Student interested in pursuing culinary arts profession:
Eligibility
Currently accepted into an accredited institution with a culinary, pastry, or foodservice-related major.
Exemplary student and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Information and applications here: ACF Scholarship
Smarter College and LeverEdge collaboration, drawing style opportunity.
Eligibility:
17 years old at date of application
Enrolling in an accredited post-secondary institution in the US by fall of 2025.
Application: A Better Financial Future Scholarship - Drawing
Since 1947, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has dedicated itself to fostering patriotism and nurturing the potential of the future generation. The Voice of Democracy audio-essay program, initiated by the VFW, provides a remarkable platform for high school students (grades 9-12) to express their thoughts on democratic and patriotic themes through recorded essays.
Open to high school students in grades 9-12.
Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
Must be planning to attend college following their high school graduation.
Read the rules and eligibility requirements.
Download and complete the Voice of Democracy entry form.
Submit entries to a sponsoring local VFW Post by the scholarship deadline.
Find more information and application here: VFW: Youth Scholarships
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Dustan Biegler by supporting high school seniors and adult learners pursuing a business degree or advanced training in the Construction or Skilled Trades fields.
Dustan’s path to success started in the trades as a Roofer. While he was up shingling homes and restoring roofs, he was creating a legacy of knowledge, hard work, and leadership. Dustan earned himself as one of the most well-known leaders in the Roofing Industry, and earned his spot in many people’s hearts, as he was known for his humble leadership style and desire to help everyone become successful.
Any high school seniors or adult learner 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.
You will need to create an account with BOLD.org (scholarship search platform)
Application/Information: BOLD.org: Dustan Biegler Memorial Scholarship
2025 Season Eligibility:
Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2026
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 virtual awards ceremony is mandatory
Need Help?:
Watch our video tutorial of the Youth Awards application process here
Application/Information: Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides $2,000 to help pay for essential items to attend college and up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters.
Need-based merit scholarship for high-achieving rural students
Available to students graduating from public high schools in counties with fewer than 50,000 residents
Open to students in more than 20 eligible states
Supports attendance at eligible four-year colleges or universities
Intended for students with strong academic performance and financial need
Graduate from a public high school located in a rural area (county population under 50,000)
U.S. citizen and resident of an eligible state
Attended an eligible high school for both junior and senior years
Graduating high school senior with plans to attend a four-year college or university
Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
Minimum ACT score of 24 or SAT score of 1150
Gather documentation including proof of rural high school graduation, U.S. citizenship, state residency, transcripts, and test scores
Visit the Hagan Scholarship website to access the online application
Complete and submit the application form with all required materials before the deadline
Wait for notification regarding finalist status or selection
See more information and application here: Hagan Scholarship Foundation Info
Through the BK℠ Scholars program, we’ve awarded nearly $60 million to over 51,000 deserving students across North America. Our goal is to grant one scholarship for every BK® restaurant — that’s more than $7 million each year!
Scholarships range from $1,000 to $60,000 and are intended to offset the cost of attending college or post-secondary vocational/technical school. Recipients are selected through an application process that takes into consideration their grade point average (GPA), work experience, extracurricular activities, community service, and financial need. In 2024 alone, the Foundation awarded over $4.5 million in scholarships to nearly 4,200 students.
Deadline: Waiting on Updated Information/Application
Burger King Scholar Program (Unless you or parent are employed by Burger King, you will follow guidelines for General High School Senior Track)
The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study. This one-of-a-kind scholarship may be used at any accredited college or university in the U.S.
More info & to apply: Calvin Coolidge Scholarship
The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) invites all Eagle Scouts interested in the American Revolution to participate in the Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Contest. The contest is open to all Eagle Scouts who are currently registered in an active unit and, except as provided in the paragraph below, have not reached their nineteenth birthday during the year of application. The year that the Eagle rank was awarded is not restricted. Contest year is Jan 1 to Dec 31.
Awards are as follows: National First Place Winner receives $10,000; 2nd Place – $6,000; 3rd Place – $4,000; 4th Place – $2,000; 5th Place – $1000; 6th thru 10th – $500; and 11th thru 15th – $200. The First Place Winner will be asked to appear at the SAR Annual Congress, held in June or July, to be recognized and receive the award. Travel and lodging allowance will be provided.
The awards may be taken as either a cash award, or as a scholarship to an educational institution.
Application/Information: SAR: Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Contest
The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program offers college scholarships of up to $40,000 for high school seniors nationwide who showcase leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. Easy to apply and will change students’ lives. Current Application opens in October
$10,000 renewable scholarship (up to $40,000 total per student)
Funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, and on-campus room and board
Winners attend an exclusive, all-expenses-paid Scholars Retreat in California
Ongoing support and mentorship throughout college and beyond
Must demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship in school, work, and community settings
Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must be a current high school senior in the U.S., U.S. territories, commonwealths, or on U.S. Armed Forces bases abroad
Must plan to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year U.S. college or university
Complete the online application with personal, academic, and financial details
List extracurricular activities and community service involvement
Describe any paid work experience
Submit an essay on your leadership and service experiences
Write a personal goals statement
For semifinalists:
Submit a high school transcript
Provide one recommendation letter
Submit financial documentation
Write a values-based personal statement
Additional information and application available here: GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
The United States Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation will award $1500 or $2000 scholarship grants to graduating high school seniors who will continue their education at an accredited post-secondary college or university. Scholarships of $1000 will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who will attend an accredited vocational, technical or trade school program.
The number of grants awarded annually is at the discretion of the Foundation and must be used for educational expenses in the first year of full-time study following high school graduation. Checks awarded will be made out in the name of the recipient and will be paid directly to the educational institution of the recipient’s choice.
Requirements:
Graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at an accredited college/university, or vocational school as a full-time student.
Applicants must submit information on leadership positions and offices in school , church, volunteer and community activities; memberships and participation in school, church, volunteer, and community activities; honors and awards received during high school; employment experience; and family financial situation.
Submit an essay of 300-500 words on their chosen field of college study, their reasons for that choice, and how this scholarship will impact their future.
Applications are submitted to the JCI Senate in their state. (See State Rep contact listing at link below)
Each organization selects the 2 highest ranked applications and forwards them on to the national organization.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Application/Information: US JCI Senate Scholarship
We are a dedicated professional organization focused on supporting the advancement of women in the automotive and mobility industries. Scholarships are available to women who are citizens of North America and have a genuine interest in pursuing or advancing in the automotive and mobility sectors. To qualify for a scholarship, applicants must be accepted to or enrolled in an accredited collegiate program, maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be citizens of North America. We accept applications year-round.
Application/Information: AWA Foundation Scholarships
We believe in breaking down barriers to education, especially for those who face challenges due to their immigration status. Our Opportunity Scholarship is designed for undocumented students living in locked-out states, where accessing higher education seems like an insurmountable obstacle. If you find yourself in such a situation, we are here to open doors for you. Current applicaiton opens on Nov 1.
The scholarship covers tuition, fees, on-campus housing, and meals at partner colleges, with a maximum award of $80,000 for a bachelor's degree.
This scholarship is renewable each year, provided continuing eligibility criteria are met, including full-time enrollment.
Applicants must be undocumented or have DACA or TPS status and arrived in the United States before a specified date, maintaining continuous residence since then.
Eligible applicants came to the United States before the age of 16 (Note: U.S. born individuals are not eligible).
Applicants must demonstrate significant unmet financial need.
Applicants must live in and have graduated or will graduate from a high school in a targeted locked-out state.
Graduated or will graduate with a high school GPA of 2.5 or possess a cumulative college/university GPA of 2.5.
Applicants must intend to relocate to and enroll full-time in a bachelor's degree program at an Opportunity Partner College.
Determine if you can apply
Complete the application
Submit and monitor application status
Look out for the award notification
Accept the award by the deadline
The award follows students through the completion of a bachelor’s degree and is renewable each year. Recipients must meet the continuing eligibility criteria, including continuous full-time enrollment, and renew the award each summer.
Additional infomation and application available here: The Dream: US Opportunity Scholarship
While most other scholarships focus exclusively on academic achievement or leadership potential, Horatio Alger Scholarships are also intended for promising students who have critical financial need, demonstrate integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and are determined to succeed.
Deadlines: Varies based off Application
Horatio Alger: Undergraduate Scholarships (National Scholarship) OPENS DECEMBER 1, Deadline: March 1 @12PM ET
Horatio Alger: Career & Technical Ed Scholarships (National Scholarship) OPENS MARCH 15, Deadline: June 15
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship - Deadline November 12 @ 11:59 PM Pacific Time
Elks Legacy Awards (have a living parent or grandparent that is an Elks member, see page for more info) - Deadline February 2 @ 11:59AM Pacific Time
Attending college as a student with a mental or physical disability can be challenging, even if your school makes accommodations for you. To create more equality, many organizations offer scholarships for students with disabilities.
You can filter scholarships by a specific diagnosis to simplify the process. If you have been diagnosed with multiple disabilities or illnesses, you can apply for scholarships for each of those. Some scholarships are given to students with any kind of physical or mental disability, while others require a particular diagnosis.
Information/Links to specific Scholarships: Scholarships.com: Disability/Health Challenge Scholarship Search
The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.
Deadline: September 15, 2025
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 37th class in 2025, the Foundation has provided over 7,000 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $87 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. The 2026 application (for high school students graduating in the 2025-2026 academic year) will open on August 1, 2025.
Deadline: September 30, 2025
Every year, up to thirteen (13) $25,000 scholarships are awarded to students based on academic success, community service and financial need.
Eligibility:
Be a resident in the United States, Puerto Rico or Canada.
Be a postsecondary undergraduate or graduate student or planning to enroll in undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Be recommended by a teacher, coach, community leader or mentor, addressing the applicant’s personal and/or professional achievement. Up to three recommendation letters will be accepted.
Show demonstrated care through community-service in the twelve (12) months prior to application. You will be asked to share in what ways you were able to make an impact on your community, friends and family.
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent). Academic awards and recognition will be considered. Applicants are required to upload a transcript that displays their name, school name, classes taken and GPA.
Demonstrate financial need.
Not be employed at a Chick-fil-A® restaurant or Chick-fil-A, Inc. at the time of application or the dependent or spouse of a Chick-fil-A, Inc. Employee or Operator.
Additional information and application: Chick-fil-A Community Scholars Info & Application