We update this page with scholarship opportunities that are accessible, open now, and actually worth your time. Many of these are for first-gen, immigrant, or housing-insecure youth and some don’t even ask for grades or citizenship.
Amount: $1,50
Deadline: August 31, 2025
Eligibility: Ages 14+; no GPA or citizenship requirement; short humor-based entry
More Info: Unigo
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: Monthly (rolling)
Who can apply: First-generation college-bound students
How to apply: Answer one short question
Amount: Up to $40,000
Deadline: Monthly drawings
Who can apply: Any student with a College Board account who completes key steps (FAFSA, college list, etc.)
Amount: $500 to $2,500
Deadline: Changes monthly
Who can apply: Ages 13–25
How to apply: Complete a quick activism action (e.g. post a graphic, invite friends)
Amount: Up to $33,000 for tuition
Deadline: Opens in Fall
Who can apply: Undocumented/DACA students with financial need
How to apply: Transcript, FAFSA, essay
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: End of each month
Who can apply: All high school students
