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Skilled Trades Empowerment Project
Skilled Trades Empowerment Project
https://www.stepnj.org/scholarship
Deadline for submitting applications for the monthly scholarship is the 3rd Friday of each month
$500 - $2,000
The Skilled Trades Empowerment Program awards scholarships monthly throughout the academic school year. Our scholarships are open to students who live and attend school in New Jersey and are looking to pursue a post-secondary education in the skilled trades. Chosen scholarship recipients will be awarded $2,000 to help offset tuition, equipment purchases for apprenticeship or other education related needs required to begin a career in the skilled trades.
American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest
American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest
Deadline varies
Up to $25,000
The National High School Oratorical Contest is open to junior high and high school students who are under the age of 20 and are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States. To be considered, you must prepare an oration on some aspect of the U.S. Constitution, with emphasis on a citizen's duties and obligations to our government. A complete list of topics are available on the Legion's Web site. Each individual state winner certified into and participating in the first round of the national contest receives a $2,000 scholarship.
Life Happens Life Lessons Scholarship
Life Happens Life Lessons Scholarship
https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/life-happens-life-lessons-scholarship#
Closes March 1, 2026
$15,000
The Life Lessons Scholarship Program, sponsored by Life Happens, provides financial assistance to students who have experienced the loss of a parent or legal guardian and face financial hardship due to limited or no life insurance coverage. If you meet the eligibility requirements, apply between February 1 and March 1 to share your story and secure funding for college.
Districts Make the Difference Video Contest
Districts Make the Difference Video Contest
https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/districts-make-the-difference-video-contest#
Closes March 31, 2026
$2,000
We've taken our California student video contest and expanded it across the U.S. High school students are invited to create a fun and informative short video (60 seconds max) highlighting the ways special districts ‘Make the Difference’ in local communities across the US for a chance to win a scholarship. Additional prize money will be given to the teachers of the winning students to promote technology and support distance learning.
We The Future Contest
We The Future Contest
Closes May 31, 2026
Up to $5,000
The We The Future Contest is open to high school and college students. To enter, you must submit an essay, song, STEM project, short film, social media video, or PSA on a given topic related to the Constitution.
RISE UP Challenge Scholarship
RISE UP Challenge Scholarship
Various deadlines
Up to $2,500
The RISE UP Challenge Scholarship is available to high school senior, college freshman, and college sophomore students who are helping to end bullying in their schools and communities. To apply, you must join the Humanity Rising Movement as a student member (free). Additionally, you must share your story in writing or create and upload a 60-second video using the hashtag #riseupchallenge? This can just be you talking, or you can get creative and share pictures of your service or idea. Most importantly, speak from your heart!
Too Cool to Pay for School Scholarship
Too Cool to Pay for School Scholarship
https://accessscholarships.com/1k-too-cool-to-pay-for-school/
Quarterly Deadlines
$1,000
Paying for school can be stressful. That’s why we decided to make it super easy and fast to enter this $1,000 scholarship! The “Too Cool to Pay for School” scholarship is part of our contribution to helping students save money for higher education. The scholarship can be used to cover education-related expenses such as tuition, textbooks, housing, technology, and other fees. To apply, simply enter your info into the form and cross your fingers - it’s as easy as that.
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