Name: Breakthrough Junior Challenge
Eligibility:
The competition is open to students between the ages of 13 and 18 years of age.
Applicant must explain a big scientific idea in fundamental physics, life sciences or mathematics with a short video (three minutes maximum).
Amount: Up to $250,000
How to Apply: https://breakthroughjuniorchallenge.org/
Name: Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship
Eligibility
Must be a high school senior, with a GPA of 2.5 or higher
Majoring or planning to major in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics.
Demonstrate financial need.
Award Amount: $10,000
How to Apply: https://lockheedmartin.com/en-us/who-we-are/communities/stem-education/lm-scholarship-program.html?utm_source=MDRe1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=LM2022
NAME: SLAS-NOBCChE
Eligibility
Student of color- Black, Latinx, other underrepresented student in STEM
Student must be a sophomore or junior in high school
Must be planning to attend undergraduate STEM program upon high school graduation
Student must submit an idea for a STEM related RESEARCH Project they would like to pursue
Award Amount: $50,000
How to Apply: https://www.slas.org/resources/awards-and-grants/slas-nobcche-scholarship/
Name: Lockheed Martin Vocational Program Scholarship
Eligibility
Must be a high school senior or recent graduate
Planning to enroll part-time or full-time at an accredited vocational technical school, trade school, two-year community or state college for the 2022-2023 academic year
Pursuing an associate degree, credit-bearing certificate or an industry-recognized credential in one of the specified fields of study
Award Amount: $5,000
How to Apply: https://lockheedmartin.com/vocational
Name: HBCU Puissance Scholarship
Eligibility:
First year college student attending HBCU
Currently residing in the U.S.
Amount: Varies
How to Apply: https://www.hbcupuissance.org/
Name: HE Parts Express Scholarship
Eligibility
Must currently be in high school and be at least 16 years of age.
Submit an answer to the essay question, "If you could have any job in the world, what would it be and why?"
Award Amount: $500
How to Apply: https://excavatorpartsalabama.com/dozer
Name: AFSA High School Scholarship Contest
Eligibility
U.S. high school senior planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year college or a certified trade school.
Amount: $2000
How to Apply: https://www.afsascholarship.org/high-school-contest/hsstep1/
Name: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated Omega Omega Chapter Scholarships
Eligibility
12th grade students graduating from a Philadelphia Public, Charter or Catholic High School.
Women may apply to all scholarships. Males may only apply for the art or music scholarship
Amount: Varies
How to Apply: https://akaeaf.org/
Name: Omega Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Eligibility
See website for details
Amount: Varies
How to Apply: http://www.akamuomegaomega.org/scholarships-grants
Name: Men's College Scholarship Program
Eligibility:
High school senior in the U.S.
Identify as male
Amount: $500-$1,000
How to Apply: https://foundationfe.org/highschoolscholarship/
Name: Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Conest
Eligibility:
Open to all ages
Submit one original humor poem with a max of 250 lines
Amount: 1st Prize: $2,000, 2nd prize: $500
How to Apply: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10502/global_lift_equipment_scholarship_scholarship.php
Name: Craig D. Butler Scholarship
Eligibility:
Must be a student of African American descent who resides in Philadelphia County at the time of application
Must have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Plan to attend a 2 or 4 year university in the fall of 2022
Amount: $1,000
How to Apply: https://www.craigdbutlerscholarship.com/
Name: National High School Essay Contest
Eligibility:
Open to all ages
Essay prompt: Describe a current situation where American diplomats and peacebuilders are working with other world powers, as well as local and/or regional actors, in a conflict-affected country to champion democracy, promote human rights, and/or resolve violent conflict.
Amount: $2,500 (and a trip to Washington D.C.)
How to Apply: https://afsa.org/afsa-scholarships
Name:https: Ivy Legacy Scholarship
Eligibility: HS senior or college student
Active participant in the community
Demonstrates leadership skills
Participates in extra-curricular activities
Award Amount: $500-$3,000
How to Apply: https://www.ivylegacy.org/scholarship
Name: Bernard Harris Scholarship Program
Eligibility:
Available to high school seniors who are majoring in Science, Technology, Engineers and Math (STEM) fields
African American and/or Latinx
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Award Amount: $5,000
How to Apply: https://www.cgcs.org/Scholarships
Name: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
Eligibility: Varies
Amount: Varies
How to Apply: https://www.cbcfinc.org/programs/scholarships/
Name: Dunkin' Scholarship
Eligibility:
Any high school senior or current undergraduate student who plans to enroll part-time or full-time at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in fall of 2022
Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Amount: $5,000
How to Apply: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/dunkinphilly/
Name: Philadelphia Federal Credit Union Scholarship
Eligibility
Be a member of PFCU in good standing
Be enrolled as a high school senior at the time of application
Amount: $2,500
How to Apply: www.pfcu.com/scholarship
Name: Scott and Kim Verplank Foundation Scholarship
Eligibility:
High School Senior with a childhood diagnosis of Type I Diabetes
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Amount: up to $10,000
How to Apply: http://verplankfoundation.com/scholarships/
Name: Madam CJ Walker Scholarship- National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. PA Chapter
Eligibility:
Graduation HS senior
African American Female Student
Essay
Proof of Acceptance to a post-secondary educational institution
Two letters of recommendation
Amount: $2,500
How to Apply: contact the Scholarship Committee Chair, Ayanna Washington or Co-Chair, Dr. Nyshawana Francis-Thompson, 215-970-7114, OR send an email to nc100bwpascholarshipawards@gmail.com
Name: Organization of Latino Actuaries Scholarships
Eligibility:
Latinx students pursuing a degree in actuarial science
academic performance
leadership
Amount: up to $7,500
How to Apply: https://www.latinoactuaries.org/scholarships/
Name: Legacy of Excellence Scholarship
Eligibility:
High school seniors or current undergraduate students
are active volunteers in the community
participate in extracurricular activities
demonstrate leadership skills
Amount: up to $500
How to Apply: https://ivylegacy.org/
Name: The 2023 G4C Student Challenge competition
Eligibility:
Students grades 5-12
Submit a social impact game-Playable digital games about one of this year’s Themes:
Written entries - original poems and works of game journalism for the Fair Game Writing Challenge
Name: Calvin Ellis Jr Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility
Have Experienced the death of a parent or legal guardian
Resident of Philadelphia
2.5 Minimum GPA
Must be a High School Senior
Typed 300-500 word essay
Must be attending a 2-year or 4-year College in Fall 2023
Amount: $2,500
How to Apply: http://www.yolandaskidscorner.com/scholarship
Name: National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) Scholarship
Eligibility:
Be a 2023 graduating high school senior from a Philadelphia Public, Parochial or Charter school.
Maintain a 3.0 or higher G.P.A.
Submit most recent High School Transcript
Submit proof of acceptance and registration from the University or College.
Oral interview/Presentation in reference to your future goals, community service and current events
Amount: $1,000
How to Apply: https://noblenational.org/noble-awards-scholarship/
Name: Philadelphia Public School Retired Employees Association
Eligibility: HS senior from Philadelphia
Amount: $2,500
Apply Here: See your school counselor for an application
Name: Richard A. Ash Scholarship
Eligibility:
Any high school senior or current undergraduate student who plans to enroll part-time or full-time at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in fall of 2022
Must be a resident of Philadelphia
Amount: $5,000
How to Apply: https://www.philafound.org/students/apply-for-a-scholarship/
Name: Joseph E. Coleman, Esq. and Jessie L. Coleman Scholarship Fund
Eligibility:
Any high school senior or current undergraduate student who plans to enroll part-time or full-time at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in fall of 2022
Must be a resident of Philadelphia and demonstrate financial aid
Minimum GPA of 2.5
Amount: $5,000
How to Apply: https://www.philafound.org/students/apply-for-a-scholarship/
Name: Abbott Painters Scholarship
Eligibility:
Any senior planning to attend a college or university full time during Fall 2022
Minimum GPA 2.75 for senior year
Essay Question: "For people trying to sell their house, would you recommend that they paint their house before putting it up for sale? and Why?"
Amount: $500
How to Apply: https://painterslangley.com/apply
Name: James R. Roebuck PLBC Scholarship
Eligibility:
Any senior (or current undergraduate student) planning to attend a college or university full time during Fall 2022
Must be a resident of Pennsylvania
Must be a student of color
Amount: $1,000
How to Apply: https://www.pahouse.com/PLBC/
Name: E-waste Scholarship
Eligibility:
You must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level
Complete the application form including a 140-character message about e-waste
Amount: $1,000
How to Apply: http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/ewaste-scholarship
Name: Catholic United Financial Scholarships
Eligibility:
Members of Catholic United for at least two years prior to application who are entering any year of their first degree or certificate program in Fall 2022.
Amount: up to $500
How to Apply: https://www.catholicunitedfinancial.org/scholarships/
Name: Catholic United Financial Scholarships
Eligibility:
Graduating High School Seniors Matriculating to College in the Fall of 2024
Current College Attendees
Current Undergraduate Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha
Minimum GPA of 2.50
Amount: $15,000 a year
How to Apply: https://www.phillyalpha.net/scholarships/
Name: ParkWest Town Center Community Scholarship
Eligibility:
Be a current high school senior on track to graduate in June 2024
Be continuing your education beginning Fall 2024 (college, university, trade school or other)
Currently, live OR go to school in the ‘Target Area’ (see map on website)
Have demonstrated a commitment to improving your community (through involvement in school, home, faith center, neighborhood groups, or as an individual)
April 30th deadline
Amount: $4,000 to three seniors
How to Apply: http://pwtcscholarships.org/
Name: Brenda J. Brown Williams Scholarship
Eligibility:
High School Seniors who attend Southeastern PA/Philadelphia Area high schools
Minimum B average (3.0 on a 4.0 scale or 4.0 on a 5.0 scale)
Extracurricular Activities & Community Involvement
April 30th deadline
How to Apply: See Counselor