Applying for Scholarships 

• Fidelity Scholars Program (Opens Oct. 1, Due Jan. 30) — need-based, last-dollar scholarship for students with a 2.5-3.5 unweighted GPA who attend an in-state college. In addition to financial assistance, Fidelity Scholars is a comprehensive program support system designed to empower students to achieve their full potential. 

• North Carolina Merit Scholarships Info Session (Oct.1 &2 at 7 pm on Zoom): Register here to learn more about the comprehensive scholarships offered by universities in North Carolina.

• US Military Academic Admissions Event (Oct.13) —  a great opportunity to learn more about the Westpoint Military Academy (aka Army), whether it is the right fit, and how to apply.

• PCACAC College Fair (Oct. 15, 6-8 pm) — FREE college fair at Howard Community College in Columbia, MD

• Point Foundation Access Scholarship (Due Oct. 23) — $1,500 renewable scholarship for first-generation and/or low-income LGBTQ+ and ally students intending to pursue a degree

• US Senate Youth Program (Due Oct. 27) — $10,000 scholarship plus the opportunity to participate in a week-long government and leadership conference.

• Chick-fil-A Community Scholars Program (Due Oct. 28) —Up to 13 $25,000 awards offered; eligibility requirements: 3.0+ GPA, community service, extracurricular involvement, and/or leadership experience; Scholars Program includes mentoring and professional development

• Delete Cyberbullying Beyond School Walls Scholarship (Due Oct. 31) — Scholarship open to high school and college students studying in the U.S., selection is based on the required short essay.

• Science & Engineering Apprenticeship Program (Due Nov. 1) — Paid summer STEM internship.

• JTB-APO iLead Law & Leadership Conference (Nov. 11) — The iLead Law & Leadership Conference focuses on law and leadership skills for high school students. During the FREE program, students will work with judges, lawyers, and leaders in the legal community who are committed to supporting their academic growth and legal career aspirations. Lunch, prizes, and program materials will be provided!

• Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship (Due Nov. 12 ) — Up to $55,000 per year scholarship.

• National Honor Society Scholarships (Due Nov. 24) — Save the date: NHS scholarship opens soon to all eligible seniors in KCP's NHS chapter. 

• Alliance for Young Artists & Writers Scholastic Art & Writing Awards (Deadlines vary by region, starting Dec. 1): Creative teens are eligible to apply for numerous scholarships, awards, and recognition, including the American Voices & Visions Award for $500 and the Flaunt It Award for $2,000.

• Dollars4College Newsletter (varying deadlines) — Please see this newsletter for scholarships for DC students.

• Scholarship America  (varying deadlines)  — A catalog of several different scholarship opportunities.

• Scholarships.com (varying deadlines)  — Search this website for scholarship opportunities specifically for high school seniors, sorted by deadline.

• Matriculate (rolling admission) — FREE virtual college advising program that connects high-achieving low-income students with a near-peer college mentor who works one-on-one with students throughout the college and financial aid processes.

• College Board Opportunity Scholarships (ongoing) — $500 for each step, $40,000 once all are completed. Gives six different steps in the application process; students complete each step, notify College Board, and are entered into the drawing.

National Scholarship Websites

• Cappex: curates lists of scholarships for BIPOC, first-generation, low-income, undocumented, LGBTQ+, and other represented backgrounds.

• Fastweb: a free scholarship search platform for national scholarships

• Going Merry: A free, one-stop scholarships platform that matches students with scholarships and can bulk-apply for multiple scholarships, which share similar essay prompts, using one application.

• Niche: a free scholarship and college search platform 

• Scholarships.com: a free database that matches students to scholarship opportunities based on their profile

• BigFuture: powered by CollegeBoard, BigFuture allows students to explore scholarships while providing educational resources about searching for and paying for college

• Bold.org: a free scholarship search engine which allows users to search by education level, category, and application criteria 

• Ace Tools: curates lists of scholarships for students interested in architecture, construction, or engineering (A/C/E)