a year of graduating high school. Apply online.
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Juniors & Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/18358/sm-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $2,000
Awards Available: 12
Award Deadline: Aug. 31, 2025
A parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;
A student who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;
A parent who currently has a child enrolled as a high school senior located within the United States;
A student who is currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior who intends to enroll in an accredited college or university located with the United States, within a year of graduating high school.
HOW TO APPLY: GO TO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
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13 & Older
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19120/back-to-school-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,300
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Aug 31, 2025
Since 1995, our mission has been to help connect students with the right schools for them. Carnegie Dartlet, the organization that houses CollegeXpress, is an educational publisher and higher education marketing agency. Every year, thousands of students across the United States and around the world discover their colleges using our websites, magazines, and services.
To be eligible for the Scholarship you:
A) Must be 13 years of age or older and a legal resident of the 50 U.S. or D.C.
B) Must be currently attending high school, college, vocational, or any other accredited post-secondary institution.
*Employees/officers/directors of Carnegie Dartlet entities and family/household members are not eligible.
September Scholarships:
September Scholarships:
Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/17251/be-bold-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $25,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Sep 1, 2025
The "Be Bold" Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. It takes less than 2 minutes to apply.
To us, boldest does not mean "best", or "most accomplished". Being bold means being:
A) Earnest
B) Determined
C) Moving
The scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is most bold, according to these characteristics.
Furthermore, the scholarship will be unique in that it will favor students who apply earlier-who are bold and seize the day without procrastinating.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19157/stanford-advanced-materials-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 2
Award Deadline: Sep 1, 2025
$1,000 Scholarship: Awarded to the submission that best demonstrates innovation, practical application, and potential impact in the field of rare metals.
Feature on SAM Website: The winning project will be highlighted on the Stanford Advanced Materials website and shared with our industry and academic networks. See website for details.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/16047/andrew-s-mathers-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Sep 1, 2025
As an estate planning attorney and a father, I’ve seen the financial impact on families with the soaring costs of college. This annual scholarship is to help aid one winner that shows merit, grit, financial need, and good academic standing.
How To Apply:
Scholarship applicants can either mail or email in their application. Please include all of the following with your application:
Provide a 500-word minimum essay on the value of hard work and what it has taught you
School transcripts
Employment history
Headshot
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20653/greetly-computer-science-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Sep 1, 2025
Greetly a top visitor management system, understands the vital role of computer science and software development in the future of humanity. We believe that computers and information technology can make modern lives better. We are leaders in automating tasks at work and at home so we can focus on the activities that are the most meaningful to each of us and individuals and collective organizations.
As the costs of tuition continue to rise, covering educational expenses like books, housing, and school supplies can become increasingly difficult. This one-time scholarship of $1,000 provides relief from some of the financial concerns of talented students desiring to further their education.
How to Win: Simple! Just submit a 500 to 1000-word response to this question: What inspired me to study Computer Science?” See the Eligibility Guidelines for more information.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12697/youth_free_expression_scholarship
3 @ $1,000
Due Sept. 8, 2025
For over 20 years, we have invited young filmmakers to explore the powerful relationship between free speech and free expression in society. This year’s theme is My Art, My Speech. Art is a universal language. It’s how we communicate our deepest thoughts, process emotions, and share the stories that shape our lives. Through art, we express our identities, challenge societal norms, and spark critical conversations about politics, culture, and the world around us. Art has the unique ability to push boundaries, raise awareness about important issues, and speak truth to power. See website for details.
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Seniors
Scholarship Value: $3,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Sep 8, 2025
2025 Essay Topic: Explain ADS-B and Its Uses. Discuss What Challenges and Benefits ADS-B Presents to Aerial Applicators in Your Area.
Eligibility:
All scholarship applicants must be sponsored by a current NAAA member. The sponsor’s membership must be obtained by June 15 of the current year. For more details, refer to the NAAA Membership tab.
The scholarship is open to anyone pursuing education beyond high school, regardless of age.
Applicants must either be high school seniors or enrolled in higher education by the fall semester of 2025.
Previous scholarship winners are not eligible to compete.
Only individuals sponsored by an NAAA member are eligible to apply.
See website for details.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/18100/10x-digital-marketing-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $4,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Sep 10, 2025
Are you a high school senior or undergraduate who is looking to offset the cost of your business, tech, marketing or communications degree? Apply for the 10X $4,000 digital marketing scholarship to be awarded Fall 2025.
High school seniors and college undergraduate students
Major (or plans to major) in a field related to digital marketing
Must plan to take at least 10 credit hours
The scholarship application is due by September 10, 2025 at 11:59PM EST. The winner will be chosen by a committee of three judges and notified by mid October 2025.
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16 and older
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/33498/headways-book-lovers-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,500
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Sep 15, 2025
Embrace the magic of reading and transform your love for books into a stepping stone for a brighter future. Apply now!
Are in their final year of high school, secondary school, (upper) secondary school graduates, current college/university undergraduates, or graduate students;
have a high school cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher;
demonstrate leadership at school and/or in the community; and
will be enrolled in full-time undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school within the United States for the entire academic year in which the Scholarship is awarded.
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Juniors & Seniors
100 @ $10,000
Due Sept. 26, 2025
Qualified high school junior or seniors must show demonstrated leadership by serving in elected or appointed positions in which they are actively representing or previously represented a constituency in organizations related to student government, education, public affairs and community service. They must be actively serving in qualified leadership positions, enrolled in high school and living in the state (and for these purposes the District of Columbia) that they will represent for the entire 2023 – 2024 academic year.
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16 and older
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19881/no-essay-smart-owl-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 50
Award Deadline: Sep 29, 2025
ScholarshipOwl is your source of relief from the dreaded application process. We put students on the fast-track to success by providing direct access to the scholarships they need the most.
You must either be enrolled in a college/university or registered in a qualified high school
You must be located within the United States
Apply online.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10726/dont-text-and-drive-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Sep 30, 2025
Do you know how far you will drive on the freeway if you take your eyes off the road for five seconds, the average time it takes to send a text? An entire football field. According to the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, texting while driving makes drivers 23 times more likely to get into a "safety-critical event." Apply online.
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17 and older
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/18358/sm-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $2,000
Awards Available: 12
Award Deadline: Sep 30, 2025
A parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;
A student who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;
A parent who currently has a child enrolled as a high school senior located within the United States;
A student who is currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior who intends to enroll in an accredited college or university located with the United States, within a year of graduating high school.
Apply online.
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Seniors
Due Sept. 30, 2025
$1,000
The candidate must submit a 750-1,000 word essay response to the prompt: Write about a time during which you helped mediate a conflict, argument, or otherwise uncomfortable or frustrating situation between peers. What was the conflict? How did it arise? What communicative tools did you engage in order to help mediate or solve it? What did the experience teach you in terms of communication for future conflicts or difficult scenarios?
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10029/writers-of-the-future-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 13
Award Deadline: Sep 30, 2025
L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest is an opportunity for new writers of science fiction and fantasy to have their work judged by some of the masters in the field and discovered by a wide audience. Enter a short story science fiction, fantasy, light horror. Up to but not exceeding 17,000 words. AI is not accepted. Professionals need not apply. Free to enter and entrants retain all publication rights. Enter 1 story per quarter, up to 4 per year. Anonymous judging. This is a merit-based competition. See the rules for details.
Entries in the Writers of the Future Contest are adjudicated only by professional writers. Prizes of $1,000, $750 and $500 are awarded every three months. From the four quarterly 1st Place winners each year, a panel of judges select one story as the grand prize winner. The writer of the grand-prize-winning story receives the L. Ron Hubbard Golden Pen Award and an additional $5,000 cash prize.
QUARTERLY CONTEST DEADLINES:
First quarter: December 31 / Second quarter: March 31 / Third quarter: June 30 / Fourth quarter: September 30
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Seniors
Scholarship Value: $20,000
Awards Available: 150
Award Deadline: Sept. 31, 2025
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8843/coca-cola-scholars-program
For the 2026 Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship, applicants must be:
Currently enrolled high school/home-schooled students attending school in one of the 50 U.S.states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or select DoD schools who will graduate high school during the 2025-2026 academic school year (students graduating from an American or expat school abroad are not eligible for this award; individuals who have already graduated from high school are not eligible)
U.S .Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees - based on the guidelines utilized by the U.S. Department of Education for Federal Financial Aid eligibility
Expecting to receive a high school diploma during the current academic year
Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
Able to verify a minimum overall B/ 3.0 GPA in high school coursework
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October Scholarships:
October Scholarships:
Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/connecther-film-festival
Up to $5,000
Due Oct. 1, 2025
Filmmakers must be aged 13 to 25 at the time of submission
Films must be original works and not previously screened at major film festivals
Films must be 3 to 6 minutes in length and subtitled in English
Films must address women's issues within specified themes
Create your original film focusing on women's issues and global challenges.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/17251/be-bold-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $25,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Oct 1, 2025
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be in Grade 12 and plan on enrolling in college by the fall of 2026.
B) Have a GPA of at least 2.5.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors Girls
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14062/girls-impact-the-world-scholarship-awards
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 12
Award Deadline: Oct 1, 2025
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
Films must focus on one of our topic areas. We accept every type of filmmaking form and style; whether animation or live-action, documentary or narrative. Films must be original works that have not yet been screened at other major film festivals. Films must have been completed after January 1, 2025. Films must be 3 to 6 minutes long. See website for complete details.
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Juniors & Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20607/epic-flight-academy-aviation-scholarships
16 @ up to $20,000
Due Oct. 1, 2025
Epic’s 2025 aviation scholarship award winners will be announced on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. These are for eligible U.S. high school students. Our aviation scholarships support flight training and aircraft mechanic training at Epic campuses. How much will be awarded in 2025? We will award 16 scholarships totaling $140,000 during our 10th annual aviation scholarship awards! See website for application details.
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Seniors
https://www.couponbirds.com/scholarship
Due Oct. 10, 2025
A total of $3,000 will be awarded to five students who showcase their creativity and talent by submitting a short video sharing their money-saving secrets. This initiative aims to provide financial support to help students succeed in their academic endeavors. CouponBirds will offer two levels of scholarship for five students: a First Prize and a Second Prize. The First Prize, valued at $1,000, will be awarded to one student. The Second Prize, valued at $500 each, will be awarded to four students. This scholarship must be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, equipment, or any other educational expenses related to the Winner's college or high school courses. Create a 2-3 minute video (no longer than 5 minutes) on the topic: "Money-Saving Secrets for Students" and upload it to YouTube.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/31339/isaca-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $7,500
Awards Available: 170
Award Deadline: Oct 14, 2025
Since 2022, we've awarded US$1 million to 500 students. These scholarships provide support for students who are members of a historically underrepresented population within the tech space, creating academic and career pathways, and ultimately culminating in IT audit and cyber-related careers. Apply online.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/25982/nsca-high-school-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $2,000
Awards Available: 2
Award Deadline: Oct 15, 2025
Completed Application.
Current NSCA or an International Affiliate membership at the time of application and award.
Current senior in high school.
Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, based on a 4.0 system.
Submit a high school transcript.
Will be attending college in the fall following high school graduation.
Will major in a strength and conditioning-related field.
3 completed recommendation rubrics
Signed NSCA Foundation High School Scholarship Parent/Legal Guardian Authorization Form (provided during the application process)
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Seniors (females)
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9630/women-in-aviation-international-scholarships
Scholarship Value: $20,000
Awards Available: 105
Award Deadline: Oct 15, 2025
Only current members of Women in Aviation International are eligible to apply. You may apply for up to three scholarships.
Two letters of recommendation. Letters should be no more than one page, and cannot be from family members.
One 500-word essay focused on your passion for aviation or aerospace, your community involvement, and how this scholarship will help you achieve your goals in aviation or aerospace.
Resume (no more than two pages). Do not include a photo of yourself on your resume.
If applying for a flight training scholarship, please include copies of your pilot and medical certificates and the last three pages of your pilot logbook. This is not necessary for other types of scholarships.
Other information if requested for each specific award/grant/scholarship
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/30745/niche-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $40,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Oct 15, 2025
Covering the cost of college expenses for four years without writing a single essay? Sounds too good to be true. It isn't with Niche. We are giving one student $40,000 to help pay for tuition, living expenses, books, and other educational expenses. Who Can Apply: All high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year. Please note: Not everyone is eligible for this scholarship. Niche sponsored scholarships and sweepstakes are for people with US citizenship or a valid Visa/US passport only. How It Works: The $40,000 Scholarship is an easy scholarship with no essay required! Only one entry allowed per person. The winner will be determined by random drawing and then contacted directly and announced in Niche's e-newsletter and on the Scholarship Winners page.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/24448/sustainability-essay-contest-college-scholarship
Scholarship Value: Up to $1,500
Awards Available: 3
Award Deadline: Oct. 17, 2025
Students with the most compelling essays on innovative and sustainable solutions can win scholarships ranging from $250 to $1,500 based on their performance.
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18 and older
Due: Oct. 20, 2025
Up to $50,000
6 Awards available
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/26485/sphinx-competition
The Sphinx Competition, held every year in Detroit (MI), is a national competition for string musicians, that transforms lives by celebrating the artistic talent, providing career advancement opportunities and addressing systemic obstacles within Black and Latino communities.
Finalists in both divisions have the opportunity to perform with the professional Sphinx Symphony Orchestra, comprised of top professionals from around the country, and compete for a total of more than $100,000 in prizes, including the top Robert Frederick Smith Prize.
All semi-finalists and finalists have access to scholarships and fine instruments through the Sphinx Music Assistance Fund.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10035/neuroscience-research-prize
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 4
Award Deadline: Oct 21, 2025
Winner will receive $1,000 honorarium, a certificate of recognition, and the opportunity to present their work during a scientific poster session at the 2026 Child Neurology Society Annual Meeting
Winner and their parent or mentor will receive airfare, three nights lodging, ground transportation, and complimentary meeting registration
Completed application form
Maximum 300-word abstract
Research report
Bibliography
An e-signature from your parent/guardian, teacher, and mentor is required and will be needed to complete your application. Please make sure they are aware so the application can be processed on time. This will be done through this application.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
Due: Oct. 28, 2025
391 @ $500
The NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) High School Award honors 9th - 12th grade students for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Award recipients are selected based on their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing, as demonstrated by their computing experience, computing-related activities, leadership experience, persistence, and future plans. Apply online.
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Seniors
https://apply.scholarsapply.org/cfacommunityscholars/information.php
Applicants to the Chick-fil-A Community Scholars Program must:
Be 18 years of age by July 15, 2026.
Be a current
High school senior/student in their final year of upper or higher secondary school AND Planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate or graduate study for the 2026-2027 academic year at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university, or vocational-technical school or CEGEP institution
Be involved in community service, extracurricular activities and/or a leadership role in the twelve (12) months prior to application deadline (for example, volunteering for non-profits, helping others less fortunate, tutoring/mentoring, etc.)
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent)
Be willing to participate in Chick-fil-A’s Scholars Program (a one-year experience of mentoring, activities, and professional development), if selected.
Chick-fil-A employees and dependents/spouses of employees or Operators are not eligible to apply.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10704/us-bank-student-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $20,000
Awards Available: 325
Award Deadline: Oct 30, 2025
High school students accepted or enrolled as an undergraduate student (for at least 6 credit hours per semester) as of September 1, 2026, at an eligible, U.S.-based, accredited two- or four-year U.S. brick-and-mortar or online college or university (specifically excluding trade and vocational schools)
Complete the online form to start your entry for the scholarship.
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Any woman who is planning to attend a Seventh-day Adventist college in the division in which she lives is eligible.
Scholarship Value: $20,000
Awards Available: 49
Award Deadline: Oct 31, 2025
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10046/comen_s_ministries_scholarship_program
Primary consideration will be given to those in the last two years of college-level study. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need, ability, and the recipient's determination to improve herself. She must be committed to serve the Lord in whatever way He directs and committed to the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. You will be asked to fill out the application, provide a photo, a transcript of your latest year in school and three recommendations written by your pastor, church leaders, and/or teachers.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14472/money-metals-exchange-scholarship-program
Scholarship Value: Up to $2,500
Awards Available: 7
Award Deadline: Oct 31, 2025
Money Metals Exchange, a national precious metals dealer recently ranked “Best in the USA,” has teamed up with the Sound Money Defense League to help qualified students pay for the ever-rising costs of tuition, fees, books, and supplies. These groups have just introduced the first gold-backed scholarship of the modern era, setting aside 100 oz of physical gold for scholarships to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students who display deep understanding of economics and monetary policy.
To apply for this scholarship, students should fill out the application form below, provide proof of current attendance at a high school, college, or university (by submitting, for example, a transcript) and upload their current resume and their essay. Essays should be roughly 1,000 words in length and should answer ONE of the following questions:
How has the Federal Reserve System helped or hurt the American economy?
Discuss the concept and advantages of sound money and its historical significance. How does it contrast with today's monetary system, and how could sound money be restored?
What is a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)? Compare and contrast a CBDC with the currency system now in place as well as a gold-backed system. How would a CBDC impact the lives of American citizens?
If BRICS nations establish their own currency, how might that affect the United States, the Federal Reserve System, and the value of our currency? Consider the economic, geopolitical, and monetary consequences of such a development.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships
Due Oct. 31, 2025
Grand Prize $30,000 (amounts vary)
The 2025-2026 theme is: The 2025-26 theme is:
“How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?”
The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $35,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarsips/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship
$2,000
Due Oct. 31, 2025
Did binge-re-watching "The Walking Dead" get you thinking about what you’d do if the streets were filled with flesh-eating zombies? Maybe you've envisioned your own post-apocalyptic world overrun with the living dead, forcing you to come up with a zombie survival plan — and quick! Hone your survival tactics and imagine what your school or college campus might be like in a zombie apocalypse. Our Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship committee wants to know your plan to avoid the zombies, where you’d hide, and the top-five things you’d bring to stay alive.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14472/money-metals-exchange-scholarship-program
Up to $2,500 (7 Awards offered)
Due Oct. 31, 2025
This scholarship will be open to high school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students with an interest in economics, specifically the tradition of the Austrian school. You DO NOT have to be an economics major to be eligible to receive this scholarship. To apply for this scholarship, students should fill out the application form below, provide proof of current attendance at a high school, college, or university (by submitting, for example, a transcript) and upload their current resume and their essay. Essays should be roughly 1,000 words in length answering 1 question found on the website.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/18547/encouraging-diversity-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Oct 31, 2025
The candidate must submit a 750-1000-word essay response to the prompt: The legal profession has historically lacked diversity across many dimensions, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and socioeconomic background. As a future legal professional, how do you plan to contribute to a more inclusive and equitable legal system? Describe any personal experiences, goals, or initiatives you are passionate about that support increasing diversity in the legal field.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10035/neuroscience-research-prize
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 4
Award Deadline: Oct 31, 2025
Completed application form
Maximum 300-word abstract
Research report
Bibliography
An e-signature from your parent/guardian, teacher, and mentor is required and will be needed to complete your application. Please make sure they are aware so the application can be processed on time. This will be done through this application.
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Seniors
Due Oct. 31, 2024
$1,000
Each year, we will present a $1,000 award to an especially promising higher education student who shares our determination and articulates a clear vision about how they will work to advance advocacy initiatives and solutions for on-campus problems.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9228/voice_of_democracy_scholarship_scholarship.php
Due Oct. 31, 2025
$35,00 grand prize / 50 @ ranging between $1,000 - $21,000
HOW TO ENTER: Record your original 3-5 minute (+ or – 5 second max.) audio essay on a flash drive, or other electronic device. Students interested in participating must submit their audio essay prepared on this year's theme, with a completed 2025-2026 entry form, to their local participating VFW Post. Find your sponsoring local VFW Post as essays must be turned in by midnight, Oct. 31. The 2025-26 theme is: “How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?”
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20419/defining-the-disability-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Oct 31, 2025
The candidate must submit a 750-1000 word essay response to the prompt: Discuss how to define disability in the modern world versus its medical definition? While defining what disability means to you, explain how disability has been part of your life, whether it’s affected someone you know or has had a personal effect.
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Seniors
Able Flight Scholarships - $5,000 - 3 Awards
Deadline: Oct. 31, 2025
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9539/able-flight-scholarships
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: The Able Flight Flight Training Scholarship is designed for people who wish top earn a Sport Pilot certificate. It covers ground and flight training, testing, travel and lodging expenses as required. Applicants for a full scholarship must be available to travel for training for a six-to-eight week period without a break.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15688/american-culinary-federation-scholarships
Scholarship Value: $2,500
Awards Available: 10
Award Deadline: Oct 31, 2025
The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation, with the support of the American Academy of Chefs (AAC), is pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships annually to students:
Apprenticeship program - up to $1,500
Certificate programs - up to $1,500
Postsecondary degree programs - up to $2,500
Apply online.
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17 & Older
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20394/a-better-financial-future-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $2,000
Awards Available: 12
Award Deadline: Oct 31, 2025
The Scholarship is open to all residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, age 17 or older at the time of entry. Employees and contractors of LeverEdge Association are ineligible to participate in the Scholarship Program. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply.
Selection: One (1) entry will be selected at random at the end of the Scholarship entry window. The drawings will be performed by an employee of LeverEdge Association, whose decisions are final and binding in all matters related to this Scholarship. The winner(s) will be notified via email.
November Scholarships:
November Scholarships:
Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://www.bennington.edu/events/young-writers-awards
Due Nov. 1, 2025
First-place winners in each category are awarded a prize of $1,000; second-place winners receive $500; third-place winners receive $250.
Bennington launched the Young Writers Awards to promote excellence in writing at the high school level. Our goal with this competition is to recognize outstanding writing achievement by high school students. All entries must be original work reviewed, approved and sponsored by a high school teacher. We will use your sponsoring teacher as a contact for the competition should we have any questions.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/25435/dustan-biegler-memorial-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $4,200
Awards Available: 3
Award Deadline: Nov 1, 2025
Any high school seniors and adult learners who will attend trade school may apply for this scholarship. To apply, please tell us why you’re passionate about pursuing a future in the Construction or Skilled Trades fields, who has influenced you to pursue this path, and how you plan to make a difference. Apply online.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13676/hispanic-heritage-youth-awards
Scholarship Value: $10,000
Awards Available: 180
Award Deadline: Nov 2, 2025
The Youth Awards were founded in 1998 by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. Now entering their 27th year, the Youth Awards honor high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories including: Community Service, Engineering, Green Sustainability and Technology, with additional categories being added throughout the awards season.
Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale
Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2026-2027
If selected, attendance to the virtual awards ceremony is mandatory
Categories: Community Service, Engineering, Green Sustainability, Technology
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8850/stephen-j-brady-stop-hunger-scholarships
Scholarship Value: $10,000
Awards Available: 5
Award Deadline: Nov 5, 2025
All applicants must have demonstrated ongoing commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the United States within the last 12 months.
Volunteer services performed by applicant must help non-family members.
See application for complete details.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20481/regeneron-science-talent-search
Due Nov. 6, 2025
$250,000 - 300 awards
Must be a senior in high school. Submit original research in a critically important scientific field of study. Application online.
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Seniors
Up to $55,000 - 40 awards
Due Nov. 12, 2025
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Senior standing – Complete four years of high school in the U.S., a U.S territory or on a U.S. military base and plan to graduate in spring 2025.
Fall College Enrollment – Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2026.
GPA – Earn a minimum, cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.75 or above.
Demonstrate Unmet Financial Need – We will consider applicants with family annual gross income up to $95,000. During the selection process, the Foundation will conduct a full financial review which will take into account all income and assets of the student and the student’s parents.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/21134/students-with-disabilities-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Nov 14, 2025
Growing up with a disability comes with ample challenges that can beset one’s dreams of attaining a higher education. The Platta Law Firm represents everyday people that develop disabilities as a result of unfortunate accidents.
The scholarship is open to high-achieving students who meet two key criteria:
Medical record of disability.
Applicant must be an enrolled student at an accredited college, university, or high school in the United States.
By submitting an application, you agree you have read our Terms & Conditions. All entries must be submitted by Friday, November 14th, 2025.
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Seniors
Scholarship Value: $500
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Nov 15, 2025
Write an essay between 1,000 - 1,700 words, that explains what inspired you to choose to become a lawyer. Include what most interests you in this field and how you plan to apply what you learn in your future career. What impact will you have on the greater community? We request that applicants do not use AI tools such as ChatGPT to assist with preparing this essay. The originality of thought and language are highly valued in our evaluation scheme.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10258/10_words_of_less_scholarship
Due Nov. 15, 2025
2 @ $1,000
10 words or less scholarship. To be eligible student must be between ages 14-25 who will be attending school in the fall of 2023. Submit a response to the sponsor's essay prompt.
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Seniors
Due Nov. 15, 2025
11 @ 2,500
High school students applying for these scholarships must have completed one year at an accredited high school and should have taken at least one photography or related art class.
Type of Awards:
A) Five (5) Digital SLR Cameras will be awarded to five (5) high school students. (High school applicants should only submit still photographs. The video awards are for college and graduate students only.)
B) Five (5) $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to five (5) college or technical school students, payable to their school. Four awards will be for video work while one will be for still photography.
C) One (1) $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to one (1) graduate student, payable to their school, for video work.
Focus of work and entries: PHOTOJOURNALISM. Scholarships will be awarded to those students whose work "tells a story".
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/16826/conerto-high-school-musicians-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $2,500
Awards Available: 3
Award Deadline: Nov 15, 2025
This competition is open to high school musicians (grades 9-12) enrolled during the 2025-2026 academic year. Woodwind, brass and percussion players are eligible to apply. (String, piano and harp players will be eligible in the 2026 competition.)
Fill out and submit all required information on the online application form.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/11193/scholarship-for-tomorro-s-entrepreneur
Scholarship Value: $2,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Nov 15, 2024
If you currently run a small business while attending college or have a small business idea to start while you plan to attend college, see below for the instructions and criteria for applying for the GreenPal scholarship. Applicant must be graduating High School's Senior Class in 2025 or currently enrolled in a college of business with a 3.5 or higher GPA. Applicant must demonstrate high ambition and desire to be an entrepreneur or business owner
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Ages 16-25
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9919/odenza-marketing-group-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $500
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Nov 15, 2025
To be considered eligible for the Odenza Marketing Scholarship you must:
Be between the ages of 16 and 25 on the day of the deadline.
Submit answers to the essay questions, which can be found on the application page, prior to the deadline.
Have at least one full year of post-secondary studies remaining at the time of the award. (Current High School Students are also eligible.)
Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.
Be a citizen of the United States or Canada.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12191/national-space-club-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $20,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Nov 17, 2025
Student must intend to pursue a career in the Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) fields, be academically strong and excel in public speaking.
The applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
The scholarship is open to seniors in high school through graduate students.
The applicant must have the intention of pursuing a career in the STEM fields and plan to attend an accredited U.S. college or university to follow a course of study to pursue a career in the STEM field, with a preference for those with space related interests.
The applicant can only use the $20,000.00 scholarship towards tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year.
See website for complete details.
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Seniors NHS Members
Due Nov. 24, 2025 (Application opens Sept. 8)
https://www.nhs.us/students/the-nhs-scholarship/
1 National Winner – $25,000 scholarship; 24 national finalists – $5,625 scholarship; 575 national semifinalists – $3,200 scholarship; Total scholarships awarded: 600
A high school senior and/or expecting to receive a high school diploma during the current academic year.
An active member in good standing of a National Honor Society chapter, meeting all membership requirements and obligations of the local chapter.
An NHS student account holder, verified by the NHS chapter adviser.
Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university
See website for details.
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Seniors
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Nov 26, 2025
we want to celebrate aspiring lawyers and legal professionals of diverse backgrounds. We recognize that some minority groups face unjust discrimination in higher education or other areas of society, which can stand in the way of getting a degree. To help bridge this gap for students, we are opening the Triumphant Student Scholarship to minority high school seniors applying to college for political science or a prelaw, as well as minority college students who have been accepted into law school for the Spring 2026 semester.
You must be a minority who is either an incoming college freshman pursuing a degree in political science or other pre-law major OR a college student who is planning to attend law school.
You must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19881/scholarshipowl-no-essay-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $50,000
Awards Available: 50
Award Deadline: Nov 29, 2025
You must be a resident of any of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or US Territories
You must be 16 years of age or older
You must either be enrolled in a college/university or registered in a qualified high school
You must be located within the United States
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Senior (Hispanic descent)
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/32582/rumba-meats-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 25
Award Deadline: Nov 30, 2025
Rumba is awarding 25 post-secondary academic scholarships of $1,000 each and helping empower today’s Hispanic youth to become tomorrow’s leaders.
Non-U.S. Citizens are eligible to apply (DACA or undocumented).
Applicants must demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support
Consistent, active participation in public and/or community service activities
At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry
Minimum 2.5 GPA
After being notified that they have been chosen to receive the scholarship, the recipient must submit a two-minute video articulating ‘How your Hispanic heritage has influenced your life and how you plan to preserve it throughout your life,” together with other additional questions.
Scholarship award: Students will receive a one-time, non-renewable scholarship of $1,000.
500-1,000 word essay
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Seniors
Due Nov. 30, 2025
$1,000
The purpose of this scholarship is to honor a student who has made a significant effort to better their community in some specific way, meaning he or she saw a problem, and took the initiative to try to mend it.
A complete scholarship application must include the following:
A current academic transcript, official or unofficial
An updated resume
A 750 word personal essay that describes a community service activity you initiated that left an impact on yourself and the people in your community
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20585/overcoming-the-impossible-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Nov 30, 2025
The struggle and challenges that surround a traumatic event, like a traffic collision or a personal injury, can leave them in a shadow of themselves. To overcome that tragedy makes you stronger for yourself and others who hear your story. Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and good overall academic standing.
The candidate must submit a 750-1,000 word essay response to the prompt: Describe how you or someone you know has faced a traumatic event and found a way to overcome the struggle to better shape themselves.
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Senior (females only)
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/31378/empowering-women-in-tech-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $3,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Nov 30, 202
Designli is excited to award a $3,000 scholarship to a female high school, college, or graduate student from the U.S. interested in technology and entrepreneurship.
A short bio with your intended field of study and education level
Proof of education
Evidence of U.S. citizenship (valid address)
A 1,000-word essay
See website for complete details.
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Juniors & Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/17688/sallie-mae-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $2,000
Awards Available: 12
Award Deadline: Nov 30, 2025
A parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;
A student who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;
A parent who currently has a child enrolled as a high school senior located within the United States;
A student who is currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior who intends to enroll in an accredited college or university located with the United States, within a year of graduating high school.
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17 years and older
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20394/a-better-financial-future-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $2,000
Awards Available: 12
Award Deadline: Nov 30, 2025
The Scholarship is open to all residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, age 17 or older at the time of entry. Employees and contractors of LeverEdge Association are ineligible to participate in the Scholarship Program. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply.
Selection: One (1) entry will be selected at random at the end of the Scholarship entry window. The drawings will be performed by an employee of LeverEdge Association, whose decisions are final and binding in all matters related to this Scholarship. The winner(s) will be notified via email.
Prize Value: Unless otherwise stated in the title of the Scholarship, SmarterCollege will award $2,000 to one Entrant.
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December Scholarships:
December Scholarships:
16 and older (must have a valid drivers license)
https://www.insuranceproviders.com/look-twice-save-a-life-scholarship/
$1,000
Due Dec. 1, 2025
Create a form of social awareness that inspires other students to focus on Looking Twice for Motorcycle Safety. This can be a video, artwork, essay or anything that would engage other students to focus on safe driving.
Once you have completed Step 1, please proceed to fill out the application in our contact form below.
Submit a link to your video, artwork, essay or creative element of your choice in the final step of the application form.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12176/lamber-goodnow-scholarships
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 8
Award Deadline: Dec 1, 2025
Submit a 500 to 750-word essay by or on December 1, each year.
Tell us how you are driven to innovate, how you plan to influence progress on any level in any space or how you have already affected positive change with creative thinking.
Two finalists will be awarded $1,000 scholarships for education expenses at schools of their choice.
Enrolled at an accredited high school, college or university. Please note that all types of colleges, including four-year, community colleges and “junior colleges” qualify for eligibility.
Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 12
Award Deadline: Dec 1, 2025
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9996/gift-for-life-scholarship
The Gift For Life Scholarships are available to any Non-Professional USBC member currently in high school holding a GPA of 2.5 or higher and who can demonstrate financial need. USBC awards up to 12 scholarships each year. Two awards are reserved annually for children of fire department, emergency rescue or police personnel. Selected finalists may be asked to provide evidence of their financial need. Award winners receive a $1,000 college scholarship.
HOW TO APPLY: GO TO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/17251/be_bold_scholarship
Scholarship Value: $25,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Dec 1, 2025
The "Be Bold" Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. It takes less than 2 minutes to apply.
Go to scholarship application to apply.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/26489/hagan-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $60,000
Awards Available: 1000
Award Deadline: Dec 1, 2025
Must be in the high school graduating class.
Must have achieved an unweighted 3.50 CGPA based on a 4.0 Grading Scale.
Must enroll in an eligible four-year college or university the upcoming fall semester after high school graduation.
Must maintain a four-year or less graduation schedule.
Must work 240 hours from January 1 to September 1 prior to the start of the fall semester of each academic year. Work must be regularly scheduled employment performed under supervision for compensation. Employment can be full-time or part-time.
Apply online.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12176/lamber_goodnow_scholarships_scholarship.php
8 @ $1,000
Due Dec. 1, 2025
Scholarships available for College Scholarship, Nursing, Law School, Medical School, Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist, Summer College. See website for individual requirements and application details.
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Seniors
https://lambergoodnow.com/scholarships/#college
8 @ $1,000
Due Dec. 1, 2025
Enrolled at an accredited high school, college or university. Please note that all types of colleges, including four-year, community colleges and “junior colleges” qualify for eligibility. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5
Submit a 500- to 750-word essay to scholarship@lambergoodnow.com by or on December 1, each year. Tell us how you are driven to innovate, how you plan to influence progress on any level in any space or how you have already affected positive change with creative thinking. We will choose finalists whose essays may be posted on our website and voted on via social media likes, shares, tweets and +1s. While this may have some influence on the eventual winning essays, it is not the sole basis of our final decisions.
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Seniors
Due Dec. 1, 2025
6 @ $3,000
The AAPT Board of Directors offers scholarships for future high school physics teachers. Applicants must declare their intent to prepare for, and engage in, a career in physics teaching at the high school level and must, at the time the scholarship funds are received by the student, be:
A) An undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited two-year college, four-year college or a university; or a high school senior accepted for such enrollment.
B) Pursuing, or planning to pursue, a course of study leading toward a career in physics teaching in the high schools.
C) Showing promise of success in their studies, and
D) A citizen of the United States of America.
Submit application online.
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Juniors & Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9745/dell_scholars_program
Due Dec. 1, 2025
$20,000 - 300 awards
The Dell Scholars program is a scholarship and college completion program that nurtures and empowers students on their path to a college degree. Since starting the program in 2004, the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation has supported 5,000 scholars, including more than 2,000 college graduates.
A) Participate in a program-approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12
B) Be on track to graduate from an accredited high school in the current academic year
C) Demonstrate a need for financial assistance
D) Be eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant in first year of college
E) Earn a minimum of 2.4 GPA
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/17754/americanism-essay-contest
Scholarship Value: $1,500
Awards Available: 4
Award Deadline: Dec 1, 2025
Students are invited to submit a 350-word essay through an FRA member or local FRA branch before the December 1st deadline. Local winners are forwarded for competition at the regional level and regional winners compete for national prizes. The grand national winner receives $1,500. Other winners receive $1,000 for first place, $750 for second place, and $500 for third place.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9535/ron-brown-scholarships-program
Scholarship Value: $40,000
Awards Available: 25
Award Deadline: Dec 1, 2025
Must be Black/African American.
Must excel academically.
Must exhibit exceptional leadership potential.
Must participate in community service activities.
Demonstrate financial need.
Apply online.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/17251/be-bold-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $25,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Dec 1, 2025
The "Be Bold" Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. It takes less than 2 minutes to apply.
To us, boldest does not mean "best", or "most accomplished". Being bold means being:
Earnest
Determined
Moving
The scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is most bold, according to these characteristics. Furthermore, the scholarship will be unique in that it will favor students who apply earlier-who are bold and seize the day without procrastinating. Fill out application online.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14194/luigi-wewege-foundation-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,500
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Dec 1, 2025
The Luigi Wewege Foundation scholarship was created with the belief that everyone who has a desire to attend college or university should. Although by answering a simple essay question, applicants will have an opportunity to be granted a $1,500 academic scholarship.
The following people are eligible for the Luigi Wewege Foundation scholarship:
American High school students graduating this calendar year, and have been accepted into a college, or university within the USA.
Students currently enrolled in a college or university within the USA, and not having reached their senior year.
Guidelines: Luigi Wewege wants to hear your answer to this question: “How will retail banking change over the next decade?” This should be a short essay (under 500 words). Apply online.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/doodle-for-google-scholarship
1st Place Winner - $55,000 / Five National Finalists $5,000 / 55 state and territory winners receive Google hardware and acknowledgment on the Doodle for Google gallery.
Submissions can be in any medium, including crayons, clay, found objects, digital art, video, etc. Submissions will be judged based on artistic merit, creativity, and theme communication. Doodles may not be AI-generated.
Start by obtaining the entry form.
Make a note of this year's Doodle for Google theme: "My superpower is..."
Next, create your Doodle. Artists are given freedom over their choice of materials, be it traditional art supplies or innovative digital mediums.
Craft your artist's statement. Reflect on your creation and articulate how it encapsulates your aspirations, as well as how it aligns with this year's theme.
Submit your doodle. Entries are accepted online or by mail. Online, you can submit in .jpg or .png format. If you mail your entry, take a high-resolution digital photo or scan of the entry in good lighting and submit it with the entry form.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/31398/ray-stoesser-memorial-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Dec 6, 2025
In partnership with the US Rice Producers Association, the Stoesser family is offering a $5,000 scholarship to one deserving high school senior or current college student who is interested in or is currently pursuing a career in an agriculture-related field.
In addition to completing the online application form, applicants should submit a self-produced video no longer than 5 minutes answering the following question:
What is your vision for the next generation of the U.S. rice industry? Please cover topics relevant to the future of the US rice industry, such as food security/safety, sustainability, etc.
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Legal military dependent ages 13-18
Scholarship Value: $10,000
Awards Available: 7
Award Deadline: Dec 2, 2025
All Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year Award recipients will be flown with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C., and recognized at the April 2026 gala, during which senior leaders of each branch of service will present the awards. They also will receive $10,000 each, a laptop computer, and other donated gifts. The gala is usually held in April, the month of the military child, as a way to recognize the support and appreciation we provide to military families.
Child must be a legal military dependent. Status confirmed by DEERS enrollment form.
Child and one adult guardian must be available to travel to the Washington, DC area April 14-17, during the month of the military child, for the Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year Awards Gala award presentation.
Officers, directors, employees, and agents of Operation Homefront and its subsidiaries or affiliated organizations, and their immediate family members (parent, child, sibling, and spouse of each) and those living in the same households of each are not eligible to receive programs, services, grants, or donated goods intended for use by Operation Homefront’s clients.
Previous Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year Award Recipients, including Innovation Award recipients, are no longer eligible.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/17735/american-rocketry-challenge
10 @ $20,000 Grand Prize - other prize amount varies
Due Dec. 6, 2025
Teams are made up of 3 to 10 students between 6th and 12th grade, a supervisor, and an official Rocketry Challenge mentor. The rules vary slightly each year to provide a new challenge to competitors. The American Rocketry Challenge features a nationwide network of aerospace professionals and rocketry experts from the National Association of Rocketry and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics who are willing and available to mentor your team. These mentors can help with the organizing, rocket building, and career pathway exploration.
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Juniors & Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20665/common-app-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $2,000
Awards Available: 2
Award Deadline: Dec 15, 2025
To encourage students to spend more time preparing for the Common App, Scholarship Guidance has created an annual scholarship to reward students.
To be eligible for the Scholarship Guidance "Common App Scholarship" a student must:
A) Be in Grade 11 or Grade 12
B) Be attending college or university no later than October 1, 2026.
C) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.
Apply online.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14276/elg-scholarship-program
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 3
Award Deadline: Dec 15, 2025
We are aware of how profoundly a cancer diagnosis affects the family dynamics and the emotional well-being of each family member. Everything changes in a family when someone gets a cancer diagnosis. Our goal is to support a student with a family connection to cancer continue his/her education. For this reason, we have decided to offer a little help to young people who have witnessed a loved one’s devastating struggle with cancer in order to ease at least their financial situation. See application online.
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Seniors (females)
https://www.scienceambassadorscholarship.org/
Due Dec. 15, 2025
5 @ $20,000
Applications are now open for the annual Cards Against Humanity Science Ambassador Scholarship! We're offering five $20,000 undergraduate tuition scholarships to women and non-binary students in science, technology, engineering or math. To apply, film and submit a three-minute video explaining a topic in science that you're passionate about by December 15, 2025. Five winners will be announced in spring of 2026.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14669/science_ambassador_scholarship_scholarship.php
$20,000
Due Dec. 15, 2025
The Science Ambassador Scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship for a woman in science, technology, engineering, or math.
Film a three–minute educational video of yourself explaining a STEM topic you're passionate about. To apply, you must be a high school senior or an undergraduate college student. To view videos we've liked in the past, check out our previous winners.
Please see website for details.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12666/burger_king_scholars_program_scholarship.php
Scholarship Value: $60,000
Awards Available: 4200
Award Deadline: Dec 15, 2025
Through the BK Scholars program, we’ve awarded nearly $64 million to over 54,000 deserving students across North America. Our goal is to grant one scholarship for every BK restaurant — that’s more than $7 million each year! Recipients are selected based on their grade point average (GPA), work experience, extracurricular activities and community service. The application period for the 2026-2027 cycle opens on October 15th, 2025 and will be open until we receive 30,000 applications or until December 15th, 2025. Must be an employee or have a parent/guardian employed by Burger King. Apply online.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14651/overachievers_student_grant
$100,000
Due Dec. 15, 2025
The 2023 $15,000 G2 Overachievers Student Grant will be awarded by Pilot Pen in recognition of an outstanding student who rises beyond the level of their everyday studies and utilizes their learnings to positively impact the world around them. Entrants for this award will also need to submit 1,000 - 2,000 handwritten words explaining how they or the person they’re nominating make a difference in the world around them and why they deserve to be recognized for these efforts.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/34334/niche-26000-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $26,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Dec 15, 2025
Niche can help with every step of the college search including paying for it. We're giving one student $26,000 to help cover tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required! The $26,000 Scholarship is an easy scholarship with no essay required! Only one entry allowed per person. Apply online.
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Juniors
Due Dec. 16, 2025
Full ride, 4-year, merit scholarship that may be used at any accredited college or university in the US.
Application criteria: Academic excellence. Secondary includes an interest in public policy and an appreciation of the values President Coolidge championed. See website for full details and application.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9591/equitable-excellence-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $20,000
Awards Available: 100
Award Deadline: Dec 18, 2025
Demonstrate ambition and self-drive to give back to their communities by encouraging other students to pursue post-secondary attainment.
Be willing to provide a release to publicize their identities and information about their plans or achievements, along with photographs, for use in program promotion and information.
Have a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
The authorized distribution for new awards is up to $500,000. Up to 100 renewable awards of $5,000 each will be granted.
See website for full details.
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Seniors diagnosed with ASD
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14322/kelly-law-autism-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Dec 19, 2025
The scholarship is in the amount of $1,000, and it will be made as a direct payment toward the winning applicant’s tuition at a post-secondary educational institution. The scholarship may be used for tuition at a college, graduate school, trade (vocational) school, or junior college chosen by the winning applicant. Please be sure to complete the entire application, including a brief explanation (around 100 word) stating the way in which the continuation of your education will further your anticipated career goals. You may also (although you are not required to) provide us with a second, optional statement indicating the ways in which autism has impacted your educational goals thus far.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15639/experimental-aircraft-association-scholarships
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 31
Award Deadline: Dec 19, 2025
Dreaming of becoming a pilot or getting an additional rating? EAA can help your aviation dreams become a reality. We look for well-rounded applicants, who have a strong passion for aviation and have participated in aviation and non-aviation clubs, organizations, and extracurricular activities.
Volunteering for local organizations, both aviation and non-aviation related, will highlight your application to the selection committee.
While not required, we give preference to applicants who are an EAA member or a member of their local EAA chapter.
We require a minimum 2.5 GPA required to apply. Some individual scholarships have their own GPA requirement that may be higher.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15854/derrick-car-and-truck-accident-injury-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Dec 30, 2025
Applicants will be judged on their ability to convey the lasting effect an auto accident has had on their life as well as their journey to overcome those challenges. Students applying must submit an essay where you explain, present, inspire, or otherwise convince us as to why you deserve to win this scholarship. There are no conditions or outside requirements for this essay. Please keep submissions to 5 paragraphs and 600 words at the absolute maximum. Fill out application online.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20302/niche-50000-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $50,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Dec 31, 2025
Covering the cost of college expenses for four years without writing a single essay? Sounds too good to be true. It isn't with Niche. We are giving one student $50,000 (our biggest scholarship yet) to help pay for tuition, living expenses, books, and other educational expenses. The $50,000 "No Essay" Scholarship is an easy scholarship with no essay required. Only one entry allowed per person. The winner will be determined by random drawing and then contacted directly and announced in Niche's e-newsletter and on the Scholarship Winners page.
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Juniors & Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/34332/science-buddy-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $2,500
Awards Available: 2
Award Deadline: Dec 31, 2025
A) Be entering, or currently pursuing, an educational program in the sciences.
B) Be in Grade 11 or Grade 12
C) Be attending college or university no later than September 15, 2026.
D) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.
E) Answer the essay prompt found below.
Essay Prompt: As a current or future science student, tell us in under 500 words what made you choose to study science in college/university.
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Seniors
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Dec 31, 2025
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20667/second-chance-foundation-scholarship
We want to highlight and award students who overcame hardship and received a second chance with a Second Chance Foundation Scholarship because many people go through life without being recognized for the obstacles they conquered with resiliency and gratitude.
The candidate must submit a 750-1000 word essay response to the prompt: Share an hardship you have overcome and what a second chance means to you.
The candidate must submit a resumé or linked in profile that lists their experience, both professional and academic.
The candidate must submit a transcript from their current school.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
$1,000 merit based scholarship
Due Dec. 31, 2025
Must submit a 250 word or less essay and application online.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12050/arthur-m-berdena-king-eagle-scout-scholarship
Up to $10,000 - Amounts vary
15 Awards Available
Due Dec. 31, 2025
Ages 13-18
Student must be an Eagle Scout. Compete at the local chapter level prior to competing at the National level.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14792/power-of-resilience-scholarship
$1,000
Due Dec. 31, 2024
To apply for this scholarship, please submit:
A) Tell us which high school or college you currently attend,
B) An unofficial academic transcript,
C) A 1,000-word essay discussing when you were faced with a serious life challenge and how you overcame that challenge. In your essay, you should explain what you have learned, and especially what others can learn from your experience.
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Senior female pursuing STEM
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/25703/aiaa-lockheed-martin-marillyn-hewson-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $10,000
Awards Available: 2
Award Deadline: Dec 31, 2025
Transcript showing your G.P.A. out of a 4.0 scale
A 500-1,000 word essay specifying your career objectives and the academic program you want to follow to achieve them. One (1) letter of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or professional references. Letters from friends or family will not be accepted. A resume.
Minimum high school GPA of 2.50/4.00
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must Demonstrate Financial Need
Should demonstrate an interest in a career in the aerospace defense sector
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/24071/future-travel-nurse-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 10
Award Deadline: Dec 31, 2025
Full-time nursing students, or those with proof of acceptance to a nursing program at an accredited institution in the U.S., who:
Are in good academic standing with a 3.0 GPA or higher
Are involved in extracurricular organizations and/or volunteer work
Are passionate about patient care and a career in healthcare
A 500-word essay that answers the following questions:
What aspects of nursing are you looking forward to most?
Where do you see yourself professionally in five years?
What goals do you have for your nursing career?
Bonus question for overachievers: Why are you considering travel nursing with Aya Healthcare?
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/34651/bick-vocationaltrade-school-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 6
Award Deadline: Dec 31, 2025
Too often, vocational or trade paths are overlooked or undervalued, even though they are the backbone of our communities. Electricians, mechanics, medical technicians, welders, carpenters, and countless other skilled professionals make the world function, and these careers deserve just as much respect and support as any college degree. This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing vocational or trade education in order to build their futures.
Eligibility:
You must be a high school student who plans to pursue trade school or a current trade school student to apply
Applicants should exhibit determination, skill, and a deep commitment to meaningful, hands-on work.
To apply, tell us about your inspiration for pursuing the trades, what obstacles you’ve faced, what your goals are, and how this scholarship would help you achieve your goals.
Apply online.
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Seniors
Scholarship Value: $1,500
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Dec 31, 2025
The legal child (natural or adoptive) of a veteran of any branch of U.S. military service (U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard) who is a high school senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.0
Completed scholarship application. Fill out the form online.
Proof of parent’s veteran status. If submitting a document with any sensitive information (e.g., SSN), please submit a redacted copy. One of the following examples can serve as proof of veteran status:
VA disability benefits summary letter
DD214
Military discharge certificate
Current transcript.
500-word essay. (maximum) Please answer one of the following prompts:
How did growing up in a military family inspire your education and career aspirations?
What advice would you give to a younger child growing up in a military family?
What do you believe is the single most important thing our society can do to help veterans and their families?
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/31805/william-b-ruggles-journalism-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $2,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Dec 31, 2025
One $2,000 scholarship is awarded annually to the student who exemplifies the dedication to the Right to Work principles and high journalistic standards of the late Mr. Ruggles.
Part 1. Create a 500 700-word essay clearly demonstrating an interest in, and knowledge of, the Right to Work principles and compulsory unionism’s economic and social problems.
Part 2. Obtain a copy of either (a) your acceptance letter or (b) your most recent transcript for submission to the National Institute for Labor Relations Research or have your school send it to the Institute on your behalf.
Part 3. Complete the formal online application below and attach your essay, transcript or acceptance letter, and photo (and any additional documentation) with your online submission.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/32196/walsh-di-tolla-spivak-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $10,000
Awards Available: 10
Award Deadline: Dec 31, 2025
How can I apply? Simple! Just download the application. After you complete it, mail it, along with your official high school transcript, letter(s) of recommendation, and a list of extracurricular activities to the Foundation Office. E-mailed applications will not be accepted.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/34416/afscme-family-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $8,000
Awards Available: 10
Award Deadline: Dec 31, 2025
Each year the AFSCME Family Scholarship Program provides ten $2,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors that will be renewed for $2,000 each year for a maximum of four years, provided the student remains enrolled in a full-time course of study. The scholarship may be used for any field of study.
At the time of application, be a graduating high school senior whose parent, legal guardian or financially responsible grandparent is a full dues-paying AFSCME member;
At the time the scholarship is awarded, be enrolled in a full-time degree program either at an accredited four-year institution or at a two-year institution that will transfer credits to a four-year institution; and
In 2022, AFSCME adopted a test-optional policy. Applicants are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores, but the selection committee may consider them.
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January Scholarships:
January Scholarships:
Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10159/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program
Scholarship Value: $40,000
Awards Available: 20
Award Deadline: Jan 5, 2026
All Candidates Must...
Demonstrate the attributes of leadership, integrity, drive, and citizenship within their communities, schools, and workplaces
Plan to enroll in a full‑time undergraduate course of study at an accredited 4‑year college or university in the U.S. for the entire 2026-2027 academic school year.
Display strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent)
How do you lead and serve like President Reagan? Showcase examples of your leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. Apply online.
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16 and older
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/16235/live-mas-scholarship-program
Scholarship Value: $25,000
Awards Available: 1200
Award Deadline: Jan 6, 2026
Legal resident of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia (D.C.) located within the United States or D.C., or the dependent child of an active-duty member of the U.S. military,
Between 16 and 26 years of age;
On track to apply for (pending receipt of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent) or currently enrolled in an accredited post-high school/post-secondary program (two‑year, four‑year, vocational‑technical, or trade)
Submit one (1) original response in ONE of the following formats:
Video (30 seconds 2 minutes), or
Essay (250 500 words). You may include one photo that represents your passion.
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Ages 14-19
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/18144/vsa-playwright-discovery-program
Scholarship Value: $3,000
Awards Available: 3
Award Deadline: Jan 7, 2026
Each year outstanding disabled writers from around the world are selected to participate in the Access/VSA Playwright Discovery Program. In addition to receiving financial stipends, these talented young writers enrolled in secondary school (generally, ages 14-19) participate in a script development program and explore the theater industry through exclusive workshops.
The competition is open to U.S. and international applicants. However, all pieces must be submitted in English or ASL; pieces submitted in other languages will not be accepted.
Author must be a student with a documented disability.
Winners must be present for all Access/VSA Playwright Discovery Program workshop events (virtual dates March 28, April 25, May 30, and June 27, 2026; in-person dates July 12-16, 2026) in order to be eligible for the award.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/24430/conflict-conquerer-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Jan 7, 2026
Proof of enrollment: acceptable documentation includes a class schedule, letter of admittance, or acceptance letter (Note that this should be submitted as a PDF or .docx file)
Academic transcript if proof of enrollment does not demonstrate the required GPA
Headshot (to share in our winner announcements, if selected)
Consent to us sharing the submitted essay, image, and name on our website, social media, and other marketing channels
An essay of approximately 500 words answering the prompt provided to the right. Describe a time in your life when you experienced conflict. Please elaborate on the steps you took to resolve the conflict and what you learned from the experience.
See online for complete details.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/25909/roger-w-kahn-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $10,000
Awards Available: 4
Award Deadline: Jan 7, 2026
Current high school senior intending to pursue an aerospace or related major at a college or university (must provide proof of enrollment to receive the scholarship funds)
Minimum high school GPA of 3.5
Demonstrated interest in aerospace through extracurricular activities
Must have an AIAA High School Membership – It’s Free!
Underrepresented students encouraged to apply
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Ages 14-25
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10070/kennedy-center-vsa-young-soloists-award
Scholarship Value: $2,000
Awards Available: 4
Award Deadline: Jan 7, 2026
Each year, outstanding young musicians with disabilities from around the world are selected to receive the VSA International Young Musicians Award. This program is open to soloists and ensembles of any instrument or genre, including classical, jazz, Hip Hop, rock and more! Disability is a broad umbrella that covers a variety of lived experiences. Eligible young musicians may have visible, physical, and/or sensory conditions, as well as less visible conditions like anxiety, ADHD, chronic illness/pain, PTSD, dyslexia, neurodivergence, and more. The application requires links to the applicant(s) performing three (3) music selections. Each selection may be up to 10 minutes in length. Do your best to show your range as a performer. Award winners perform live. Submit recordings that accurately represent you in a recent live performance (in the last year).
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors (DECA members)
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12283/deca-student-scholarships
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 80
Award Deadline: Jan 9, 2026
DECA’s scholarship program provides over $200,000 in scholarships to high school and college DECA members at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) each year. DECA Inc. administers the program based on guidelines set by the donor. DECA scholarships are strictly merit-based. DECA members will apply for scholarships through this website. Student members will need to create an account on the page. Click "CREATE AN ACCOUNT" and fill in your information to begin your application.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12097/love-your-career-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 2
Award Deadline: Jan 10, 2026
Scott started in the T-shirt business while in high school. His brother taught him how to make tie-dye shirts and together they would take their goods to sell at Grateful Dead concerts in Las Vegas and California. Scott stuck with his passion of T-shirts and has made a full time career out of it. We want to hear about your passions and goals for the future! We want to know that there are others out there who share the goal of living the dream of loving what they do.
1000 words or more (no more than 3000).
At the top of your essay, write your full name, phone number, email address and the name of the school you will be attending.
Outline at least 3 steps that you plan to take in the next year to start a path towards having a career that you love. As you think of these steps, consider some of these ideas; What are your passions that could be turned into a career? What are some ideas you have for a business based on things that you love and are skilled at? We want to hear unique, well thought out ideas. Make us believers. Make us excited. Make your essay stand out!
Interview a professional in the field that you are looking into and that has at least 3 years of experience in that field.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9681/profile-in-courage-high-school-awards
Scholarship Value: $10,000
Awards Available: 20
Award Deadline: Jan 12, 2026
Essays can be no more than 1,000 words but must be a minimum of 700 words. Citations and bibliography are not included in the word count.
Essays must be the original work of the student. Essays may be checked for AI assistance and are disqualified if AI is detected at any point in the essay or bibliography. See Tips for Avoiding Plagiarism.
Essays must have a minimum of five sources.
Essays should not include identifying information about the author.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest
First-place: $10,000 Second-place: $3,000 Five Finalists: $1,000 each
Due Jan. 12, 2026
The contest deadline is January 12, 2024 at 11:59 PM (EST).
Essays can be no more than 1,000 words but must be a minimum of 700 words. Citations and bibliography are not included in the word count.
Essays must be the original work of the student.
Essays must have a minimum of five sources.
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United States JCI Foundation Scholarships - $2,000 - 20 Awards (Deadline: Apply to view)
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12734/united_states_jci_senate_scholarships
Due Jan. 12, 2026
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a graduating high school senior.
B) Plan to continue their education at an accredited post-secondary college, university or vocational school.
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Seniors
Mark A. Jefferson Teaching Scholarship
Application Deadline: Jan 14, 2026
Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/mark-jefferson-teaching-scholarship/
Eligibility: Any male, African American student who's an aspiring educator with a minimum of 2.8 GPA.
Amount: $2,000
Winners: 2
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Seniors
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 31
Award Deadline: Jan 15, 2026
The Washington Crossing Foundation is pleased to offer a variety of national and regional college scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000. Students do not apply for specific scholarships; an application is automatically considered in each category for which it qualifies. Apply online.
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Ages 17-24
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12397/john-lennon-scholarships
Scholarship Value: $20,000
Awards Available: 3
Award Deadline: Jan 15, 2026
The John Lennon Award is an annual competition open to student songwriters and composers of contemporary musical genres including alternative, pop, rock, indie, electronica, R&B, and experimental. Through the generosity of Ono and Gibson Musical Instruments, three scholarships totaling $20,000 are presented annually for the best original songs submitted to the competition.
One audio file and lyric sheet of an original song.
Lyrics can be in any language. If they are in a language other than English, please include an English translation.
See website for full details.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/31416/amazon-future-engineer-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $40,000
Awards Available: 400
Award Deadline: Jan 15, 2026
You can receive a scholarship of up to $40,000 (up to $10,000/year) towards an undergraduate degree in computer science and an offer to complete a summer internship at Amazon!
Be a high school senior in the U.S. who is currently enrolled in or who has completed a high school or college dual degree course where computer science is the subject. Students who have not taken this course can opt-in to take an assessment offered by Amazon.
Be planning to attain a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or other computer science related field of study from an accredited 4-year college or from a 2-year college with the intent to transfer to a 4-year college.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Example: Employment Authorization Document holder, Permanent Resident, or U.S. Citizen.
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
Must demonstrate financial need. This opportunity is to support students with a substantial need for financial assistance.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10034/penguin-random-house-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $10,000
Awards Available: 6
Award Deadline: Jan 15, 2026
Penguin Random House has established a scholarship program for high school seniors with outstanding creative writing skills who plan to continue their education in college.
Submit one original literary composition in English in one of the following genres of poetry, spoken word, fiction, personal essay/memoir, or book bans prompt.
A four-page minimum is recommended for the fiction genre.
Spoken word entries must upload a typed entry along with an emailed audio format file.
Freedom of Expression entries must write about the provided topic.
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Ages 17-24
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/27353/dolly-parton-songwriters-award
Scholarship Value: $20,000
Awards Available: 2
Award Deadline: Jan 15, 2026
The Dolly Parton Songwriters Award is an annual, nationwide competition open to aspiring songwriters. The awards can be used as a career grant for study, instrument purchase, recording costs, or other professional expenses and are not restricted to tuition costs. Apply online.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
Due Jan. 20, 2025
Each year C-SPAN awards a total of $100,000 in cash prizes to the student filmmakers of the top 150 student documentaries, as well as the teacher advisers of the top 50 documentaries. See website for details.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9976/naval-helicopter-association-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 20
Award Deadline: Jan 24, 2026
Qualify: You are eligible to apply for a 2026 NHA Scholarship if (1) you, your spouse, your parent, or your grandparent is a current member of NHA (Individual personal member such as Officer, Enlisted or Civilian categories of active membership; NHA Corporate, Honorary, Institutions, Exhibitor Memberships does not meet this requirement.) in good standing for the last three years since 31 January 2022 or (2) a new NHA Lifetime Member on or after 15 Feb 2020, and (3) you are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or a trade certificate. See website for complete details.
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Seniors (first generation)
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/27824/breanna-coleman-memorial-nursing-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Jan 24, 2026
Any high school senior who will be a first-generation college student pursuing a four-year degree in nursing may apply for this scholarship if they have volunteering and extracurricular involvement. To apply, tell us what inspired you to study nursing and how you currently give back to your community, and/or how you will give back in the future.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12217/melvin-kruger-endowed-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 20
Award Deadline: Jan 30, 2026
Full-time or part-time employee* of a roofing industry company or their spouses or dependent children. The employee must have a minimum of one year of full-time or part-time employment with their companies as of the application deadline.
High school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll or students who are already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study directly related to a career in the roofing industry at an accredited vocational or technical trade school for an entire academic year.
Enrolled in CTE programs or vocational schools regardless of industry affiliation.
High school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll or students who are already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study directly related to a career in the roofing industry at an accredited vocational or technical trade school for an entire academic year.
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Seniors
https://dar.academicworks.com/
Due Jan. 31, 2026
$1,000 - 5,000 Amounts vary depending on the specific scholarship applied for
Welcome to the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Scholarship Opportunities. This website has a list of scholarship opportunities offered by the DAR Scholarship and American Indians Committees. Each scholarship opportunity has its own individual criteria and may require specific documents to be uploaded into your application. The scholarships opportunities range from nursing, medicine, occupational or physical therapy, law, business administration, English, math, chemistry, music (voice or piano only), American history, history, government, American Studies, historic preservation, horticulture, and elementary and secondary education. Two scholarships are specifically for Native American students (you must provide proof of membership in a federal or state-recognized tribe) and over twenty of the scholarships opportunities are for graduating high school students, college undergraduate students, or graduate students.
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National Eagle Scout Association Scholarships - $10,000 - 32 Awards
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12047/national-eagle-scout-association-scholarships
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a senior in high school through their junior year in an undergraduate program or by the halfway point of
their associate degree program or skilled trade program.
B) Be a member of the National Eagle Scout Association.
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Seniors
https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/
While we consider your GPA and test scores, we place great emphasis on your demonstrated commitment to community service and your ability to overcome the barriers and challenges that undocumented students face each and every day.
Due Jan. 31, 2026
You will provide us with the same personal information that you include in most of your college applications. We DO NOT ask for your home address and you DO NOT have to upload your DACA or TPS documents. TheDream.US offers the National Scholarship to undocumented first-time college students or community college graduates living in Utah to attend the University of Utah, a partnership with TheDream.US that started last year. These students will receive up to $37,000 for tuition, fees, books, and supplies for a bachelor’s degree.
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Seniors
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 31
Award Deadline: Jan 15, 2026
The Washington Crossing Foundation is pleased to offer a variety of national and regional college scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000. Students do not apply for specific scholarships; an application is automatically considered in each category for which it qualifies. Apply online.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19739/inspire-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $10,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Jan 31, 2026
Our INSPIRE Scholarship awards up to $10,000 in funds to a college student who is connected to someone working in the talent acquisition industry in any role within corporate recruiting, talent acquisition or a vendor in any of those spaces.
Please note two requirements for this scholarship:
This scholarship will be awarded to a U.S. resident who is/will be attending an accredited, U.S. college or university.
This scholarship will be awarded to someone who is related to a person working in fields of Talent Acquisition or Recruiting, defined as a person in any role within corporate recruiting, human resources, talent acquisition or talent management or a vendor in any of those spaces. Or someone who is working in those fields. Apply online.
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Seniors (females)
Scholarship Value: $8,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Jan 31, 2026
Scholarship is an award of $2,000 each year for up to four years with annual transcript review by the National Chairman required for renewal.
Applicants must be citizens of the United States.
Applicants must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States.
All multi-year scholarships, typically renewable up to four years, must be for consecutive years of attendance.
Awards are based on academic excellence, commitment to the field of study, and/or financial need, or other restrictions on specific scholarships.
Awards are placed on deposit with the recipient’s college or university and any unused portion shall be returned to the DAR.
Applicants are only eligible to receive one national scholarship from the DAR Scholarship Committee.
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Seniors (of Cuban descent)
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12457/mas-family-scholarships
Scholarship Value: $32,000
Awards Available: 15
Award Deadline: Jan 31, 2026
Academic Excellence - Have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Leadership and Community Service - Applicants should demonstrate leadership potential and involvement in community service activities.
Recommendations - Three completed recommendation forms are required for committee review.
Financial Need - While not the primary consideration, financial need will be considered during the selection process.
Enrollment - Must be enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university for the upcoming academic year while pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
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February Scholarships:
February Scholarships:
18 and older
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/27662/stacey-scholarship-fund
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Feb 1, 2026
Award amounts vary annually and range from $500 to $5,000 per recipient. At the discretion of the Committee, these may be awarded in quarterly installments.
The online application will ask the applicant to outline their ambitions and plans as well as submit no more than 6 examples of their paintings/drawings for judging. Below are suggested subject categories. It is not necessary to provide something from each category:
Painting from life
Drawing from the figure (nude)
Composition
Landscape
Any other examples of your work which you think advisable
Apply online.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/17251/be-bold-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $25,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Feb 1, 2026
The "Be Bold" Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. It takes less than 2 minutes to apply.
To us, boldest does not mean "best", or "most accomplished". Being bold means being:
Earnest
Determined
Moving
The scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is most bold, according to these characteristics.
Furthermore, the scholarship will be unique in that it will favor students who apply earlier-who are bold and seize the day without procrastinating. Apply online.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15382/society_of_manufacturing_engineers_scholarship
Scholarship Value: Ranging from $2,500 - $20,000
Awards Available: 60
Award Deadline: Feb 1, 2026
Graduating high school senior or current college student (associates or bachelor’s)
Minimum 2.0 GPA
Pursuing an associate, bachelor’s, or graduate degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related discipline.
Attending accredited college or university in the United States or Canada
Permanent resident or citizen of the United States, Canada, or possess a student visa
Full-time or part-time student
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12562/wings-over-america-scholarships
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 50
Award Deadline: Feb 1, 2026
Wings Over America Scholarship Foundation annually sponsors a minimum of 50 scholarships to further the postsecondary education of Navy dependents from the aviation community. Scholarships are $5,000 and some are renewable. Any spouse or child (natural born, adopted or stepchild) of a member of the U.S. Navy who died while on active duty serving within a U.S. Navy aviation command may qualify regardless of length of service of the deceased sponsor. Apply online.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12293/elks-national-foundation-legacy-awards
Due Feb. 2, 2026
300 @ $4,000
Legacy Awards are $4,000 scholarships available to children and grandchildren of Elks members. The student must complete and submit the ONLINE application. The 2024 Legacy Awards application deadline is February 5, 2024 at 11:59 a.m. Pacific Time.
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Seniors
https://www.scholarships.com/mcdonalds-hacer-national-scholarship
Three tiers of funds: Tier 1 up to $100,000, Tier 2 either $20,000 or $10,000, and Tier 3 $5,000. (30 scholarships awarded annually to exceptional Hispanic students.)
Due Feb. 6, 2026
Hispanic high school seniors with a minimum 2.8 GPA.
Legal U.S. Resident, Citizen, or DREAMER/DACA recipient under 21 years old.
Application Process
Submission of transcript, personal statement, recommendation letter, community service list, FAFSA report/1040s.
Selection based on academic achievement, financial need, community involvement, and personal qualities.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/25321/out-of-state-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Feb 9, 2026
To apply for the scholarship, a student must:
Be enrolled in or have been accepted to a college or university that is located in a state where they did not attend high school or a state other than where their parents currently live.
Must be in their freshman, sophomore, or junior year of an undergraduate degree.
Must be pursuing an education related to law.
Have a GPA of 3.5 or higher as of the most recent academic semester they have completed.
Be above the age of 17.
Be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12345/scholarships-for-military-children
Scholarship Value: $2,000
Awards Available: 500
Award Deadline: Feb 11, 2026
High school applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 basis).
Please create an account that you can return to later.
Complete all tabs of the form - green checkmark indicates completion.
Write a short 500-word essay - The essay topic will be announced when the scholarship opens.
Submit transcripts
High school applicants - transcript indicating a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale (unweighted)
College applicants - transcript indicating a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 scale (unweighted)
You must validate your eligibility as a military dependent by entering the benefits number found on the reverse of the Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card. If you qualify for an ID card but do not have one, immediately schedule a visit to a military personnel office with the proper documentation.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/16421/connex-foundation-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 2
Award Deadline: Feb. 15, 2026
Be a United States or Canadian citizen or permanent legal resident
At a minimum, a graduating high school senior or equivalent (GED)
Plan to enroll as a full-time student
Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
Have a history of active involvement in extra-curricular activities, community service, or work experience
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17 and older
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/34327/breaking-new-ground-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,500
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Feb 18, 2026
Be a first-generation college student
Have a proven record of maintaining a job while in high school
Be committed to pursuing a degree at a two- or four-year college or university
Be at least 17 years of age
Be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
This scholarship is intended to award students who demonstrate excellence in the classroom, community, and on their campus. Applicants should be interested in pursuing a career in business, transportation, or liberal arts and sciences. Apply online.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13614/gordon-a-rich-memorial-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $50,000
Awards Available: 9
Award Deadline: Feb 19, 2026
Applicants must be dependent children of full-time employees in the financial services industry (commercial banks, investment banks, securities brokerage firms, insurance companies, fund and asset management companies, credit card and finance companies and similar businesses as determined by the Foundation).
Students must be graduating high school seniors who are enrolling as full-time first-year students in pursuit of a four-year bachelor's degree at an accredited college/university in the United States.
Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) and rank in the top 20% of their class.
Students must demonstrate financial need.
See website for details.
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Seniors
https://www.macu.com/about/community/mountain-america-foundation/scholarship-notification-form
120 Scholarships Available
Due: TBD
Applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria:
Scholastic records
Character and core values
Work ethic and experience
Community involvement and contributions
Leadership in action
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13614/gordon_a_rich_memorial_scholarship
$50,000 - 9 Awards
Due Feb. 19, 2026
Applicants must be dependent children of full-time employees in the financial services industry (commercial banks, investment banks, securities brokerage firms, insurance companies, fund and asset management companies, credit card and finance companies and similar businesses as determined by the Foundation).
Students must be graduating high school seniors who are enrolling as full time first year students in pursuit of a four-year bachelor's degree at an accredited college/university in the United States.
Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) and rank in the top 20% of their class.
Students must demonstrate financial need.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9544/vegetarian-resource-group-scholarships
Scholarship Value: $10,000
Awards Available: 7
Award Deadline: Feb 20, 2026
One award of $10,000 and six awards of $5,000, and additional runner-up prizes will be given. Entries may only be sent by students graduating from high school in SPRING 2026.Applicants will be judged on having shown compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegan diet/lifestyle.
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Seniors
Application Deadline: Feb. 20, 2026
Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/alexander-de-guia-memorial-scholarship/
Amount: $1,000
Winners: 5
Alexander de Guia Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Any immigrant or child of immigrants from the Philippines who is in high school or studying at a two-year community college and planning to transfer may apply for this scholarship if they have at least a 3.5 GPA and community service and/or leadership experience.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/32294/avoiding-probate-pitfalls-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Feb 26, 2026
Alden Law is proud to offer the Estate Planning Essentials: Avoiding Probate Pitfalls Scholarship, a $1,000 opportunity to support students who understand the vital role of estate planning in financial security and family well-being.
Essay Topic
Estate Planning Essentials: Avoiding Probate Pitfalls
Submission Guidelines
Award Amount: $1,000
Essay Length: 1,000 words (essays that do not meet the requirement will not be considered)
Eligibility Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
Must be currently enrolled or about to enroll in an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or community college program in the United States
High school students must submit a college/university acceptance letter
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/24389/bbj-community-leadership-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 2
Award Deadline: Feb 26, 2026
Please write an original 1,000-word essay on the following topic: Include the chosen topic at the top of your essay. Your essay must be submitted as a PDF document with your scholarship application.
Many great leaders are determined and committed to their causes. Write about a reason you feel passionately about and explain how you could—or already have—led others to care about it.
Award Amount: Two $1,000 scholarships
Essay Length: 1,000 words
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Seniors
https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/
Due Feb. 28, 2026
The National Scholarship Award will cover your tuition and fees up to a maximum of $16,500 for an associate degree and $33,000 for a bachelor’s degree, at one of our Partner Colleges. Please note, some Scholars may be eligible for an additional stipend of up to $4,000 (or $1,000 per year) for books, supplies, and transportation. The award is renewable each year – you simply have to meet the continuing eligibility criteria.
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Juniors & Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/32217/national-parent-volunteer-association-scholarships
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 4
Award Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
Each year NPVA offers merit-based scholarships for students who are committed to volunteering and making a difference in their communities. Our scholarships are open to students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Applicants must:
Be currently enrolled or plan to be enrolled part-time or full-time in an accredited U.S. college or university. Vocational/technical, two-year, four-year, or graduate institutions are eligible.
Be a high school junior or senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student
Have a grade point average of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 system
Recipients must provide an official transcript confirming their reported GPA and proof of enrollment. No transcript or proof of enrollment is required until after students are selected as winners.
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Seniors
https://lighthouseguild.org/support-services/academic-and-career-services/scholarships/
Due Feb. 28, 2026
Each year, our merit-based scholarship program helps up to 17 outstanding legally blind high school students from across the country.
Application requirements:
Provide proof of legal blindness. Verification should be in the form of a statement from a state rehabilitation agency, an ophthalmologist, or an optometrist.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency. A passport, birth certificate, naturalization papers, or proof of legal residency.
Copies of school transcripts.
Include three letters of recommendation. Two letters should attest to your academic skills. Each letter must include the name, address, and telephone number of the person writing the reference.
Write personal statements of 500 words or less
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March Scholarships:
March Scholarships:
Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
$2,500 to the writer of the winning essay, in addition to an all-expense paid trip to the nation’s capital from anywhere in the U.S. for the winner and his or her parents.
Due Mar. 1, 2026
In 1,000 to 1,500 words, make a case for one of two positions: either explain how the United States can maintain global leadership without these tools, or argue that it cannot—and why.
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Ages 17-24
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12091/life-lessons-scholarship-program
Scholarship Value: $15,000
Awards Available: 29
Award Deadline: Mar 1, 2026
A college education is already a major financial challenge for most American families, but it becomes infinitely more difficult for a student when a parent dies, leaving little or no life insurance.
Between 17 to 24 years of age
Have experienced the death of a parent or legal guardian
Will be attending college, university or trade school in the US or Puerto Rico in the upcoming fall semester
Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree
Legal resident of the United States or Puerto Rico
No employees or household members employed by The Life and Health Insurance Foundation or its affiliates
Have parent’s or legal guardian’s permission to enter if under age 18. Apply online.
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Seniors
https://www.onerefugee.org/apply
Amounts Vary
Due Mar. 1, 2026
Eligibility Criteria: Full-time college student from a refugee background, Taking 12-14 credits, Completed FAFSA application for 2021-22 school year, Resident of Utah or Idaho, College English and math ready, Minimum 2.75 GPA, Highly-motivated
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Seniors
https://www.legion-aux.org/Scholarships/Children-of-Warriors
3 @ $5,000
Due Mar. 1, 2026
These scholarships are for undergraduate study only at a four-year accredited college or university, and may be used for tuition, books, fees, room, and board. Candidates for this award shall be daughters, sons, grandsons, granddaughters, great-granddaughters, great-grandsons of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion, listed below.
*April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918
*Any time after December 7, 1941
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9944/eagle-scout-of-the-year-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $10,000
Awards Available: 4
Award Deadline: Mar 1, 2026
The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year will receive a $10,000 scholarship. Three (3) runner-up scholarship awards will be granted in the amount of $2,500 each.
Apply online.
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Seniors (Italian descent)
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/32150/sons-of-italy-western-foundation-scholarships
Scholarship Value: ranging from $500 - $5,000
Awards Available: 3
Award Deadline: Mar 1, 2026
Applicant MUST BE wholly or partially of Italian descent
Applicant MUST BE enrolled in an accredited College, University or Community College or Trade School in the Fall of 2026
Apply online.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12777/scholarship-for-journalism-diversity
Scholarship Value: $5,000 (renewable up to $20,000)
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Mar 1, 2026
Be a high school senior in the process of applying for admission to an accredited college or university in the U.S.
Have a 3.0 grade-point average or higher
Plan to pursue a career in journalism
Students do not need to be a U.S. citizen to apply for this scholarship.
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Ages 14 & up
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12390/gallery-collections-greeting-card-scholarship
$10,000
Due Mar. 9, 2026
Design a greeting card for the opportunity to win yourself a $10,000 scholarship and $1,000 for your school. Plus, your winning entry will be made into a bona fide greeting card by The Gallery Collection. See website for details.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://www.gallerycollection.com/greetingcardscontests.htm
$10,000
Due Mar. 9, 2026
Would you like your artwork featured by the leading publisher of premium quality cards in the United States? Here's your chance! Submit entry online and fill out application.
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Licensed Teen Drivers
https://yourturn2apply.com/utah.htm
3 @ $1,500
Due Mar. 9, 2026
Simply write your 500-word typed essay about what drives you now.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12242/richard-holland-memorial-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $10,000
Award Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
3.5 GPA (on 4.0 scale for High School applicant) or 3.0 GPA (on 4.0 scale for College applicant)
Plan to enroll or be enrolled in full time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university for the entire academic year
Students coming from families with total incomes less than $100,000 annually or with an extenuating circumstance (medical, recent job change, etc.)
See website for admission details
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/33184/animal-welfare-institute-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $3,000
Awards Available: 12
Award Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
High school seniors in the United States are eligible to apply for this scholarship if they (1) have demonstrated a commitment to animal welfare through volunteer work and/or advocacy and (2) intend to pursue a career that will seek to reduce animal suffering and protect vulnerable species. Applicants will be required to submit a letter of recommendation from someone (not a family member) who is involved with or directly aware of efforts by the student to help protect animals.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12089/beyond-the-boroughs-national-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $5,000 renewable up to $20,000
Awards Available: 2
Award Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
High school seniors or current college students with demonstrated financial need and acceptance to an accredited college. See website for complete details.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/33859/special-forces-scholarship-fund
Scholarship Value: $2,000
Awards Available: 200
Award Deadline: Mar 15, 2026 (Deadline Estimated)
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Daughter or son of a current or veteran United States Army Special Forces Soldier.
Undergraduate students must not have reached 26 years of age by 15 October 2026.
Graduate students must not have reached 28 years of age by 15 October 2026.
Full-time student pursuing degree/certification completion at an accredited post-secondary institution.
A high school senior, high school graduate, or registered as a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited college or post-secondary vocational/technical institute.
For graduate school scholarships, currently enrolled as a college senior or obtained a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and applied to an accredited graduate school program.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10151/shell-oil-company-technical-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $2,500
Awards Available: 20
Award Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
The Shell Technical Scholarship was created to provide financial and career assistance to graduating high school seniors who have expressed an interest in the energy industry and demonstrated an aptitude in mathematics and science. Shell will sponsor up to 20 one-year awards of $2,500 for selected graduating high school seniors enrolling in engineering or geosciences at universities identified by Shell.
Apply online. Applicants will be asked to upload a copy of their high school transcript and standardized test scores, and to provide the names & email addresses for two individuals to provide recommendations on the applicant’s behalf.
Plan to enroll full-time in one of the following majors (geology, geophysics, physics, chemical, civil, electrical, geological, geophysical, mechanical or petroleum engineering) at a specified institution.
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Juniors & Seniors
https://www.scholarships.com/scholarship/social-good-scholarship#
Due Mar. 24, 2026
3 @ $2,000
Requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 or equivalent at the institution from which the student is applying. Emphasizes the importance of "social good" actions that serve communities and propel them forward. Create a short video (30 seconds to 3 minutes) designed for platforms like YouTube. In the video, explain how you are strengthening your community and why civic engagement is essential. Use entertainment, emotion, creativity, and/or humor to inspire others to get involved.
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Seniors
Scholarship Value: $10,000
Awards Available: 80
Award Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Full time students at an accredited U.S. college or university or an ASE/NATEF Certified post-secondary automotive, heavy duty, or collision repair school
Graduating high school seniors planning to be full time students at any of the above
No GPA requirement
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/27348/kochhar-co-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
In under 1000 words, please answer only ONE of the following questions:
"What are the three most important things that an Accountant does for a Company?"
"What are the three most important things that an Accountant does for an Individual?"
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9706/young-american-creative-patriotic-art-awards
Scholarship Value: $10,000
Awards Available: 8
Award Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
The first-place winner from each state competes for national awards totaling $37,000.
Two-dimensional art must be on canvas or paper. Watercolor, pencil, pastel, charcoal, tempera, crayon, acrylic, pen, ink, oil, marker or other media taught may be used. Submit a typed explanation of patriotism expressed in art (250 words or less).
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12730/suvcw-scholarships
Scholarship Value: $2,500
Awards Available: 2
Award Deadline: Mar. 31, 2026
MALE APPLICANTS must be a current Member or Associate of the SUVCW. A photocopy of the applicant's current year membership card must be included. FEMALE APPLICANTS must be the daughter or granddaughter of a current Member or Associate of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and a current member of at least one of the Allied Orders [Woman's Relief Corps (WRC), Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic (LGAR), Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-1865 (DUVCW), or Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (ASUVCW)]. A photocopy of the applicant's current year membership card(s) must be included.
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17 years and older
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14512/houzz-residential-design-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $2,500
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
We welcome all students 17 years of age or older at interior design, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural engineering schools, or skilled trade schools in the U.S. and Canada to apply for one of our five scholarships. Apply online.
April Scholarships:
April Scholarships:
Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/27821/redefining-victory-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $2,500
Awards Available: 8
Award Deadline: Apr 1, 2025
Any student may apply, whether pursuing a community college or university degree, attending a trade school, or completing a certificate program.
To apply, describe what success looks like to you and how this opportunity will help you achieve it.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15814/herbert-lehman-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $12,000
Awards Available: 3
Award Deadline: Apr 1, 2025
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
Must be a graduating high school senior, a first-year student in an accredited four-year college, or a student transferring into an accredited four-year college. Students beginning as a
junior are not eligible;
Demonstrated financial need - must have a combined family income of $70,000 or less;
Record of academic achievement; and
Demonstrated commitment to public service.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9492/water-ski-foundation-scholarships
Due Apr. 1, 2025
27 @ $10,000
General guidelines for consideration include the number of years the applicant has been a member of USA Water Ski & Wake Sports, academic achievement, two letters of reference, work record, school and community activities, and a 500-word essay or 3:00 to 5:00 minute video. Also considered are the individual's contributions to the sport as a skier, rider, barefooter or as a volunteer or official at tournaments. Apply online.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/27821/redefining-victory-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $2,500
Awards Available: 4
Award Deadline: Apr 1, 2025
In order to lessen the financial burden on students in the CF community and keep focus on school, BEF will be awarding 20 students $10,000 scholarships each year, with the opportunity for more financial aid. The BEF Scholarship committee considers the applicant’s scholastic ability, character, leadership potential, service to the community and need for financial assistance. During the application process, students will be given the option to write a long-form essay answering a specific question pertaining to a scholarship designation. Completing the essay automatically enters the student into the pool of candidates who will be considered for additional financial assistance. Apply online.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://projectyellowlight.com/
$8,000 for video submission
$2,000 for radio submission
Due Apr. 1, 2025
People know distracted driving is dangerous, but they do it anyway. As an applicant you have one clear mission: create a PSA to encourage your friends to avoid distracted driving, specifically using your phone while driving.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/30000/chief-petty-officer-scholarship#google_vignette
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 52
Award Deadline: Apr 1, 2025
2 - $5,000 MCPON Scholarships are awarded each year in honor of MCPON Thomas Crow and Co-Founder, MCPON Robert J. Walker
20 TO 50 - $2,000 Scholarships are also awarded each year. This number is determined solely by the financial status of the fund.
Apply online
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13646/shawn-carter-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $2,500
Awards Available: 10
Award Deadline: Apr 1, 2025
Students pursuing their first undergraduate degree:
Students enrolled in 2-year or 4-year undergraduate programs
Students enrolled in vocational or trade schools
Minimum 2.0 GPA
Household income not exceeding $75,000 USD
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Heavy Equipment Parts Express Scholarship
16 and older
$500 - 1 Award (Deadline: April 1, 2025)
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/16242/he_parts_express_scholarship
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be in high school, college, or university.
B) Be at least 16 years of age on the day of the deadline.
Applications can be found by going to:
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9785/american-nuclear-society-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 96
Award Deadline: Apr 1, 2025
Be a high school senior who has enrolled full-time in college courses pursuing science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) with an interest in nuclear science and technology. Apply online.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/17251/be-bold-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $25,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Apr 1, 2025
The "Be Bold" Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. It takes less than 2 minutes to apply.
To us, boldest does not mean "best", or "most accomplished". Being bold means being:
A) Earnest
B) Determined
C) Moving
The scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is most bold, according to these characteristics.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/24075/beart-presets-academic-scholarship-program
Scholarship Value: $2,500
Awards Available: 2
Award Deadline: Apr 1, 2025
BeArt-Presets are a group of passionate photographers and designers specializing in Photography, and creating beautiful and functional Lightroom presets and Photoshop actions. We're working together to create life-changing digital experiences. Our goal is to make photography simple and accessible to all photographers, from beginners to professionals. Apply online.
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Seniors
Due Apr. 4, 2025
Amount: $1,000
Submit an 800 word essay on the topic "How I overcame a trial and how I am using that experience to further success in my life." Winners are selected based on their essay submission alone. In addition to your essay, applicants should submit their name, email, address and high school. Must be submitted in a pdf format. Must have proof of higher education enrollment . Submit submission to scholarship@pearsonbutler.com
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9126/aief-undergraduate-scholarships
Scholarship Value: $2,000
Awards Available: 200
Award Deadline: Apr 4, 2025
Applicant Eligibility:
Native American, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian (student or one parent must be enrolled and have documentation)
Attending an accredited 2 or 4-year college/university or technical/vocational school in the Fall
Must be enrolled as a full-time student
GPA between 2.0 - 3.5 is desirable, however, ALL current or future undergraduate students are encouraged to apply
An ACT score of 14 or above is desirable
Online schools and summer programs are not applicable
Apply online.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20881/iapd-scholarship-program
$5,000 - 17 Awards
Due Apr. 6, 2026
A 500-word, one page essay
A current unofficial transcript. If are a college freshman, please send both high school and college transcripts.
A letter of recommendation from a non-relative such as a teacher, employer, volunteer leader, coach or other.
The signature addendum page of this application, signed by both student and a parent or guardian.
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Juniors & Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/25979/nlha-education-fund
Due Apr. 12, 2025
4 @ $3,500
Residents of privately owned federally assisted low-income housing properties (Section 8, low-income housing tax credits, etc.) or recipients of Section 8 voucher assistance that demonstrate both merit and need. The NLHA Education Fund will offer four types of scholarships, one in recognition of one of the nation’s largest affordable rental housing providers and three are in memory of three dedicated housing professionals and active NLHA members. The deadline for application submission is Friday, April 12, 2024 at 5:00 pm ET. Apply online.
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Student's currently in Drivers Ed
https://yourturn2apply.com/utah.htm
3 @ $1,500
Due Apr. 14, 2025
Simply write your 500-word typed essay about what drives you now.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/28357/nick-lindblad-memorial-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $4,360
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Apr 14, 2025
Any high school senior who has a love for music and has been involved musically throughout high school may apply for this scholarship. To apply, share how music has impacted your life, particularly while you were in high school.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12541/national_dairy_shrine_scholarships
Scholarship Value: Up to $3,000
Awards Available: 42
Award Deadline: Apr 15, 2025
Apply online for multiple scholarship opportunities.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://barronprize.org/apply/
$10,000
Due Apr. 15, 2025
Currently working on an inspiring service project or have done so within the past 12 months. Working as an individual to lead their service work. Apply online.
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Seniors
1 @ $10,000 / 2 @ $1,000 / 5 @ $500
Due Apr. 23, 2025
It is exceptionally easy to apply:
* NO minimum SAT or ACT score
* NO minimum grade point average
* NO lengthy, time-consuming paperwork
* NO essays
* NO application fees
Simply complete a 15-25 minute online survey about local colleges. You will then be automatically entered into a random drawing for a scholarship award.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9464/boomer-esiason-foundation-academic-scholarships
Scholarship Value: $10,000
Awards Available: 20
Award Deadline: Apr 18, 2025
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Have been diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. B) Be able to demonstrate scholastic ability, character, leadership potential, service to the community and need for financial assistance.
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Seniors
$500 to one WJHS Senior
Due Apr. 25, 2025
The Courageous Jag. This is a WJHS Scholarship will be awarded to one Senior who has overcome a challenge in their life. Write a one-page essay and turn in with application (available in the Counseling Center).
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Seniors
$500 to one WJHS Senior
Due Apr. 25, 202
The Outstanding Jag. This is a WJHS Scholarship will be awarded to one Senior who has helped make WJHS or their community a better place. Write a one-page essay and turn in with application (available in the Counseling Center).
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/16831/air-force-association-scholarships
Scholarship Value: $10,000
Awards Available: 12
Award Deadline: Apr 30, 2025
Many of our nation’s Airmen, Guardians, and their families are on missions to complete higher education degrees. For years, the Air & Space Forces Association has funded those efforts as part of its own mission to support and encourage the prosperity of our nation’s Air & Space Force community. The scholarships help fund college tuition, flight school, dental school, Arnold Air Society and Silver Wings, and even full rides to certain universities. Many opportunities available. Apply online.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/32175/joe-beirne-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $4,000
Awards Available: 16
Award Deadline: Apr 30, 2025
Sixteen partial college scholarships of $4,000 each are being offered for the 2025-2026 school year. Winners, selected in a lottery drawing, also will receive second-year scholarships of the same amount contingent upon satisfactory academic accomplishment. Part-time students, less than 12 credits, will receive half of the scholarship monies. Eligible for the awards are CWA members and their spouses, children and grandchildren, including those of retired or deceased members.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/32713/earl-w-kintner-public-service-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Apr 30, 2025
The Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Public Service Scholarship seeks to provide $5,000 as assistance to a graduating high school senior planning to attend a four-year college or university. At least one of the parents (or guardians) of the student must be a current federal government attorney or federal judge and member of the Federal Bar Association.
Applicants must submit:
Online application
Personal essay
Unaltered academic transcript
Copy of their letter of acceptance to the college or university for which they will attend
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/26175/tech-mastery-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $500
Awards Available: 4
Award Deadline: Apr 30, 2025
Applicants should submit an essay not to exceed 1000 words on the topic below. Your essay will be judged on the level of creativity, humor (we love to laugh), grammar, and content. Essay Topic: "What are some the greatest obstacles the tech industry has overcome in the past five years and what, if any, major obstacles do you foresee for the industry in the future?"
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10417/lift-parts-express-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $500
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Apr 30, 2026
To be eligible for the Lift Parts Express Scholarship you must be either:
A Current Senior in High School or a Freshman or Sophomore in College/University
Be a legal resident of the United States or Canada
Enrolled or expected to be enrolled by the Fall of 2026
Submit a completed online application form prior to the deadline.
May Scholarships:
May Scholarships:
Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://www.projectparadigm.org/
Due May 1, 2025
Grand Prize $100,000 - Amounts vary
We welcome all types of ideas, including posters, videos, inventions, public messages, community events, websites, mobile apps, or anything else that will help address one or more of the Paradigm Challenge Projects.
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13 and older
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/31065/umps-care-charities-all-star-college-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $10,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: May 1, 2025
The All-Star Scholarship is open to children adopted at or after the age of 13 (or who have exited foster care to permanent guardianship) to provide increased opportunities for advanced education. Each year, one student will be selected to receive the scholarship. This student will be eligible to receive up to $10,000 annually to go towards tuition, books, and other college-related expenses. Applicants must demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA Application.
Applicants must be incoming or current college students, age 21 or younger at the time that the application is submitted, accepted to or attending an accredited college or university located in the United States.
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Seniors (Attending Snow College in the fall)
https://www.snow.edu/offices/finaid/scholarships/diversity.html
Due May 1, 2025
Amounts vary.
These scholarships are to promote diversity in the student body by considering ethnic origin. Additional priority consideration will be given to students with at least a 2.50 cumulative GPA and based on the following geographic indicators:
Sanpete/Sevier Counties
Juab, Millard, Piute, and Wayne Counties
All other Utah Residents
US Citizens
Requirements
Diversity scholarships are awarded up to full resident tuition and may be awarded for one or two semesters. Students are encouraged to reapply each year. In addition to the Diversity Scholarship Application, students must submit the following for scholarship consideration:
Letter of Introduction (see application)
Financial Statement (see application)
High School transcripts with ACT or SAT scores for all students with less than 20 college credits earned since graduating from high school. Others must submit their college transcripts
Two letters of recommendation from non-family members
Application online.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10666/odenza-vacations-college-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $500
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: May 1, 2025
1) Be between the ages of 17 and 24 on September 1st, 2024.
2) Submit an answer to the essay question, which can be found on the application page, prior to the May 1st, 2024 deadline.
3) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10415/lm_scholarship_program
Scholarship Value: $500
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: May 1, 2024
1. Currently enrolled or expects to be enrolled in a degree program (2 years of length or greater) by September.
2. A student must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and submit an answer to the essay question prior to the submission deadline.
3. A student must be a United States resident or a Canadian resident and must also attend a school in Canada or the US.
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Seniors
https://www.dutchcrafters.com/heritage-scholarship
$500
Due May 1, 2025
1) Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited 4-year undergraduate institution located in the United States of America.
2) Be a U.S. citizen or maintain legal residency within the United States.
3) Have achieved a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
4) Must have applied for federal financial aid (FAFSA).
5) Excluded from consideration are employees and relatives of employees of JMX Brands, the company that owns DutchCrafters.
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Seniors
https://www.rover.com/college-scholarship/
$2,500
Due May 1, 2024
In 400 - 500 words, answer the following question: How has technology impacted the person you are today?
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Seniors
https://www.iveyengineering.com/about-us/scholarship/
$1,000
Due May 1, 2025
Carefully research and compose an essay of 800 to 1,000 words on one of the following topics. The essay will be judged on content and creativity and should use correct grammar and punctuation. It must be your own work and not previously published or entered in other competitions.
Choose a topic below for your essay:
Six Tips for Hiring a Building Contractor for a Commercial Project.
Five Types of Plumbing Repairs You Should Leave for a Professional.
How to Winterize an HVAC System.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10634/got_a_spine_scholarship
Scholarship Value: $500
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: May 2, 2025
1) Be attending college or university no later than October of 2023.
2) Be attending college or university on a full-time basis by October of 2023.
3) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.
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Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13677/review-it-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: May 15, 2025
To be eligible for the Dr. Gabriel and Christine Chiu "Review It" Scholarship a student must:
1) Be attending college or university no later than September of 2024.
2) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.
3) Be attending or planning to attend a school in the US.
4) Submit answers to the essay questions no later than 11:59 PM EST on the day of the deadline.
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/fifth-month-scholarship
$1,500
Due May 31, 2024
"May is the fifth month of the year. Write a letter to the number five explaining why five is important. Be serious or be funny. Either way, here's a high five to you for being original." (250 words or less)
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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/32396/faith-based-college-scholarship
Students applying to the Faith Based College Scholarship must be current high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, 2027 or 2028) interested in attending a Christian/Faith Based university or college. Apply online.
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Summer Scholarships:
Summer Scholarships:
Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/patriots-path-scholarship/
Application Deadline: June 1, 2025
Patriots Path Scholarship
Eligibility: Any high school senior in JROTC or undergraduate student in ROTC who has at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship.
Amount: $2,000
Winners: 5 winners, $400 each
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Graduated Student
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/24483/american-indian-medical-scholarship-program
Scholarship Value: $1,500
Awards Available: 12
Award Deadline: Jun 1, 2025
The American Indian Medical Scholarship Award Program (AIMS) was started by the NSCDA in 1928 to give students of American Indian descent the opportunity to pursue careers in nursing. The students are expected to return to work among their people to help improve health care. The current goal is to grant a $1,500 scholarship each semester, as long as the student remains in academic good standing. Once a student is accepted, they may re-apply for continued funds each semester as long as the student remains in academic good standing. See website for application details.
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Graduated Student
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/28302/ted-holly-rollins-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Jun 15, 2025
Scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors based on the most compelling stories -- regarding their life story, their intended field of study, career and how they will make an impact on the world. Apply online.
Top Tips For Winning Scholarships
Top Tips For Winning Scholarships
TOP TIPS FOR WINNING SCHOLARSHIPS
UNDERSTAND THE SCHOLARSHIP’S MISSION. Know why they’re giving out the money.
READ EVERYTHING, AND READ IT AGAIN. Read every little word BEFORE you start filling out the application. One mistake can cost your shot at winning the scholarship.
REMEMBER WHO YOUR AUDIENCE IS. Think about who the judges are likely to be.
SHOW HOW YOU FIT WITH THE SCHOLARSHIP’S MISSION.
BE PROUD OF YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS. Talk yourself up. Judges want to see how your achievements impact you personally. Show how your accomplishments relate to the scholarship itself.
NEVER WAIVER FROM THE TOPIC. Stay focused on your essay topic.
FOCUS ON LEADERSHIP AND CONTRIBUTIONS.
MAKE YOUR APPLICATION STAND OUT. Set yours apart with unique accomplishments.
START EARLY. Take time to read the stories and essays of previous years’ winners.
COMPLETE THE APPLICATION IN FULL. If a question doesn’t apply, note that on the application. Don’t just leave a blank.
PAY ATTENTION TO DETAILS. Get every required signature.
AVOID USING UNKNOWN ABBREVIATIONS.
FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. Provide everything that is required. But don’t supply things that aren’t requested – you could be disqualified. Be accurate.
NEATNESS COUNTS. Make a couple of photocopies of all the forms you receive. Use working drafts as you develop your application packet. Always type the application.
WRITE AN ESSAY THAT MAKES A STRONG IMPRESSION. A strong essay is personal and specific. Include concrete details to make your experience come alive: the ‘who,’ ‘what,’ ‘where’, and ‘when’ of your topic. The simplest experience can be monumental if you present honestly how you were affected. Keep the essay relevant.
WATCH ALL DEADLINES. Impose your own deadline that is at least two weeks prior to the official deadline. Use a calendar to keep track of all deadlines.
TAKE STEPS TO MAKE SURE YOUR APPLICATION GETS WHERE IT NEEDS TO GO. Make a copy of the entire packet and keep it on file. If your application goes astray, you can always reproduce it quickly. Make sure your name (and social security number, if applicable) appears on all pages of the application. Pieces of your application may get lost unless they are clearly identified.
GIVE IT A FINAL ‘ONCE-OVER’. Proofread the entire application carefully. Be on the lookout for misspelled words or grammatical errors. Ask a friend, teacher, or parent to proofread it as well.
ASK FOR HELP IF YOU NEED IT. If you have problems with the application, do not hesitate to call the funding organization.
REMEMBER – YOUR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION REPRESENTS YOU! Your ability to submit a neat, timely, complete application reflects on you. It’s your face to the sponsor. Play to your strengths. Take pride in yourself by submitting the best application you can.
TOP TEN ADVICE BY STUDENTS
1. Treat looking for scholarships as if it were your job. Put in the time and you will get paid.
2. Do as many scholarship searches as you can. Finding them is half the battle.
3. Being involved in school, church and community activities help make an application stand out.
4. Study hard and get good grades. ACT/SAT scores count. Study at least 80 hours for the test.
5. Treat every scholarship application like a jewel. Make the application perfect.
6. Do some volunteer work.
7. Check all of the local chapters of national organizations. Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.
8. Pick the right people to write your recommendations.
9. Don’t shy away from scholarships based on difficult essays. If everyone is afraid, less people apply.
10. Above all, BE HONEST. Don’t lie about finances, grades, work experience, or anything!
WHAT SCHOLARSHP PROVIDERS LOOK FOR IN AN APPLICATION
At First Glance
The judge’s first evaluation of your application is a quick one – usually only 15 to 30 seconds. Most applications don’t get past the first stage. Make certain that your application is:
Complete. Check to see that you’ve included all the requirements.
Neat. An application with stains or messy handwriting won’t make the cut.
Are all of the required documents included? Be sure you’re not leaving out references, transcripts, photographs or anything else the application requires.
Are all of the questions answered? Scan your application to see if you’ve left anything out.
The Second Cut
After an application makes it past the first round, the judges separate “OK” from “great.” Thorough and well-thought-out-responses make it through to the next round. Make sure your responses are complete and answer the question. Check and re-check all of your essays for spelling and grammatical errors. Be clear, concise, positive and relevant.
The Final Decision
According to Mark Davis, President of the Coca-Cola Scholars Fund, judges pay special attention to:
Academics – It’s important to have a competitive GPA. However, providers also consider how challenging your course load and school are. They also check to see if you’re taking the right courses to reach your goals and how well you did in those courses.
Leadership – If leadership is part of the criteria they’re looking for, judges will examine your activities. They’ll also look for a range of leadership positions.
Service – They’ll want to know if you’ve been continuous in your volunteer efforts. If volunteer work is required by your school, they’ll look for activities that go above and beyond the required service job.
Creativity – You can show your creative side if you play an instrument, write stories, paint pictures or act in plays. Demonstrate your ability by letting the judges know if you’ve won any awards.
Special Circumstances – If you’ve overcome obstacles to achieve your goals, the judges want to know about it. Let them know how you achieved all that you’ve done, in spite of the roadblocks you’ve encountered.
SCHOLARSHIP MYTHS
MYTH #1: “Only students with high academic achievement win merit scholarships.”
The Real Story: Scholarships are awarded to students with all sorts of talents and interests. Many of the best scholarship programs are designed for students in such diverse fields as music and the arts, foreign languages, community service, science, leadership, writing and oratory. Typically, these programs are entirely “grade blind” – meaning that grades are not used as a judging criteria.
MYTH #2: “Scholarship applicants should seek to compile the longest list of extracurricular activities.”
The Real Story: Winning scholarships is about quality, not quantity. Most scholarship winners distinguish themselves by the devotion they have demonstrated to a particular activity or activities, rather than by the sheer quantity of their involvement. Communicate who you are and what you care about through the activities you participate in and enjoy.
MYTH #3: “Scholarship contests are conducted on a level playing field.”
The Real Story: Each scholarship contest has its own biases. This is not to say that scholarship judging is unfair. Each scholarship program is looking for students with particular qualities. It’s essential to define each scholarship’s ‘”ideal applicant” and to emphasize personal attributes consistent with this definition.
MYTH #4: “Applying for scholarships is just like applying for college.”
The Real Story: Scholarship contests are characterized by substantially more head-to-head competition that directly compare students to one another. Students who devise creative techniques to stand out from the crowd have a distinct advantage. In this way, a good scholarship application (which distinguishes you from everyone else) will likely be a good college application – but the reverse is not necessarily true.
MYTH #5 “The track record you’ve already accumulated determines whether you’ll win scholarships.”
The Real Story: What you do after you decide to apply for scholarships is just as important as the record you have already accumulated.
MYTH #6: “Scholarships are the biggest source of financial aid.”
The Real Story: When it comes to the entire financial aid package, private scholarships account for a little more than one percent. Federal loans and grants make up almost 60 percent of all financial aid.
MYTH #7: “There is a special scholarship just for me.
The Real Story: There may be a “special scholarship” that matches your distinct qualifications – however, there’s a big difference between being eligible and winning. If the scholarship is just for you, it can also be just right for hundreds of other students.
MYTH #8: “Millions of scholarship dollars go unclaimed every year.”
The Real Story: This claim is usually made by computerized scholarship search companies that hope you will send them money to find those millions that are just lying there waiting for you. There might be some scholarships that do go unused every year, but no one seems to have concrete examples of these vast untapped resources. The millions you hear about are unused employee tuition benefits.
Athletic Scholarships
Athletic Scholarships
ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS
There are scholarships for athletes who are good (not necessarily superstars) and who play sports like lacrosse, badminton, rowing, archery and volleyball. Athletic scholarships are awarded for one academic year at a time. They can be renewed annually for a maximum of 5 years within a 6 year period.
Don’t think that if you’re good enough to play in college, the colleges will contact you. There are 7,300,000 high school athletes and 492,000 NCAA Student Athletes. About 6% of high school students move onto NCAA athletics. Recent statistics report that only 2% of high school athletes receive athletic scholarships. So if you want to be eligible for an athletic scholarship, you have to show recruiters that you’re the player they’ve been looking for. http://www.ncaa.org/
MARKETING YOURSELF
Start early. Begin thinking about your collegiate athletic/academic plans in your sophomore year.
You must have the minimum GPA requirements to attend college and participate in athletics.
Your high school coach is your first line of information regarding college athletics and recruiting.
Collect news articles and video that demonstrate your athletic performance.
Talk to your high school coach about which athletic programs fit your qualifications.
Select the schools that are right for you, taking into consideration the quality and admission requirements of the
athletic and academic programs.
Fill out the on-line recruiting forms. Write letters stating your interest in their programs and your academic and athletic goals and achievements. Include statistics, records, honors, clippings and videos, and let them know you require financial aid. Include letters of recommendations from your coach and from the coach of an opposing team.
Fill out the NCAA Clearing House application form at the beginning of your JUNIOR year. There is a $90.00 registration fee. You must register on-line at www.eligibilitycenter.org
They will check to make certain that you have all of your core courses to be accepted to college. Remember: If you don’t pass the Clearinghouse, you will not play Division I or Division II athletics. Complete the amateurism questionnaire and request final amateurism certification.
Apply. College coaches will take more of an interest in you once they see you are serious about coming to their school.
Keep in contact with the coach by inquiring about the status of your application and by visiting the school.
GET CONNECTED
Most collegiate athletic programs belong to an association. Each association has different regulations regarding eligibility and financial aid. Consult these web sites for more information:
National Collegiate Athletic Association http://www.ncaa.org
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics http://www.naia.org
National Junior College Athletic Association http://www.njcaa.org
There are special rules applying to how many all-star games you can participate in, being paid to play sports, being represented by an agent, official visits, etc. Make certain to check the above web sites so that you don’t forfeit your eligibility.
Submit an athletic resume and include the following: Name, address, phone number, height/weight, foot speed (by specific event), position played, weight classification, GPA, class rank, ACT or SAT scores, athletic records, all state teams, special awards, off-season accomplishments, weightlifting exercises, vertical jumps, pushups, bench jumps, shuttle run, leadership characteristics, outstanding capabilities, citizenship, alumni parents/relatives, team schedule with dates and times, DVD with jersey number identified – High light video AND your best game video, newspaper clippings about you or your team, high school address and phone number and Coach’s name, any other sport specific information.
There are several different web sites related to placement services for the student athlete. They involve everything from giving students a list of appropriate institutions to contact, to providing a full “marketing campaign” to interest colleges in students. Service prices range from $65 for lists to $650. When using a service, check with the Better Business Bureau and former customers to ascertain the authenticity of these businesses. The web sites can be found by doing searches on the internet. They are not included here because we cannot endorse companies. Use them at your own risk.
TOP QUESTIONS FOR STUDENT ATHLETES
Does the school offer the academic program that interests me?
What are the academic requirements to remain a student athlete?
What is the level of academics? Is it too demanding? Is it too easy, and therefore not challenging?
What importance does the coaching staff place on academic success?
What is the graduation rate among athletes here? And how does it compare to the general student body?
What kind of career preparation services does the school offer?
Does the school offer tutoring or other academic help services geared specifically toward athletes?
How many credit hours should I take in season and out of season?
Are there restrictions in scheduling classes around practice?
Is summer school available? If I need to take summer school, will it be paid for by the college?
What kinds of athletic scholarships are available? Do they cover more than one year? Are they renewable? (Some schools do not offer athletic scholarships.)
Under what circumstances would my scholarship be reduced or canceled?
Are there academic criteria tied to maintaining the scholarship?
What scholarship money is available after eligibility is exhausted to help me complete my degree?
Will my scholarship be maintained if there is a change in coaches?
What scholarship money is available if I suffer an athletics career-ending injury?
What are the conditions for maintaining my funding?
What does your scholarship cover? How long will it last?
What happens if I’m injured and unable to participate in my sport?
What is a typical day for a student-athlete?
What are resident halls like?
Must student-athletes live on campus?
What positions will I play on your team?
What other players may be competing for the same position?
Will I be red-shirted my first year?
What expectations do you have for training and conditioning?
How would you best describe the coaching style?
When does the head coach’s contract end? How long does the coach intend to stay? If the coach leaves,
does this change your mind about the school/program?
If I am seriously injured while competing, who is responsible for my medical expenses?
What happens if I want to transfer to another school?
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