Scholarships
Military-Related Resources
For scholarship resources specifically for members of the military and their families, as well as prospective members of the military, visit the links below:
PUBLICHEALTH.ORG With the addition of the Post 9/11 Bill, financial aid opportunities for veterans and active duty military students have increased tremendously. Unfortunately, navigating the complex financial aid system remains difficult and time-consuming, causing many students to lose out on valuable financial help. To bridge this gap, PublicHealth.org has created a financial aid guide for military servicemembers and their families.
NATIONALGUARD.COM For scholarship and tuition assistance resources from the Army National Guard, visit the Army National Guard's website.
NROTC SCHOLARSHIP The Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps
DOD STEM SCHOLARSHIPS The Department of Defense offers many scholarships for high school students interested in entering the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) field. For more information on the various scholarships they offer, click the button.
MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION Applicants for the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation must be the child of an active duty or reserve U.S. Marine, a veteran U.S. Marine who has received an honorable discharge, or who was killed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, an active duty or reserve U.S. Navy Corpsman who has been attached to a U.S. Marine unit, or a veteran U.S. Navy Corpsman who was attached to a U.S. Marine unit and has received an honorable discharge, or was killed while serving in the U.S. Navy as a Corpsman attached to a Marine unit. Additionally, applicants must have at least a 2.0 GPA and must be able to demonstrate financial need. Must be planning to attend an accredited undergraduate college or career training school in the upcoming academic year.
Age/Grade Requirement: Grade 9-12
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: March 1, 2021
Full Tuition Scholarships
THE GATES SCHOLARSHIP The Gates Scholarship, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is a highly-selective, last-dollar scholarship for Pell Grant-eligible high school seniors from minority backgrounds. The Gates Scholarship aims to help students maximize their potential by attaining academic excellence through college graduation.
Age/Grade Requirement: High School Senior
Amount: Full Tuition
Deadline: September 15, 2020
ALFOND SCHOLARSHIPS
Up to 10 students receive full, four-year scholarship covering tuition, room and board, books and fees at the university. Alfond Scholars will receive up to $49,760 in financial assistance per year. Scholarships are renewable for three additional years provided students maintain a 3.3 GPA.
Age/Grade Requirement: High School Senior
Amount: Full Tuition
Deadline: October 15, 2020
FIU PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship provides 100 percent of tuition and fees, plus books. Scholarships are renewable if the student maintains: full-time status; a grade point average of 3.0 or higher; and completion of 30 credit hours between fall and spring terms.
Age/Grade Requirement: High School Senior
Amount: Full Tuition
Deadline: October 15, 2020
The Jack Kent Cook Foundation's College Scholarship Program is a highly-selective scholarship for high-achieving high school seniors with unmet financial need who intend to enroll full time in an accredited four-year college beginning in Fall 2020. Visit the JKCF website for more information on the scholarship program, benefits, eligibility, the application process, and more.
Age/Grade Requirement: High School Senior
Amount: $40,000/Year
Deadline: October 30, 2020
Partial Monetary Scholarships
The Veterans of Foreign Wars' Voice of Democracy allows students to express themselves in three to five-minute democratic or patriotic-themed recorded essays. This year's theme is: "Is This the Country the Founders Envisioned?"
Age/Grade Requirement: Grades 9-12
Amount: $1,000-$30,000
Deadline: October 31, 2020
In 250 words or less, answer the prompt: ""Imagine that your high school or college has been overrun with zombies. Your math professor, the cafeteria ladies, and even your best friend have all joined the walking dead. Flesh out a plan to avoid the zombies, including where you’d hide and the top-five things you’d bring to stay alive."
Age/Grade Requirement: 13 years or older
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: October 31, 2020
Create a video regarding general transportation impacts, trends, and/or funding and transportation safety.
Age/Grade Requirement: None. All Grades Welcome
Amount: $500
Deadline: November 30, 2020
The Leadership Essay Contest focuses on the roles of leadership and character in the U.S. Sea Services from the perspective of tomorrow's leaders. Junior officers (LCDR/Major and below)from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard are eligible to participate.
Submission Guidelines
Essays must be no more than 2,000 words maximum, excluding end notes and sources.
Include word count on title page of the essay.
Essays are judged in the blind. Do not include your name on the title page or in the body of the essay.
Submit essay as a Word document at www.usni.org/leadershipessay
Essay must be original and not previously published (online or in print) or being considered for publication elsewhere.
Age/Grade Requirement: Grade 9-12
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: October 31, 2020
The Fleet Reserve Association's annual essay contest aims to promote the spirit of Americanism and patriotism. Write a 350-word essay about "The Bill and Rights Me."
Age/Grade Requirement Requirement: 7-12th Grade
Amount: $1,500-$5,000
Deadline: December 1, 2020
Choose one of the following topics to write your 500 to 700-word Confident Writers Scholarship essay on:
1: Advantages and disadvantages of homework
2: Technology and education
3. Is it necessary to grade teachers? What are your thoughts on this?
Age/Grade Requirement: None. All Grades Welcome.
Amount: $300-$700
Deadline: August 10, 2021
COUNTDOWN TO COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship does not require specific test scores, GPA, or class ranking. In order to received this scholarship, you must be a current C2C eNews subscriber at the time of the drawing.
Age/Grade Requirement: Grades 9-12
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 6, 2021
STUDENTCAM DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION
StudentCam is C-SPAN's annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think critically about issues that affect our communities and our nation. This year students in grades 6-12 are asked to create a short (5-6 minute) video documentary on a topic related to the competition theme, "Explore the issue you most want the president and new Congress to address in 2021."
Age/Grade Requirement: Grades 6-12
Amount: $250 - $5,000
Deadline: January 20, 2021
COUPON CHIEF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Here at Coupon Chief, we want to support young leaders that understand frugality and saving money, and how the skills and knowledge of using coupons can contribute to that end. As high school and college students form their own budgets and financial plans outside of the home, they can be challenged in these areas. We hope to help future leaders in the areas of fiscal responsibility with this scholarship.
The only requirement is to upload a 2-5 minute video to Youtube that details one of 2 things:
Introduce yourself, mentioning your grade and college you will be attending.
How you personally save money as a college student.
Your video must also include a short intro about your reasons for living a frugal lifestyle, and in the video description, link back to this scholarship page
Age/Grade Requirement: .Grade 9-12
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: July 31, 2021
TECHNOLOGY ADDICTION AWARENESS SCHOLARSHIP
Young people spend an average of 7.5 hours a day consuming media--and this doesn't include computer use for schoolwork--according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. With technology always at the ready at your fingertips, it can be a challenge to unplug. But taking a break from technology is healthy for both the mind and body. The purpose of this scholarship is to help you understand the negative effects of too much screen time. To apply, you will need to complete your application form which has a 140-character message about technology addiction. The top 10 applications will be selected as finalists. The finalists will be asked to write a full length 500- to 1,000-word essay about technology addiction.
Age/Grade Requirement: Grade 9-12
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 30, 2021
STEPHEN J. BRADY STOP HUNGER SCHOLARSHIPS
Five national scholarship awards are offered annually. An additional 20 non-scholarship regional awards are offered annually. The Sodexo Foundation reserves the right to select fewer winners.
Age/Grade Requirement: Grade 9-12
Amount: 5,000
Deadline: December 5, 2020
Equality Scholarship Collaborative awards scholarships to honor and encourage California students for their service to the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community. Applicants for all scholarships must have demonstrated service to the LGBT+ community. Applicants of all sexual orientations and gender identities are eligible. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.
Age/Grade Requirements: Grade 12
Amount: 6,000
Deadline: January 31, 2021
NIADA FOUNDATION REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
The NIADA Foundation promotes the academic growth of youth throughout the United States and awards scholarships annually at the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association Convention. The Foundation proudly sponsors four young men or women each year who have displayed outstanding abilities in education. Applicants must be high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and high SAT and ACT scores. An essay will also be required as part of the application. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.
Age/Grade Requirements: Grade 12
Amount: 3,500
Deadline: March 9, 2021
DISCOVER STUDENT LOANS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Drawings will be conducted by HelloWorld, Inc., an independent judging organization whose decisions are final. Odds of winning a prize will depend upon the number of eligible entries received for each drawing. Winners will be notified by email and/or mail. Employees of Discover Student Loans, Twitter, Inc., Facebook, and their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, parent companies, and advertising and promotion agencies and the immediate family members (spouse, parent, child, sibling and their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside) and/or those living in the same household of each, whether or not related, are not eligible.
Grade/Age Requirements: Age 16
Amount: 5,000
Deadline: May 31, 2021
It would take more than just one hand to count all the reasons why the number five is important - and we want to know what you think! What is it about the number five that's so significant to you? One great reason is that May is the fifth month - which just so happens to be a great time to apply for fun scholarships.
Age/Grade Requirement: 14 Years or older
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: May 31, 2021
National DNA Day commemorates the completion of the Human Genome Project in April 2003 and the discovery of the double helix of DNA in 1953. DNA Day is April 25 each year. This contest asks students to examine, question, and reflect on important concepts in genetics. Essays are expected to be well-reasoned arguments indicative of a depth of understanding of the concepts related to the essay question. They are evaluated by ASHG members through three rounds of scoring. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.
Age/Grade Requirement: Grade 9-12
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 4, 2021
OCEAN AWARENESS STUDENT CONTEST
The 2020 Ocean Awareness Contest is a call for young artists, conservationists, makers, thinkers, and activists who are concerned about the future of our blue planet. Join thousands of youth around the world in our annual program that raises awareness about the climate crisis and potential solutions, uplifts youth voices for ocean conservation, and inspires hope and action through art, creative media, and storytelling.
Age/Grade Requirement: Grade 9-12
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: June 15, 2021
The Humane Education Network in partnership with the Animal Welfare Institute offers an Annual A Voice for Animals High School Contest. The competition has sections for 14-15-year-old students and sections for 16-18-year-old students. Scholarship requirements vary. This year we will have a special prize category for submissions that address the history of animal welfare over the last three decades. This could mean showcasing the progress made in improving the lives of animals over the years and/or examining where society has fallen short. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.
Age/Grade Requirement: Grade 9-12
Amount: $500
Deadline: May 31, 2021
THE 2021 COCA-COLA SCHOLARS PROGRAM
To proceed, applicants must be:
Current high school/home-schooled students attending a school in one of the 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, or select DoD schools who will graduate high school during the 2020-2021 academic school year
U.S. Citizens (not a Temporary Resident), U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees - based on the guidelines utilized by U.S. Department of Education for Federal Financial Aid eligibility
Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
Age/Grade Requirement: Grade 9-12
Amount: $1000
Deadline: Oct 31, 2020
Internship Opportunities
Ethnic Scholarships
Requirements:
Serving in a leadership role on a project aimed at repairing the world
Aged 13-19
Self-identified as Jewish
Residents of the United States
Volunteering without any compensation
Age/Grade Requirement: Grade 8-12
Amount: $36,000
Deadline: Will open 2021 of December
The Davidson Institute is looking for students whose projects are at, or close to, the college graduate level with a depth of knowledge in their particular area of study. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of significant work. Significant work is an accomplishment that experts in the field recognize as meaningful and has the potential to make a positive contribution to society. Such work may be:
an exceptionally creative application of existing knowledge
a new idea with high impact
an innovative solution with broad-range implications
an important advancement that can be replicated and built upon
an interdisciplinary discovery
a prodigious performance
another demonstration of extraordinary accomplishment
Age/Grade Requirement: Grade 9-12
Amount: $50,000
Deadline: February 10, 2021
Create a poster interpreting the theme "You Can Make a Difference".
Age/Grade Requirement: Grade 9-12
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 23, 2021
INTERNATIONAL YOUNG ECO-HERO AWARDS PROGRAM
Every year since 2003, Action For Nature (AFN), a U.S.-based non-profit, has sought to recognize and reward young people who are taking action to solve the world’s tough environmental problems.
Age/Grade Requirement: Grade 9-11
Amount: $500
Deadline: February 28, 2020 (NOW CLOSED)
THINK FOR YOURSELF COLLEGE ESSAY
The contest asks students to consider the value of free speech, curiosity, and an open mind in their everyday lives.
Age/Grade Requirement: Grade 9-12
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: February 29, 2020 (NOW CLOSED)
ANNUAL CREATE-A-GREETING-CARD SCHOLARSHIP
Submit original photo, artwork or computer graphics for the front of a greeting card. Contest submissions accepted from: May 2nd, 2019 - March 31st, 2020.
Age/Grade Requirement: Grade 9-12
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: Contest submissions accepted from: June 10th, 2020 - March 9th, 2021.
Essay Based Scholarships
SBO MAGAZINE MUSIC STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
The winning students' schools will receive matching awards in the form of musical merchandise from co-sponsors NAMM, Alfred Music Publishing, Sabian Ltd., Woodwind & Brasswind, and Yamaha Corporation of America.
Age/Grade Requirements: Grade 9-12
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: December 31, 2020
THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM ANNUAL STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST
The National World War II Museum will accept the first 500 valid entries only. The applicant will be notified if his/her entry is accepted. Essays will be judged for originality, clarity of expression, adherence to contest theme, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. This is not a research paper about Anne Frank or World War II, but the opinions in the essay should be backed by historical evidence from WWII as well as modern-day events. Winners will be notified and announced in May.
Age/Grade Requirements: Grade 9-12
Amount: 500-1,000
Deadline: December 27, 2020
The Alisa's Angels Scholarship was founded in memory of Alisa, who was committed to helping others because "that is what we were put on earth to do". Community service is the most important selection criteria and a 750-word essay and recommendation are required. The scholarship may be used for any college, university, community college, or qualifying trade school.
Age/Grade Requirements: Grade 9-12
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: February 3, 2021
CONSTITUTING AMERICA WE THE FUTURE CONTEST
The Constituting America "We The Future" Contest gives high school and college students the opportunity to earn scholarship awards by submitting entries in the following categories: Essay, Song, Entrepreneurial Plan, Short Film, PSA, STEM and Speech - all with the theme of the U.S. Constitution. Students also win a Mentor Trip and national publicity for their winning work.
Age/Grade Requirement: Grade 9-12
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: September 17, 2020
VOICE OF DEMOCRACY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition is an annual national audio essay contest that is designed to foster patriotism by giving high school students the opportunity to voice their opinions about their personal obligations as Americans, and address their responsibilities to our country. Applicants must win at the local level to advance to the district and state levels. Each department's first-place winner receives an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., plus the opportunity to compete for the national scholarship. If selected as a first-place state winner, the applicant has to have the consent of his/her parent/guardian and school to attend the Voice of Democracy National Finals in Washington, D.C. as a guest of the VFW National Organization. State winners who do not attend will forfeit all rights to compete in the national finals and will be replaced by their state's second-place winner.
Age/Grade Requirement: Grade 9-12
Amount: $30,000
Deadline: October 31, 2020
TECHNOLOGY ADDICTION AWARENESS SCHOLARSHIP
Young people spend an average of 7.5 hours a day consuming media--and this doesn't include computer use for schoolwork--according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. With technology always at the ready at your fingertips, it can be a challenge to unplug. But taking a break from technology is healthy for both the mind and body. You must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level. Home schooled students are also eligible. There is no age limit. You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Complete the application form below including a 140-character message about technology addiction. The top 10 applications will be selected as finalists. The finalists will be asked to write a full length 500- to 1,000-word essay about technology addiction.
Age/Grade Requirement: Grade 9-12
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 30, 2021
Special Attributes Scholarship
WWF CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP AWARD
The WWF-US Conservation Leadership Award acknowledges the achievements of exceptional young people working toward conservation solutions in the United States, and seeks to inspire other young people to get involved in opportunities within their communities. The award recognizes and celebrates youth leaders in their community who are pushing the needle and making outstanding contributions for the environment—leading initiatives across issues including climate change mitigation, wildlife conservation, food waste, and habitat protection.
Age/Grade Requirement: Grade 9-12
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: June 17, 2021
DELETE CYBERBULLYING SCHOLARSHIP
In an effort to get students committed to the cause of deleting cyberbullying, we are offering the Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship Award for high school, college and graduate student a scholarship to help cover educational expenses. To apply for the scholarship, you must write an essay based on one of two prompts.
Age/Grade Requirement: Grade 9-12
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: June 30, 2021
Video/Art Scholarships
Students who have received Honorable Mention Awards or Merit Awards, as well as other participants who did not receive a youngARTS award, are eligible if they meet the age requirement. Students will be notified of the results. If they have been invited to participate in youngARTS Week, they will be given instructions. During youngARTS Week, finalists will participate in master classes, workshops, interviews, performances and exhibitions. The final judging will take place during this time and a panel of judges will determine cash awards.
Age/Grade Requirements: Grade 10-12
Amount: $2,400 - $10,000
Deadline: October 16, 2020
ARTBA STUDENT TRANSPORTATION VIDEO CONTEST
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) sponsors this award annually as a way to hear what American students truly think about the various debates concerning America's transportation needs and priorities.
Age/Grade Requirement: Grade 9-12
Amount: $500
Deadline: October 31, 2020
SCIENCE WITHOUT BORDERS CHALLENGE
Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation's Science without Borders Challenge is an international art competition that encourages students to pursue the preservation, protection, and restoration of the world's oceans and aquatic resources.
Age/Grade Requirement: Grade 9-12
Amount: $500
Deadline: April 20, 2021
Scholarship Search Tools
The Big Future Scholarship Search is a tool designed by the College Board for high schoolers to research colleges and careers, look into ways to pay for college, and to search for scholarships.
For a complete list of fly-in and diversity programs being hosted by colleges and universities across the nation, visit CollegeGreenLight. Fly-in programs are programs that allow prospective high school seniors to visit college/university campuses (oftentimes with travel expenses completely covered).
NICHE
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Get matched to scholarships and grants you're qualified for from colleges, universities, organizations, foundations, corporations, government & more.
With Tallo, colleges, companies, and organizations reach out to you to offer you opportunities and help you pay for college.
Internship Opportunities
FASTWEB Visit FastWeb for not only scholarship opportunities, but also internship opportunities.
The Pathmaker Level I internship gives high school students the opportunity to actively learn about what it takes to succeed in both high school and the healthcare field from mentors at the Palomar Medical Center Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido. Pathmaker interns have the opportunity to attend shifts/rotations in acute care, progressive care, imaging, rehabilitation, intensive care, and emergency care departments.
ROTC Scholarships
Military Scholarships for Students & Enlisted Soldiers
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