High Schoolarships
Scholarships for Juniors
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12 (Ages of 13-18)
Scholarship Application Type: Video
Scholarship Money Offered: $250,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: June 24 (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Are you a middle or high school student with a passion for STEM? If so, consider applying for the Breakthrough Junior Challenge! Each year, the challenge awards $250,000 to a 13-18-year-old student who creatively and clearly explains a scientific or mathematical theory, concept, or principle in video form. The videos must be no longer than 2 minutes long and should be a dynamic visual medium, using diagrams, simulations, physical demonstrations, and more. The scholarship is funded by technology investors and science philanthropists Julia and Yuri Milner. If you have a love for STEM, video making, and want to go to college debt-free, we encourage you to apply!
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Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay with Letter of Recommendation
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: 20th of Month (Monthly)
Scholarship Description
At LA Tutors 123, we believe that it’s more than just the grades that make a great well-rounded student. Each one of you is creative in his or her own way: some of you blog; others curate documentary photography on Instagram; still others find imaginative ways to solve problems in their public and private lives. Creativity is the air each one of us breathes, but sometimes we get so concerned with grades that we forget that imagination is our natural problem solver. One way to showcase your creativity is to innovate either by solving a problem, by designing something that helps others solve problems, or by enhancing our relationship with whatever matters to us. Innovation is what brings our technical skills and our hopes together in unique ways. It also provides opportunities for gaining real-working experience in a chosen field, and gives students the chance to connect with professionals outside their circle who might be able to help students get into their top choice program. In the end, innovation makes people look at the bigger picture, which is the best preparation for college, graduate programs, and more. We at LA Tutors are passionate about sparking the creative genius in students and would love to commend those outstanding students who have a made a difference in the lives of others in some innovative or technological fashion. In order to achieve this, we have established a scholarship for students who meet certain criteria.
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Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $2,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: July 31 (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​Students are able to apply for our $2,000 scholarship which can be used towards tuition for their next semester at college. All drawings will be done early August each year after submission deadlines have passed. All interested students will be required to write a short essay about their opinion on how Minecraft can be a positive influence within their education and career development. Minecraft has been used in many different facets of education and we want to know how you believe that the game can be further utilized to enhance learning and development. We are interested in hearing your thoughts and experiences about how this amazing game that we love can be much more than just a game.
The Phyliss J. McCarthy Scholarship for Excellence in Writing
Grades Eligible For Application: 11-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $1,000 (3 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: July 23rd (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Entries submitted using the form below will be accepted from March 31st through July 23rd. On August 6th, a grand prize scholarship winner ($1,000) and two runners up ($TBD) will be announced, and (pending author approval) their stories will be featured on the Learncurious website and blog. Entrants must be high school juniors or seniors to win. Complete rules & details can be found here. Thank you for honoring Phyliss's love for the written word.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: Up to $2,500 (5 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: June 1 & December 31 (Bi-Annually)
Scholarship Description
Are you a high school student with dreams of going to college one day? If so, consider applying for the Visionary Scholarship! Each application cycle, the scholarship awards between $1,000 and $2,500 to five applicants who submit an essay (~500 words) on why college is important to them. The scholarship is biannual, and non-winners from previous cycles are welcome to reapply. If you’re a high schooler passionate about receiving a postsecondary education, we encourage you to apply and prepare for your college journey early!
2-D Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Art 2-D Patriotic Piece
Scholarship Money Offered: Totaling $34,000 (1 First-Place State Winner Each State)
Scholarship Deadline: March 31 (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Each year, more than 4,000 high school students from across the country participate in the VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. The contest began in 1979 to recognize up-and-coming artists and encourage patriotism in youth.
3-D Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Art 3-D Patriotic Piece
Scholarship Money Offered: Totaling $4,000 (1 First-Place State Winner Each State)
Scholarship Deadline: March 31 (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Each year, more than 4,000 high school students from across the country participate in the VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. The contest began in 1979 to recognize up-and-coming artists and encourage patriotism in youth.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Video
Scholarship Money Offered: Up to $2,000 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: June 25 (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Whether you're in third grade or are a post-graduate, if you love filmmaking, we may have the perfect opportunity for you: the Young Filmmakers Contest! Each year, the contest awards between $100 and $1,000 to applicants who submit videos about environmentalism. While there are seven categories split by age group and video type, each applicant’s video must relate to conservation or environmentalism in some way. While those in grade 11 and under are restricted to more specific topics, those in grade 12 and above have more freedom. Submissions may also be submitted individually or in groups. The contest is offered by the One Earth Film Festival, the Midwest’s premier environmental film festival that “creates opportunities for understanding climate change, sustainability and the power of people.” If you want to express your love for the earth through film, we encourage you to apply to the Young Filmmakers Contest! This is a great opportunity not just to earn money for college, but also to gain more film experience and bring awareness to important issues.
John Locke Global Essay Contest
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: Up to $10,000 (7 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: May 31 to register and June 30 to submit (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The John Locke Institute encourages young people to cultivate the characteristics that turn good students into great writers: independent thought, depth of knowledge, clear reasoning, critical analysis and persuasive style. Our Essay Competition invites students to explore a wide range of challenging and interesting questions beyond the confines of the school curriculum. Entering an essay in our competition can build knowledge, and refine skills of argumentation. It also gives students the chance to have their work assessed by experts. All of our essay prizes are judged by a panel of senior academics drawn from leading universities including Oxford and Princeton. The judges will choose their favourite essay from each of seven subject categories, and a junior category for under 15s, and then select an overall 'best essay' across the seven subjects: Philosophy, Politics, Economics, History, Psychology, Theology and Law.
"Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Bold.org Profile
Scholarship Money Offered: $25,046 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: July 1 (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
At Bold.org, we believe that the world will be shaped by the bold—the fighters, the risk-takers, the earnest overachievers who won’t take no for an answer—the ones who know that a mountain is climbed a step at a time. Bold.org is built for students, like you, who are determined to make the climb. As you join the Bold.org platform, you get the opportunity to showcase your goals, achievements, and drive to scholarship panels via your student profile. The $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile.
Grades Eligible For Application: 11-12
Scholarship Application Type: BigFuture Checklist
Scholarship Money Offered: Up to $40,000 (>100 Winners of $500, 2 Winners of $40,000)
Scholarship Deadline: Monthly
Scholarship Description
​BigFuture rewards you for doing what you already are doing: planning for life after high school. With no essay, minimum GPA, test score, or citizenship requirements, BigFuture makes it easy to enter drawings (yes, plural!) each month. Simply complete unlocked steps on your dashboard, and you'll be automatically entered to win. One step completed = one entry each month . . . the earlier and sooner you complete tasks, the bigger your chances to win. Students whose families earn less than $60,000 a year receive two entries each drawing. Don't wait, get started today! ​
Jane Austen Society Of North America Essay Contest
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $1,000 (3 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: June 1 (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​JASNA conducts an annual student Essay Contest to encourage the study and appreciation of Jane Austen's works in new generations of readers.
Emergency Dentists USA Video Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Video
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (3 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: July 1 (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
At Emergency Dentists USA we understand the value of a strong education. That is why in 2023 for the Seventh Time we’re going to be offering an Annual $1000 Dental Themed Scholarship, to students of all majors, college or high school. The deadline will be July 1st each year.The scholarship will be a video submission, we’re looking for short, less than 2-minute long videos that focus on entertaining us while being creative and innovative with your ideas!
Savor Summer College Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 10-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay, Application with Letter of Recommendation
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: July 1 (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​AAAhhh…..summer vacation! Who doesn’t love sleeping in, basking in the sun, and NO HOMEWORK? Summer days for students should be savored and enjoyed, but they can also be used to work, volunteer, and help others. That’s where the Savor Summer College Scholarship comes in!
The Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Awards
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Poetry Piece(s)
Scholarship Money Offered: $200 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: July 1 (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, a non-profit, non-partisan 501(c)3 organization based in Santa Barbara, California, hosts an annual poetry contest called the Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Awards.
Grades Eligible For Application: 11-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: June 30 (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The "Courage To Grow Scholarship" was created to help students realize their college dreams. We don't want the college dreams and plans of so many to get lost in the financial shuffle. It takes a lot of determination and courage to forge ahead when sometimes it would be easier to give up. With the "Courage To Grow Scholarship," we strive to help students achieve their higher education goals. By taking away some of the concerns such as "how will I pay for college," students can concentrate on their education and focus on the task at hand. Today's economy is hard enough on a family; it is our desire to ease some of the financial burdens that a college education can put on individuals and their families.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Short Essay Prompt
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: June 30 (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
It's important to understand that almost anything you post on the Internet is neither temporary nor private. And posting too much information can have devastating consequences. Forty-three percent of employers who checked on social media have decided not to hire someone, according to a CareerBuilder survey. Twelve percent of college admissions officers who checked Facebook decided not to admit an applicant according to a Kaplan Test Prep survey. The purpose of this scholarship is to help you understand why you should be cautious about what you post on the Internet.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Short Essay Prompt
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: April 30 (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Each year there are 20 to 50 million tons of e-waste discarded in the world. E-waste contains toxic materials, including heavy metals, that can easily seep into the ground and ultimately get into groundwater supplies. According to the EPA, recycling e-waste allows more than 100 million pounds of materials to be reused annually. The purpose of this scholarship is to help you understand the impact of e-waste and what can be done to reduce e-waste.
Don't Text and Drive Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Short Essay Prompt
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: Septmeber 30 (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​Do you know how far you will drive on the freeway if you take your eyes off the road for five seconds, the average time it takes to send a text? An entire football field. According to the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, texting while driving makes drivers 23 times more likely to get into a "safety-critical event." The purpose of this scholarship is to help you understand the risks of texting while driving.
Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Short Essay Prompt
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: January 30 (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
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.
ConnectHER Film Festival Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Film
Scholarship Money Offered: Up to $5,000 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: June 15 (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The ConnectHER Film Festival is an international youth competition that welcomes short films about issues that impact women and girls.
Varsity Tutors College Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 11-12 (At least 16 years of Age)
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $200 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: 15th (Monthly)
Scholarship Description
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Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Short Essay Prompt
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: November 15th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
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Let Grow Think For Yourself Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 11-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $5,000 (4 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: April 30th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Every year, Let Grow asks high school students to think about the importance of free speech, curiosity, and open-mindedness in their everyday lives. We award a $5,000 scholarship to the Grand Prize Winner, and $1,000 each to three Runners-Up. Students submit 600-800 word essays about their personal experiences with these ideas. We like real-life stories of growth and change.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Movie Review
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: May 15th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
N/A
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $10,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: December 31st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Being funny can get you far in life - it makes people like you and may open up a lot of doors. Smart people are generally always in demand, and they can usually command high salaries. Rich people are more likely to be able to focus only doing things they enjoy. It's important to be happy with who you are, regardless of your wealth or intelligence level. So tell us, would you rather be smart, funny or rich...and why? Our Unigo $10K Scholarship could help increase your education with $10,000 to use towards school.
$10,000 Scholarship Contest | College Xpress
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12 can enter, but only eligible as rising college freshman in graduating senior year attending a member college
Scholarship Application Type: College Xpress Profile
Scholarship Money Offered: $10,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: May 1st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Just create a free profile on CollegeXpress to enter this contest! Once you’ve completed registration, you are officially entered. We choose a winner at random every spring.
"Expand Your Horizons" Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Bold.org Profile
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: April 28th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Getting the most out of life requires both the courage to explore the world, and the kindness and openness to welcome and accept all those you meet along the way. One student whose profile demonstrates an openness to learning about other cultures and sharing their own will receive $2,000 to help them continue on their path to travel and learn.
Around the Corner from College Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Application Form
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: December 31st and June 30th (Bi-Annually)
Scholarship Description
I was in high school not too long ago, and I remember the feelings of being stressed about preparing for college all too well. That's why I created this scholarship, to help get you started with identifying what YOU need to do to get prepared for everything that the college process entails.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Art Piece
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $1,500 (5 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: June 13th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The 13th annual Ocean Awareness Contest is a platform for young people to learn about environmental issues through art-making and creative communication, explore their relationship to a changing world, and become advocates for positive change. Students ages 11-18 from around the world are invited to participate.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay/Video
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $1,000 (5 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: February 13th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​Students across the country are invited to enter the National Ag Day essay and video contest, sponsored by the Agriculture Council of America.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Research
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $10,000 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: January 31st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​ExploraVision is a science competition that goes beyond the typical student science competition and into what it takes to bring ideas to reality. A teacher will sponsor and lead his/her students as they work in groups of 2 – 4 to simulate real research and development. A teacher will guide his or her students as they pick a current technology, research it, envision what it might look like in 10 or more years, and describe the development steps, pros & cons, and obstacles. Past winners have envisioned technologies ranging from a hand-held food allergen detector to a new device to help people who have lost limbs regain movement in real time.
Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $10,000 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: January 13th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
In Profiles in Courage, John F. Kennedy recounted the stories of eight U.S. senators who risked their careers to do what was right for the nation. These leaders demonstrated political courage by taking a stand for the public good in spite of pressure by interest groups, their political party, or even their constituents. The Profile in Courage Essay Contest challenges students to write an original and creative essay that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Google Doodle
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $30,000 (60 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: March 14th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​Use your imagination to create a Google Doodle based on what you’re grateful for. Students can work with any materials they choose, but all Doodles must be entered using the entry form. Parents and teachers can mail the completed entry form or submit it online as a .png or .jpg. The National Winner's artwork will be displayed on Google.com for one day. The winner will also receive a $30,000 college scholarship; a $50,000 technology package for their school/non-profit organization; a trip to Google headquarters in California; Google hardware, and fun Google swag.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Video/Social Media Account/Graphic Design
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $10,000 (9 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: April 27th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The Create Real Impact Contest calls on students, ages 14-22, to showcase their solutions and strategies to stop the #1 killer of young people–car crashes caused by reckless and distracted driving.
Too Cool To Pay For School Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Form
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: Last Days of March, June, September, December (Quarterly)
Scholarship Description
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. The winner of the scholarship will be determined by random drawing and then contacted directly and announced on this page.
Kemper Human Rights Education Foundation Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $4,000 (3 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: December 10th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The Kemper Human Rights Education Foundation (khref.org) is offering prizes of $4000, $2000, and $1000 to high school students judged to have written the best answers to the question below. There are two contests and two sets of prizes: one for high school students in the U.S. and one for high school students who are citizens and residents of other countries.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $700 (3 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: August 8th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
ConfidentWriters.com is calling all students to show their literary genius, get published and win big! Your opportunity to win a cash scholarship is here, ready and waiting for you. Have no fear, put away your doubts because you don’t have to be an advanced writer to qualify. Grab your computer and let your imagination run wild onto those pages. This is your chance to make your creativity and imagination get the best of you.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: February 10th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
We are excited to announce the Forshaving Scholarship. Every year Forshaving.com awards one student a scholarship worth $1,000. This scholarship will be awarded to a deserving candidate who demonstrates a high skill in article writing.
Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Art Piece
Scholarship Money Offered: $10,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: March 1st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Are you over 14 years of age, enrolled in high school or college, and enjoy making original artwork? If so, the Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest may be the perfect opportunity for you! Each year, the contest awards $10,000 to the applicant who submits the best holiday, greeting, or all-around holiday card. While the top ten finalists will be decided by a public vote, the final winner will be decided by a panel of judges.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $250 (3 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: July 5th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
This annual essay competition was established in 1998 to honor Lincoln vet George Watt, a writer and lifelong activist central to the creation of ALBA. Students from anywhere in the world are invited to submit an essay or thesis chapter about any aspect of the Spanish Civil War, the global political or cultural struggles against fascism in 1920s and 1930s, or the lifetime histories and contributions of the international volunteers who fought in support of the Spanish Republic from 1936 to 1938.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Cirkled In Profile
Scholarship Money Offered: $250 (3 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31 (Quarterly)
Scholarship Description
This annual essay competition was established in 1998 to honor Lincoln vet George Watt, a writer and lifelong activist central to the creation of ALBA. Students from anywhere in the world are invited to submit an essay or thesis chapter about any aspect of the Spanish Civil War, the global political or cultural struggles against fascism in 1920s and 1930s, or the lifetime histories and contributions of the international volunteers who fought in support of the Spanish Republic from 1936 to 1938.
Elevate Women in Technology Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: November 30th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The Elevate Women in Technology Scholarship exists to move the tech industry in the right direction by empowering the next generation of extraordinary women leaders.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Community Project
Scholarship Money Offered: $5,000 (4 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: March 29th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The 4‑H Youth in Action program amplifies the diverse stories and leadership of 4‑H youth who are making a difference in their communities every day. It is a premiere community of 4‑H’ers who are preparing for their future while showcasing how 4‑H changed their lives and equipped them to change the lives of others.
Grades Eligible For Application: 11
Scholarship Application Type: Application Form, Letters of Recommendation
Scholarship Money Offered: Full Ride (100 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: February 23rd (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
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. The Coolidge may be used by recipients at any accredited college or university in the United States. Anyone of any background, pursuing any academic discipline of study, may apply to this non-partisan, need-blind, program. Students apply for the Coolidge Scholarship during their junior year of high school.
Grades Eligible For Application: 11-12
Scholarship Application Type: Video
Scholarship Money Offered: $25,000 (~100 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: January 11th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​The Live Más Scholarship is for students who are pursuing higher education, preparing for the workforce, or using their passion to ignite change in their communities and beyond. We believe in you – no matter where you are in your journey, whether just recognizing your strengths and developing your passion or bringing it to life and inspiring others to join you.
Campus Reel Virtual Tour Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Watching a Video and Registering a Campus Reel Profile
Scholarship Money Offered: $2,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: July 31st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
N/A
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Haiku
Scholarship Money Offered: $100 (5 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: August 31st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
California Freethought Day believes that secular rights, science, social justice, civic engagement, and the First Amendment should be celebrated, and wants to support students as they further their education. To further that goal, we've launched a social media scholarship contest for high school and college students anywhere in the United States.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Video
Scholarship Money Offered: $750 (2 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: August 31st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
California Freethought Day believes that secular rights, science, social justice, civic engagement, and the First Amendment should be celebrated, and wants to support students as they further their education. To further that goal, we've launched a social media scholarship contest for middle school, high school, trade school, and college students anywhere in the United States.
Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Application Form
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $1,000 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: June 31st and December 31st (Bi-Annually)
Scholarship Description
The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is a merit-based program that helps students fulfill their dreams of a higher education. The scholarship is named for Gen and Kelly Tanabe, best-selling authors on education, whose generous donations fund this program.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $1,500 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: December 1st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
FRA sponsors an annual essay contest to promote the spirit of Americanism and patriotism among our country’s youth. FRA's Americanism Essay Contest is open to all students, grades 7 through 12, including those who are home schooled. Students are invited to submit a 350-word essay through an FRA member or local FRA branch before the December 1st deadline. Local winners are forwarded for competition at the regional level and regional winners compete for national prizes. The grand national winner receives $1,500. Other winners receive $1,000 for first place, $750 for second place, and $500 for third place.
Grades Eligible For Application: 10-12
Scholarship Application Type: Application Form
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: October 17th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The College JumpStart Scholarship is an annual, merit-based competition— financial need is not considered—that is open to 10th-12th graders, college students and non-traditional students. The main requirement is that you are committed to going to school and can express your goals for getting a higher education. The first place prize is a $1,000 scholarship to help cover educational expenses. This award can be used at any college or university in the United States.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Application Form, Video/Essay, Letters of Recommendation, Transcript
Scholarship Money Offered: $2,500 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: May 31st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Addressing the technician shortage and skills gap facing the industry is at the core of what the Garage Gurus do, and to support this mission, we’re offer our Technician Scholarship: now entering its 9th year! This scholarship is designed to help support the next generation of technicians – whether they’re a high school looking to get started, or a student whose returning to school to learn new skills and entering an exciting field: either way, this scholarship helps them open doors!
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Research Project Proposal
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (6 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: January 1st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Rather than requiring students to have completed a research project before applying, THINK caters to students who have done extensive research on the background of a potential research project and are looking for additional guidance in the early stages of their project.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay/Video/STEM/PSA/Short Film/Social Media Video
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (1 Winner in Each Category)
Scholarship Deadline: September 17th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
N/A
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $1,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: November 3rd (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Write an essay on a sustainable construction-related topic for a chance at over $1500 in college scholarships!
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Audio Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $35,000 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: October 31st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​Established in 1947, our Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay.
A&F Business Consultants Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 11-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (2 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: June 7th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​Abbott & Fenner are committed to continuing our efforts at helping those who have the desire and ambition to succeed.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Entrepreneurship Competition
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $1,000 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: February 18th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​The Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition is a virtual competition that attracts the very best high school-aged entrepreneurs from all over the world.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Entrepreneurship Competition
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $100,000 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: August 30th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The Diamond Challenge provides a unique opportunity for teens to learn about entrepreneurship while putting their ideas into action. While many entrepreneurship programs focus on principles of small business management, the Diamond Challenge focuses on unleashing creativity, encouraging a mindset of abundance and self-determination, and promoting purposeful entrepreneurial action.
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Visual Arts/Writing Piece
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $12,500 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: Varies by Region (Usually December-January) (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. The Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to identify students with exceptional artistic and literary talent and present their remarkable work to the world through the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The Awards give students opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication, and scholarships. In 2022, students across the United States and Canada entered more than 260,000 original works in 28 different categories of art and writing.
The American Foreign Services Association Essay Contest
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $2,500 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: April 3rd (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
US students grade 9 through 12, as well as students in the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, or US citizens attending school abroad or at home are welcome to submit an essay identifying the United States’ strengths and weaknesses in establishing peace in foreign countries. The essay must be between 1,000 and 1,250 words and answer three questions about US foreign policy and national security.
Grades Eligible For Application: 10-12
Scholarship Application Type: Visual Arts
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $10,000 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: October 13th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​For many young people, applying to YoungArts may be the first step in affirming “I am an artist.” YoungArts is one of the only organizations in the U.S. that supports artists across 10 disciplines at all stages of development, beginning with the critical moment when they decide to pursue a life in the arts, and continuing throughout their careers.
Bennington College Young Writers Award
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Writing Piece
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $1,000 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: November 1st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Bennington launched the Young Writers Awards to promote excellence in writing at the high school level. Our goal with this competition is to recognize outstanding writing achievement by high school students.
Leonard L. Milberg ’53 High School Poetry Prize
Grades Eligible For Application: 11
Scholarship Application Type: Poetry
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $1,500 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: November 27th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​The Leonard L. Milberg ’53 High School Poetry Prize recognizes outstanding work by student writers in the 11th grade in the U.S. or abroad. Contest judges are poets on the Princeton University creative writing faculty, which includes Marilyn Chin, Michael Dickman, Lynn Melnick, Paul Muldoon, Kathleen Ossip, Patricia Smith, and Susan Wheeler.
SPJ/JEA High School Essay Contest
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $1,000 (3 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: February 19th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The Sigma Delta Chi Foundation of the Society of Professional Journalists and the Journalism Education Association want to increase high school students' knowledge and understanding of the importance of independent media to our lives. National winners of this essay contest receive scholarship awards. $5 Entry Fee
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $500 (3 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: February 1st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​Every year, the EngineerGirl website hosts a contest dealing with engineering and its impact on our world. The topic and detailed instructions for the contest are posted in September with a deadline for submissions on February 1st of the following year. Winners are announced in the summer.
World Historian Student Essay Competition
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: February 1st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The World Historian Student Essay Competition is an international competition open to students enrolled in grades K–12 in public, private, and parochial schools, and those in home-study programs.
The Adroit Prizes for Poetry and Prose
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Poetry and/or Prose
Scholarship Money Offered: $200 (2 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: May 3rd (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The Adroit Prizes are awarded annually to two students of secondary or undergraduate status. We’re fortunate to receive exceptional work from emerging writers in high school and college, and the best of the best will be recognized by the Adroit Prizes.
Vivek Ramaswamy American Identity Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Video
Scholarship Money Offered: $25,000 (10 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: August 18th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
In the face of declining national pride, Vivek Ramaswamy will endow a new scholarship to revive patriotism amongst young Americans. This year, ten high school students will be eligible to receive a $25,000 scholarship for concisely articulating what it means to be an American in 2023.
Tailon Leitzsey's "Perseverance Is Key" Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (4 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: December 15th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
For the Perseverance is Key Scholarship, we will be awarding 4 scholarships worth $1,000 each will be given to students who have demonstrated perseverance throughout their lives.
Alan Bowman's Sack the Stigma Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: December 1st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​I am super excited to be partnering with Access Scholarships to award a $1,000 scholarship to a student who recognizes the importance of speaking up about mental health, and is an advocate in their community for encouraging others to do the same. Together, we can Sack the Stigma!
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Financial Solutions
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $1,500 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: Rolling
Scholarship Description
​Start earning cash with Scholly by discovering our trusted partners.
"A Better World" Spirituality and Technology Advancement Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: July 19th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
"A Better World" Spirituality and Technology Advancement Scholarships are open to all high school and college students in the United States and around the world. You will receive funding for tuition, fees, and other educational, research and development costs.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Profile
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: Last Day of Month (Monthly)
Scholarship Description
N/A
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Sign Up!
Scholarship Money Offered: $2,500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: Last Day of Month (Monthly)
Scholarship Description
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Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Form
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: Last Day of Month (Monthly)
Scholarship Description
​The SuperCollege Scholarship is our way to give back to help you make college affordable. It's open to all students -- high school, college, grad or adult -- who are currently in college or plan to start. You can use the scholarship to pay for tuition, books, computers, room and board or any education-related expense. To apply, complete the online application form. All winners will be selected based on completeness of application. Incomplete entries are automatically disqualified.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: August 31st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Scholarships can be fun! Take a break from the boring application routine and make us laugh. That's right; we want a real LOL moment. Make Me Laugh is a fun scholarship that lets you cut loose and lighten things up. Looking for a scholarship for comedians? Now is your chance to show us your funny bone. Perhaps you always have an embarrassing - but funny - story to share. Great! We'll promise to laugh with you, not at you.
Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Research
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $75,000 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: Varies by Region, check website for more information
Scholarship Description
Society for Science is a champion for science, dedicated to expanding scientific literacy, effective STEM education and scientific research.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Form
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: August 31st, December 31st, April 30th (Triannually)
Scholarship Description
This is a merit-based scholarship and financial need is not considered. We designed this scholarship to help students pay for college and it may be used to pay for tuition or any related fees such as room and board. The first prize is $1,000.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Sign Up!
Scholarship Money Offered: $529 (5 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: Last Day of Month (Monthly)
Scholarship Description
We are awarding five fortunate Upromise families $529 each month. Increase your chances by earning more rewards through Upromise.
Wizeprep USA High School Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Application Form
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: July 31st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Wizeprep is extremely excited to be providing a $1,000 scholarship to a US High School student!
Rubincam Youth Writing Competition
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Genealogy Writing
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (2 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: December 15th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​The Rubincam Youth Writing Competition was established in 1986 to honor Milton Rubincam, CG, FASG, FNGS, for his many years of service to the National Genealogical Society and to the field of genealogy. These awards encourage and recognize our youth as the next generation of family historians.
IBF High School Essay Competition
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $1,000 (3 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: January 21st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
We believe that mental health education is most effective when it begins in our youth.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $2,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: October 31st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​Hone your survival tactics and imagine what your school or college campus might be like in a zombie apocalypse. Our Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship committee wants to know your plan to avoid the zombies, where you’d hide, and the top-five things you’d bring to stay alive.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: December 31st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​So, inspired by David Letterman and his top ten lists, we created the Top Ten List Scholarship. With so many awards based on grades and extracurricular activities, this unique scholarship gives you the chance to show us what's truly special and different about you. Get creative, be serious, or tug at our heart strings. Whatever you do, you only have ten reasons to convince us, so make each one count.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: September 30th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​Have something on your mind? Let it out, or better yet SHOUT it out. Give your thoughts a voice and earn free college money at the same time.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $5,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: November 30th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
While continuing your education takes time, and money, there's a certain value that everyone is hoping to achieve. Our Education Matters Scholarship is giving you the chance to state why education matters. Why does education matter to you? What is the value you hope to receive from college? What would you do to convince the college cynics?
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $2,500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: March 31st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​Use your imagination and become the superhero, or perhaps supervillain, you've always wanted to be. Would you live a life in a comic book universe or use your powers here in the real world? We want to know how you would use your super powers for good, or bad, even if it was just for the day.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: June 30th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
What we learn from our mistakes can often be invaluable - but we're here to help put a price to it. While we can't undo the past, this fun scholarship is available to students looking for a unique way to earn free college money. Our Do-Over Scholarship will award $1,500 to one lucky applicant. Don't let "applying for this scholarship" be that do-over moment for you!
Student Research Group Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $7,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: July 26th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The Community Contribution Scholarship application will take you a few minutes to complete. The essay topic should describe a need or a problem in your community and how you have determined a way to address the issue. Make sure to tell us how you implemented your plan to make change happen within your community.
Save The Everglades Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Form
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: June 1st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​In order to raise awareness and promote protection of the Everglades, Florida Realty Marketplace is proud to offer a $500 scholarship for college & high school students pursing a degree in the Science or Legal field. We’re looking for bright, talented students who care about the environment to apply for this unique opportunity.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Form, Short Answer
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: August 31st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
We have a new scholarship opportunity for the month of August, the CX Summer Song Scholarship! All you have to do is answer this one question: What is your favorite song to listen to during the summer? The last day to enter is August 31st, so get started today!
CollegeXpress Refer-a-Friend Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Raffle
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: Last Day of Month (Monthly)
Scholarship Description
​Applicant must share the corresponding link on the sponsor's application URL with their friends through their favorite social media site or email. For every friend who registers with CollegeXpress, you'll get a shot at a $500 scholarship!
Niche $25,000 Back to School Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Sign up on Niche
Scholarship Money Offered: $25,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: September 27th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​Niche is giving one student $25,000 to help pay for tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required!
ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 11-12
Scholarship Application Type: Sign up on ScholarshipOwl
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (4 Winners) and $2,000 to 4 Winners in December
Scholarship Deadline: Last Day of Month (Monthly)
Scholarship Description
Sign up to apply to win your share of the $50,000 No Essay Scholarship!
Youth Free Expression Film Contest
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Short Film
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $1,000 (3 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: September 8th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
This year, the topic for the Youth Free Expression Film Contest is SPEAKING WITH PEOPLE WHOSE IDEAS YOU HATE. Young people are confronted daily with views they disagree with, from censorship in schools to online hate speech – That’s why we’re asking young people to make a video exploring speaking with people whose ideas you hate.
Creative Outlook Cover Contest
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Art Piece
Scholarship Money Offered: $250 (3 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: September 1st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Enter the 2023 Creative Outlook Cover Contest for your chance to win an art scholarship and your artwork on the cover of the 2023 Creative Outlook Magazine.
Quality Temp Staffing Radiology Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: Jan 31st, 2024 (ONE-TIME)
Scholarship Description
​This scholarship seeks to support students who have realized that they have the ability to make a monumental impact on the healthcare field through radiology.
"The Summer I Turned Pretty" Fan Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: August 15, 2024 (Rolling at Monthly Deadlines)
Scholarship Description
Students at any education level are eligible to apply for this scholarship so long as they are a fan of this transformative TV series. This scholarship operates on a rolling deadline. However, the earlier you submit your application, the better your chances of being considered. Are you Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah? Defend your choice with specific moments from the series.
Ultimate K-Pop Stan Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: August 15, 2024 (Rolling at Monthly Deadlines)
Scholarship Description
Students at any education level are eligible to apply for this scholarship as long as they have a genuine appreciation for K-Pop and its influence on the world. This scholarship operates on a rolling deadline. However, the earlier you submit your application, the better your chances of being considered. Which K-Pop group/artist is your favorite and how have they made an impact on your life and global culture?
Fall Favs: A Starbucks Stan Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: August 15, 2024 (Rolling at Monthly Deadlines)
Scholarship Description
We invite you to reflect on your favorite Starbucks autumn beverages and share how they’ve enriched your experiences during this cozy and reflective time of year. This scholarship operates on a rolling deadline. However, the earlier you submit your application, the better your chances of being considered. Is there a particular fall-inspired drink from Starbucks that holds a special place in your heart? How has this drink become a character in your own fall narrative?
DoSomething: Uncensored Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: August 31st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Read a banned book from our list...and share how you’ll discuss with your peers the value these books and stories have on society!
Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 11-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: November 15th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $3,000 (16 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: November 15, 2023 (ONE-TIME)
Scholarship Description
All you have to do is offer your thoughts and ideas to the Ode To Millenial-Gen Z text given in the scholarship website!
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Grades Eligible For Application: 11-12 (17 years old <=)
Scholarship Application Type: Application Form
Scholarship Money Offered: $2,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: Last Day of Month (Monthly)
Scholarship Description
Sallie Mae cares about providing you the resources needed to successfully navigate financing college. That's why we're offering you the opportunity to earn a $2,000 scholarship. We know that college is a big step forward in achieving your goals and we want to help you get there using all the tools Sallie Mae has to offer.
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Grades Eligible For Application: 10-12 (16 years <=)
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: August 31st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The scholarship is a competition based on a short essay. Family income, grades and test scores are not used in selecting a winner. The award must be used for any education-related expenses such as tuition, fees, books and room and board.
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Disney Channel Rewind Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: August 25, 2024 (Rolling at Monthly Deadlines)
Scholarship Description
Dive deep into your memories, rekindle that Disney magic, and share your stories of joy, laughter, and lessons from your favorite Disney Channel show. This is more than a scholarship; it's a time machine to the most whimsical and wonder-filled days of our lives. All students from any education level who grew up watching Disney Channel are invited to apply!
Minecraft Forever Fan Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: August 25, 2024 (Rolling at Monthly Deadlines)
Scholarship Description
This scholarship celebrates Minecraft's unique ability to foster innovation, collaboration, and a profound connection with players across the globe. It stands as a testament to the stories created, the structures built, and the challenges overcome within its pixelated expanse. Students from all academic pursuits who've been inspired, challenged, or purely delighted by Minecraft are warmly invited to apply!
Spider-Man Showdown Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: August 25, 2024 (Rolling at Monthly Deadlines)
Scholarship Description
This scholarship isn't just a tribute to Spider-Man; it's a recognition of the differing interpretations and what they represent to fans. From the storylines we cherish to the villains we love to hate, Spider-Man's journey has been as much ours as it has been his. Students from every educational background who've been captivated, inspired, or simply entertained by the Spider-Man sagas are invited to apply!
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: August 25, 2024 (Rolling at Monthly Deadlines)
Scholarship Description
From the action-packed sequences to the tear-jerking moments, anime has crafted a legacy of its own, mirroring life in the most unexpected ways. Students from all educational backgrounds who've been moved, invigorated, or simply entertained by anime are encouraged to apply!
Addiction Awareness Campaign Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: May 31st and November 30th (Bi-Annually)
Scholarship Description
To raise awareness as to the causes, consequences and treatment of addiction, Seasons in Malibu, an addiction treatment center, is seeking to reward essay applicants $1,500 in scholarships- for students entering college or already enrolled in a higher education institution.
Grades Eligible For Application: 10-12 (16 years <=)
Scholarship Application Type: Application Form
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,500 (1 Winner in Each Submission Period (3 Yearly))
Scholarship Deadline: (Tri-Annually)
Scholarship Description
We're looking for students who are interested in pursuing a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) major.
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NextStepU Win Free Tuition Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Sign Up on NextStepU!
Scholarship Money Offered: $2,500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: August 31st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
N/A
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Bold.org profile
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (2 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: March 30th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Socioeconomic status, race, gender, health, country of origin, and a host of other factors deeply influence one’s ability to ascend in the world. As a small way to help create a more equal playing field, the “$1,000 Equal Opportunity” Scholarship exists to support two motivated high school, undergraduate, or graduate school students who want to improve their life and the lives of the people around them.
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Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Art Piece
Scholarship Money Offered: $2,000 (3 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: October 13th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
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NSHSS Performing Arts: Theater Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Video
Scholarship Money Offered: $2,000 (3 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: October 13th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
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Activism and Advocacy Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (5 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: September 4th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​Do you have a passion for bringing about social, political, and/or civil change in your community? Does a particular cause or idea have your attention? Do you hope to apply these skills to your college education? NSHSS wants to hear about it!
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essays
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: January 31st, May 31st, September 30th (Tri-Annually)
Scholarship Description
​Designed by you. Led by you. Supported by GripTape. 10 weeks, up to $500, and a Champion to help you explore your passions.
Humans of Dementia Storytelling Scholarship Program
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Writing/Photo profiles taken of someone living with Alzheimer's
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,500 (6 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: October 1st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Storytelling is a powerful tool to help bring light to Alzheimer's disease and dementia. HFC's Humans of Dementia Storytelling Scholarship is open to high school and college students who have been impacted in some way by Alzheimer's disease. This scholarship focuses on storytelling as a tool to drive awareness and inspire change about Alzheimer's disease. Students are invited to submit a written or photo profile of someone living with Alzheimer's disease or who passed away from the disease.
StudyCorgi's $1,500 Annual Students' Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Video
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $1,500 (3 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: September 17th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​StudyCorgi is launching its annual $1,500 scholarship to support creative students in their movie-making skills. Two winners will receive the prizes: a $1,000 scholarship for first place and $500 for the runner-up.
Eye on The Future Teen Video Contest
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Video
Scholarship Money Offered: $2,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: April 16th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
We created the Eye on the Future Teen Video Contest because we want to hear from the next
generation of scientists (that’s you!) about why science is so important. Check out the info
below to learn more and enter the contest!
L. Ron Hubbard Illustrator Contest
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Art Piece
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (3 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: (Quarterly)
Scholarship Description
L. Ron Hubbard’s Illustrators of the Future Contest is an opportunity for new science fiction and fantasy artists worldwide to have their work judged by some of the masters in the field and discovered by a wide audience.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Writing Piece (Science Fiction/Fantasy Only)
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $1,000 (3 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: (Quarterly)
Scholarship Description
L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest is an opportunity for new writers of science fiction and fantasy to have their work judged by some of the masters in the field and discovered by a wide audience.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Video
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $5,000 (10 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: September 16th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
No one does it alone and we all need help during our personal, academic, and professional journey. The goal of this scholarship contest is to spotlight and say ‘thank you’ to those heroes that have helped us accomplish our goals and make our dreams a reality.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $25,000 (3 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: October 10th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Our essay contest provides an avenue for high school students to explore these important challenges, and strive for novel answers. More than ever, the world needs thoughtful, critical thinkers. But, more than this, we want to create a genuine sense of compassion and hope for what humanity might be able to achieve. Our mission is to empower the next generation, through fostering relentless inquiry and uncompromising originality, to shape the vast number of future generations to come.
Grades Eligible For Application: 11-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (2 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: October 1st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Students often don’t receive the same resources or levels of encouragement which can cause disparities when it comes to enrollment in college. No matter one’s background or identity, it’s critical for the rising generations to believe in themselves and have the confidence to pursue their dreams. This scholarship seeks to support confident students who believe in their goals and won’t stop until they succeed.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: September 8th, 2024 (Rolling at Monthly Deadlines)
Scholarship Description
All you ‘Stranger Things’ devotees out there, this is your moment. Whether you’re all about the ’80s vibes, the Demogorgons, or just a big fan of the Scoops Troop, hit us with your dream trio and tell us why they’re your best bet against the supernatural. The clock’s ticking, just like those tense moments in the Hawkins Lab. This scholarship has a rolling deadline, so get your entries in early! The sooner you share your Hawkins dream team, the better your odds.
Nintendo Super Fan Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: September 8th, 2024 (Rolling at Monthly Deadlines)
Scholarship Description
All Nintendo lovers, regardless of how many Koopas you’ve stomped or princesses you’ve saved, if you’ve ever had a “did that just happen?!” moment during a multiplayer sesh, we’re all ears. Hit us up with your stories and claim your coin (or, you know, scholarship)! We’ve got a rolling deadline for this one, but here’s the inside scoop – the earlier you drop your story, the better your chances of catching our eye. So, why wait? Dive right in!
$2,500 College Raptor Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $2,500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: (Quarterly)
Scholarship Description
To help students take a thoughtful approach to their college decision process and to help pay for college, College Raptor awards a $2,500 scholarship four times per year.
Bold.org x Forever 21 Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Via Instagram
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: September 27, 2023 (ONE-TIME)
Scholarship Description
​Not only will the lucky winner walk away with a $500 scholarship to help fund their dreams (because, let’s face it, education can be pricey), but they’ll also snag an ultra-chic Forever 21 Quilted Zip-Up Jacket in size LARGE. Yes, you read that right. You can level up your wardrobe AND your education in one go!
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: September 8th, 2024 (Rolling at Monthly Deadlines)
Scholarship Description
​Whether you're a seasoned fan re-watching the series for the umpteenth time or a newbie discovering the magic, students at all education levels are welcome to apply. Given our rolling deadline, those who submit earlier might just catch our attention faster. So, don your World's Best Boss mug, embrace your inner Schrute, and seize this opportunity!
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Application Form
Scholarship Money Offered: $2,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: March 15th & September 15th (Bi-Annually)
Scholarship Description
Have you read… Less than five percent of VC dollars go to women-led businesses?
Well, we have, and we believe them to be true. That’s why we’re eager to offer a scholarship exclusively for women who want to execute on their business ideas.
Once Upon a #Booktok Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: August 15th, 2024 (Rolling at Monthly Deadlines)
Scholarship Description
We invite you to dive deep into books that gained traction on #BookTok to create your ideal bookshelf. Whether you're a casual reader or an avid bookworm, if #BookTok has impacted your literary choices, we want to hear your insight.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: September 20th, 2024 (Rolling at Monthly Deadlines)
Scholarship Description
This scholarship aims to celebrate the vulnerability, strength, and creativity of today's youth. Feel free to delve deep into the lyrics of "GUTS," drawing parallels between Olivia Rodrigo's portrayal of teenage emotions and your own personal experiences. Whether it's navigating the rollercoaster of growing up, the weight of societal expectations, or the journey of self-discovery, we want to hear your unique perspective on how this album has influenced your perspective or taught you something new.
CapCut Meme Master Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: CapCut Post
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: September 30th, 2024 (Rolling at Monthly Deadlines)
Scholarship Description
This scholarship is designed to honor the brilliance of video creators who harness the power of Capcut, a renowned video editor and meme maker, to create memorable and laughter-inducing memes. Dive deep into your creative reservoir, channel your inner meme artist, and show us a meme that makes us laugh.
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Youth Equine Service Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: May 1st (ONE-TIME)
Scholarship Description
Any current student who loves working with horses and has experience working with a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization may apply for this scholarship. To apply, tell us what you’ve learned about yourself by doing volunteer work.
James Alan Cox Foundation for Student Photojournalists
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Photography Piece, Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $2,500 (5 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: November 15th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Founded in memory of James Alan Cox, a television photojournalist, The James Alan Cox Foundation for Student Photojournalists aims to provide financial support to student photographers of high school and college age. Through a variety of funding, including equipment purchases and scholarships for college and technical school classes, the foundation’s mission is to expand educational and developmental opportunities for student photographers demonstrating interest, talent and financial need.
Anthony Quinn Foundation Scholarships
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Art Piece
Scholarship Money Offered: Up to $3,000 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: November 30th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​The Anthony Quinn Foundation Scholarship Program was established to commemorate Anthony Quinn’s contribution to the arts and support his vision for an art-conscious-society. The Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to high school students who wish to attend a recognized pre-college, or summer intensive arts education program.
Association For Women in Mathematics Essay Contest
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: February 1st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​To increase awareness of women’s ongoing contributions to the mathematical sciences, the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) and Math for America co-sponsor an essay contest for biographies of contemporary women mathematicians and statisticians in academic, industrial, and government careers. The essays will be based primarily on an interview with a woman currently working in or retired from a mathematical sciences career. Participation is open to middle school, high school, and undergraduate students.
Resilient Scholar Award for Single-Parent Houesholds
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: April 25th, 2024 (ONE-TIME)
Scholarship Description
Hardship is especially acute for students from single-parent households, who often are forced to be more independent due to their family circumstances. Children of single parents often face financial struggles due to relying on the income of just one parent, making it difficult to afford the costs of higher education. This scholarship seeks to support students who have overcome hardships in pursuing their journey to college.
Grades Eligible For Application: 11-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,500 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: January 15th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​We are a private foundation that awards a yearly aviation scholarship to financially support a deserving young person pursuing their Private Pilot Certificate.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $5,000 (150 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: January 19th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
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 we are celebrating our 20th anniversary of the competition and for 2024, we are asking students in grades 6-12 to create a short (5-6 minute) video documentary on a topic that relates to the competition theme, "Looking Forward while Considering the Past."
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: March 31st, September 1st, January 1st (Tri-Annually)
Scholarship Description
Many drivers are not aware of these startling and very scary facts, especially newer drivers. The essay contest “In The Driver’s Seat” seeks to have applicants highlight the importance of being a safe and educated driver. This scholarship seeks to reward six students for his or her submission dealing with the importance of being a safe and educated driver. The application is handled in essay format. To apply, submit an essay of no less than 750 words in Microsoft Word format addressing the following questions:
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Art Piece on Frogs
Scholarship Money Offered: $100 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: November 1st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Amphibian populations worldwide are in the midst of a mass extinction crisis, yet many people are completely unaware! We need your help in getting the word out: we encourage all nature lovers to seek out their inner frog artist and participate in the SAVE THE FROGS! Art Contest!
Tim Williams Automotive Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12 (Pursuing Career in Auto Repair)
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: April 15th, 2024 (ONE-TIME)
Scholarship Description
Propelling the automotive industry requires helping lower-income students overcome their financial constraints so they’re able to reach their full potential in the field. Many students who are ready to learn, willing to assist others, and have a clear vision for their future are hindered only by their financial background. The scholarship seeks to support students who are eager to enter the auto repair industry and require financial aid for further education.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: May 30th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
This scholarship aims to support students who love reading books and believe in the power of reading to transform their lives and become good people in the world. All students with a passion for reading may apply for this scholarship. To apply, please tell us: if you could have everyone in the world read one book, what book would you choose and why.
Barber and Stylist Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12 (Interested in Barbering/Cosmetology)
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $5,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: March 20, 2024 (ONE-TIME)
Scholarship Description
Supporting students in their pursuit of barbering or cosmetology is an investment in their future and the well-being of their future clients. This scholarship looks to inspire the next generation of stylist by providing financial support to students who are interested in barbering or cosmetology.
Learner No-Essay SAT Tutoring Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Bold.org Profile
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: June 30th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Imagine your learning and career possibilities if you didn’t have to worry about things like how much an SAT tutor costs and how to study for the SATs! The Learner SAT Tutoring Scholarship takes care of the hard parts and sets you up for success. If you have the desire to achieve, compete with the best of them, and see a future in your dream university then we can help you with the rest.
Learner Math Lover Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: June 30th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Math teaches important skills such as problem solving and logical thinking, which we use on a daily basis. Advancements in technology, computers, and predicting economic trends are only a few of the things math has helped us achieve. The Learner Math Lover Scholarship will highlight the importance of math and all that it has brought to society by supporting a student who loves math. Students of any education level are eligible to apply if they love math. To apply, write about what you love about math.
1989 (Taylor's Version) Fan Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,989 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: December 1st (ONE-TIME)
Scholarship Description
This scholarship is tailored (pun intended) for those who have been moved, inspired, or simply can't stop jamming to "1989 (Taylor's Version)". Any student at any education level with any GPA is eligible to apply for this scholarship. The only requirement is that you are a fan of Taylor Swift!
National Rice Month Scholarship Contest
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Video
Scholarship Money Offered: Up to $5,000 (3 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: October 31st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Rice, Camera, Action! Help us promote U.S.-grown rice, National Rice Month, and the importance of rice to your state — and earn scholarship money in the process!
Grades Eligible For Application: 11-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: Up to $5,000 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: April 29th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Select one of the following three prompts about The Fountainhead and write an essay in response to it.
Essays must be written in English only and between 800 and 1,600 words in length, double-spaced.
Trades Make The World Go Round Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12 (Pursuing Trade School)
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: April 30th, 2024 (ONE-TIME)
Scholarship Description
Any high school, undergraduate, or trade school student who will be pursuing a trade program, including HVAC, roofing, welding, cosmetology, etc., may apply for this scholarship.
USBC Youth Scholarships for Bowlers
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Varies
Scholarship Money Offered: Varies
Scholarship Deadline: Varies
Scholarship Description
One of the great benefits of USBC Youth membership is the chance to earn college scholarships so you can pursue your dreams. More than $6 million in annual scholarships are awarded to youth bowlers each season based on academic, leadership and on-lane performances. Below are several national scholarships with links to the application portal.
Grades Eligible For Application: 11-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $15,000 (4 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: November 18th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The Modeling the Future Challenge is a real-world competition for high school students combining math modeling, data analysis, and risk management into one exciting challenge!
"A Daring Path" No-Essay Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Bold.org Profile
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: May 30th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
To encourage everyone to confront their fears and live life to the fullest, the "A Daring Path" No-Essay Scholarship exists to support a bold person who wants to get the most out of this world. The scholarship is open to all students and non-students from any field of study. The only requirement is that you’re ready to take on the world and create a life that other people dream to live.
"A Courageous Spirit" No-Essay Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Bold.org Profile
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: June 30th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
To encourage everyone to confront their fears and build more meaningful lives, this scholarship exists to support a courageous and ambitious person who wants to grow. The scholarship is open to all students and non-students from any field of study. The only requirement is that you’re ready to learn, grow, and choose courage over comfort on your journey in life.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $500(20 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: March 7th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​Every year, NSHSS continues to grow its scholarship funding to assist high-achieving scholars, like you, in making their college dreams come true. In today's academic climate, we know that scholarship funding is highly competitive. That is why NSHSS wants to help you win your first scholarship! In Your First Scholarship, an award for those who have never before won a scholarship, we will be walking you through all the steps of the application process, providing the best tips and tricks, and essentially, leaving you with a refined "toolbox" for you to use in all your future endeavors—from academic to professional. You can then submit all your newly gained knowledge and tools for the opportunity to win one (1) of twenty (20) $500 scholarships.
NSHSS Mental Health Awareness Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $2,000 (5 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: March 14th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​The World Health Organization (WHO) defines mental health as "a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community." The stigma surrounding mental illness has become far too common, but more and more individuals are speaking out and raising awareness on the issue. NSHSS wants to award students for their positive efforts in spreading awareness and affecting change regarding mental health.
NSHSS Member's 18 Under 18 Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (18 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: March 14th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
NSHSS is looking for the nation's most effective leaders under 18 whose inspiration spreads positive influence for world betterment. Create and upload a video between 30 seconds and 3 minutes in length detailing your passionate contribution to society, what about your style of leadership is influential within your community, and how you plan to utilize this passion moving forward into your college career to further effect change.
$1,000 Appily Easy Money Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Appily Enrollment(Free!)
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: Last Day of the Month (Monthly)
Scholarship Description
This easy scholarship from Appily is open to U.S. high school students and college transfer students. One scholarship will be awarded each month.
Celebrate the West Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Art Piece
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $1,500 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: April 1st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​Celebrate the West is a regional art competition hosted by the Western Governors' Association that challenges high school students to create works inspired by their state. See their artwork here.
Harvard Crimson Global Essay Competition
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (12 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: January 31st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The Harvard Crimson Global Essay Competition (HCGEC) brings together ambitious high school students (aged 13 - 18) from around the world with a passion for, or interest in writing. This competition is an annual opportunity for students to showcase their talents on a global stage, compete to win exclusive educational opportunities and prizes, and explore different possibilities of a future in writing.
World Historian Student Essay Competition
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: May 1st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​The World Historian Student Essay Competition is an international competition open to students enrolled in grades K–12 in public, private, and parochial schools, and those in home-study programs. Membership in the World History Association is not a requirement for submission. Past winners may not compete in the same category again. Finalist essays will be checked against AI internet components and will be automatically disqualified should stock answers be detected.
Princeton's Ten-Minute Play Contest
Grades Eligible For Application: 11
Scholarship Application Type: Play Script
Scholarship Money Offered: up to $500 (3 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: April 1st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Eligibility for this annual playwriting contest is limited to students in the eleventh grade in the U.S. (or international equivalent of the eleventh grade). Each year a guest playwright serves as contest judge. Acclaimed playwrights Jiehae Park, Anya Pearson, Dipika Guha, and others have judged the contest in recent years.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay/Art Piece/Poetry
Scholarship Money Offered: Varies (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: January 31st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
River of Words® (ROW) is a program of The Center for Environmental Literacy and a part of the Kalmanovitz School of Education. Acknowledged pioneers in the field of place-based education, River of Words has been inspiring educators and their students for over twenty-five years with an innovative blend of science and the arts.
Finance Your Education No-Essay Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Bold.org Profile
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: April 30th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Student loans are an essential part of college payment plans for many students who can’t afford the upfront costs of higher education. Being informed about the best practices and resources relating to loans is critical for the modern student. From navigating financial aid applications to understanding payment structures to learning to identify the best rates and benefits, loan resources can make a world of difference when it comes time to pay for college. This scholarship seeks to support students who are looking for financial aid and tips on how to finance their education.
Rodney James Pimentel Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $5,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: April 30th, 2024 (ONE-TIME)
Scholarship Description
​Rodney James (RJ) was a remarkable soul. He embraced life with unwavering enthusiasm, inspiring all who knew him to find adventure and joy in each day. RJ was a mentor, a brother, and a best friend who was beloved by all. One of RJ’s most inspiring qualities was his dedication to education. His enthusiasm for learning and sharing knowledge was contagious. During his time at UC Berkeley, RJ studied Computer Science, while teaching classes on topics ranging from Sleep Psychology to iOS Development. He was a spirited and steadfast member of the Berkeley community, always encouraging those around him to get involved. To honor his life, love of education, and kind heart, the Rodney James Pimentel Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a student in California who is pursuing an education in STEM. High school and undergraduate students in California are eligible to apply if they are (1) majoring or intending to major in a STEM field and (2) come from a low-income household or disadvantaged community. To apply, please respond to BOTH prompts below, sharing about how you would provide guidance on a major life event to a close friend or loved one AND about a challenge you've faced in your pursuit of a degree in the STEM field.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Application Form
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: January 31st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The Princeton Prize in Race Relations has honored more than 2,000 high school students who have worked to advance racial equity in their communities. We have listened, learned, and continue to learn, so much from the efforts of these young leaders as they advocate for and amplify the voices and lives of those who have been marginalized for far too long. They give us hope and are a reminder that each of us has the power to make a difference through important conversations, advocacy, and allyship.
Beauty & Wellness Professionals Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Application Form
Scholarship Money Offered: $2,500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: June 31st, December 31st (Bi-Annually)
Scholarship Description
The BeautySchoolsDirectory.com team is proud to offer a $2,500 scholarship for students and professionals changing others’ lives through wellness and beauty. If you’re ready to begin a fulfilling and rewarding career in the beauty and wellness industry, or if you are continuing your education to pursue your next career goal, submit the application form below for the chance to win a $2,500 scholarship toward your tuition and education expenses.
Nicholas Hamlin Tennis Memorial Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 11-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (2 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: March 30th, 2024 (ONE-TIME)
Scholarship Description
The Nicholas Hamlin Tennis Memorial Scholarship is a remarkable opportunity for high school juniors and seniors who are passionate about tennis. This scholarship aims to celebrate the legacy of Nick Hamlin, a cherished father and devoted tennis player and coach. Participating in tennis and other high school sports can have a profound impact on students, equipping them with a diverse range of invaluable qualities. From mastering time management to developing leadership and teamwork skills, tennis fosters perseverance and molds well-rounded individuals who are determined to achieve greatness.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (10 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: April 30th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
With the generous support of the NAMM Foundation, Alfred, MakeMusic, Hal Leonard, Yamaha, Casio, Focusrite and Adam Audio, we are again offering massive prizes for the music educator who has a student with a winning entry, and $1000.00 cash to each of ten students who submitted a winning essay.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: June 30th, 2024 (ONE-TIME)
Scholarship Description
Jennifer Hartwig was a beloved cousin who recently passed away at the age of 40 after a battle with colon cancer. Jennifer loved writing and enjoyed sports. She was a strong woman who visited many states to try and solve the underlying riddle of how to beat stage four after she was diagnosed. Jen was a fighter and an amazing woman, wife, and mother, leaving behind two children. This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jennifer Hartwig by supporting students who share her love for journalism and sports. Any high school or undergraduate student who is a hard worker with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship if they’re pursuing sports or journalism.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $100 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: January 30th, 2024 (ONE-TIME)
Scholarship Description
STEM Research Scholarship – Small grant funding for your research project! (closes Jan 30 @ 11:59 pm EST). Winner will receive paperback copy of The Future is STEM (US only) and $100 via PayPal or Venmo towards their science research project.
Safe Jobs For Young Workers Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Poster
Scholarship Money Offered: Up to $300 (3 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: January 27th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​All youth between the ages of 14-18 who live in California can submit a Safe Jobs for Youth Month poster virtually, focusing on workplace health safety as it relates to teens. Check out 2024 Rules and Tips in the “Contest Materials” section below for more information.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Application Form
Scholarship Money Offered $1,500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: May 31st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​This award is open to all U.S. students who are 14 and older and who are currently enrolled (or enroll no later than fall of 2026) in an accredited postsecondary institution of higher education. One scholarship winner will receive a $1,500 scholarship.
Bulkofficesupply.com Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered $1,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: February 1st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
BulkOfficeSupply.com offers more than school supplies we are there to help students pursue their goals. We have implemented a program to help students express their educational goals and future plans. At Bulk Office Supply we want to help students throughout the U.S.A. have an opportunity to get a scholarship. If you have an interest in teaching, Art or owning your own business you are eligible to apply for our scholarship program.
Young Innovators to Watch Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Project
Scholarship Money Offered $2,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: November 2nd (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Do you have an original technology project, inventions, or discovery that you want to get noticed? Are you a Young Entrepreneur who wants to get some scholarship dollars, start their own company, and build a business relationship that will help grow your project? As one of the Producers of the Young Innovators to Watch Scholarship Competition I am looking to give Young Innovators a platform to get their project noticed. This annual program is judged by a group of tech and education experts. They look for projects that have commercial viability and most importantly provide social good.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Application Form, Project
Scholarship Money Offered: Up to $2,500 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: Varies
Scholarship Description
Humanity Rising awards scholarships to students who are creating a more compassionate and better world through service. High school students and freshmen and sophomores in college are eligible to apply. Our scholarships currently range from $1,000 to $2,500 and can be used for college or trade school. To apply for a scholarship award, please make sure to follow the steps below.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Application
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (4 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: December 1st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The One Earth Award offers $1,000 scholarships to students whose works address the pressing issue of human-caused climate change. To apply, enter your work to any category in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. At the end of your application, opt in to the One Earth Award. You will be prompted to include a personal statement of 50 words or more on your work.
National WWII Annual Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: Up to $750 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: January 29th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The contest is open to United States students in grades 7 through 12 attending public, private, parochial, or home schools; U.S. students under the age of twenty enrolled in a high school correspondence/GED program in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or the U.S. territories; and U.S. citizens attending schools overseas.
Science Without Borders Contest
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Art Piece
Scholarship Money Offered: Up to $500 (3 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: March 4th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The Science Without Borders® Challenge is an international contest that engages students and teachers in ocean conservation through art. This annual competition inspires students to be creative while promoting public awareness of the need to preserve, protect, and restore the world’s oceans and aquatic resources.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Performing/Visual/Literary Arts
Scholarship Money Offered: Up to $2,000 (9 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: March 1st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​The Make Noise Today scholarship contest is an artistic and cultural celebration for Asian American high school students. It offers an opportunity for students to connect with and express their Asian American heritage through visual arts, performing arts, and literary arts.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: Up to $500 (20 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: March 1st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The Humane Education Network in partnership with the Animal Welfare Institute offers an Annual A Voice for Animals High School Contest. Participants must currently be attending middle or high school, or be home-schooled and under 19 years of age on the date, the contest opens for entries. The competition has sections for 14-15-year-old students and sections for 16-18-year-old students. Requirements will vary by the award being applied for.
Cancer Unwrapped Teen Writing Contest
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered $1,000 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: March 1st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
We invite you to submit a short essay about your experience with cancer for the opportunity to win cash prizes. Since the contest began in 2006, we have received over 8,100 submissions and handed out over $300,000 in prize money to teens. Over the years we have received stories of triumph and stories of great loss, stories written in times of turbulence, and stories written in times of quiet reflection. Each one has been honest, heartfelt, and unique.
Advocate for STEM Funding Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Letter
Scholarship Money Offered $1,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: March 31st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
It’s important that we urge our state governments to properly fund schools to prepare their students for the future. With STEM-related careers making up 79% of jobs, schools need to have access to STEM resources including more experiential learning opportunities that can make STEM more accessible for diverse learners such as after school learning programs, STEM labs, field trips, mentorship opportunities, and more. Join us and take action by sending a letter to your state representative and urge them to invest in STEM education and programs!
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Video
Scholarship Money Offered $2,500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: February 28th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Despite growth in STEM jobs outpacing other fields, young people, especially those without a college degree, are more likely to believe that STEM is not useful for their careers. However, not only can STEM open the door to new career options, but it is often the hidden “magic” behind your favorite hobbies and interests like sports, video games, fashion, nature, and more. Join DoSomething’s Science Go Seek Challenge to discover how basic STEM principles are the driving force behind our everyday lives.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Certification Courses
Scholarship Money Offered $2,500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: February 28th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Mental Health is a topic that can feel difficult to discuss. Only 46% of young people say they are comfortable talking to their friends about their mental health and less than one in five do so regularly. However, if you're feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders, your friends may be experiencing it, too. For the next session at Camp Reboot, we’ve teamed up with the Wellness Education Lab to offer you free training developed by leading mental health experts featuring evidence-based content for improving your mental health literacy.
Action for Nature International Young Eco-Hero Award
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Eco-Service Project
Scholarship Money Offered $500 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: February 28th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
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. We are proud to honor the work of young people between the ages of 8 and 16 all over the globe who have done creative environmental projects with a cash prize, certificate of achievement, and public recognition.
Stossel in The Classroom Essay Contest
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: Up to $2,500 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: March 22nd (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Announcing our 2023-2024 Essay Contest! Every year, we hold an essay contest to give your students an opportunity to express themselves and win great prizes. This year, we're giving away over $12,000. Students have 4 topics to choose from, allowing them to write on the subject that speaks to them the most.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay/Art Piece
Scholarship Money Offered: Up to $2,000 (12 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: March 31st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Expressions is a platform established by Walgreens to educate, empower and equip young people and their community with insights and resources on issues impacting teens.
Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Service Project
Scholarship Money Offered: $10,000 (25 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: April 15th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, a program of the nonprofit organization Young Heroes Project, celebrates inspiring, public-spirited young people from diverse backgrounds all across North America. Established in 2001 by author T. A. Barron, the Barron Prize annually honors 25 outstanding young leaders ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive impact on people, their communities, and the environment.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,500 (6 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: May 1st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Storytelling is a powerful tool to help bring light to Alzheimer's disease and dementia. HFC's Humans of Dementia Storytelling Scholarship is open to high school and college scholars who have been impacted in some way by Alzheimer's disease. This scholarship focuses on storytelling as a tool to drive awareness and inspire change about Alzheimer's disease. Students are invited to submit a written or photo profile of someone living with Alzheimer's disease or who passed away from the disease.
Force for Good High School Essay Contest
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: Up to $2,500 (3 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: May 26th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Eligible students must currently be sophomores or juniors in high school in the United States and identify as a member of one or more underrepresented population based on race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, country of origin, culture, language, religion, spiritual beliefs, health history, disability, financial hardship, and/or others. Students must submit their essay online in English.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: Up to $200 (2 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: March 31st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
An International GRHS Essay Contest, sponsored by the Germans from Russia Heritage Society, headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota, will be held to encourage students to learn about the history and culture of the German-Russians, people who emigrated from Germany into Russia during the 18th and 19th centuries. Today, in the USA, Canada and other countries in the Western Hemisphere, these people have become known as Germans from Russia. Anyone can apply with a passion for history!
Growing Up Asian in America Contest
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (9 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: March 15th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Today, with so many influences coming from friends, family and social media it can be hard to determine your own beliefs, values and opinions or what it really means to be YOU. For this year’s contest, we want to explore what it means to be free to be your true self. This means having a sense of strength and pride in being who you are. For some of us, this could be eating your favorite food that others might not like, being honest in your opinions, having a unique appearance or a non-traditional family. The first step in being free to be you is finding an environment where you feel safe to do so. Please reflect and share what “Free To Be Me” means to you and how you can create space for yourself and others to feel safe to be themselves.
US Stockholm Junior Water Prize
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Research Project
Scholarship Money Offered: $15,000 (3 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: April 15th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​The U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP) was founded in 1997 by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) to complement the Stockholm Water Prize. The SJWP is the world's most prestigious award presented to a high school student for a water-research project.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Project
Scholarship Money Offered: Up To $10,000 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: May 1st (Biannually)
Scholarship Description
The Paradigm Challenge is an ongoing competition that invites students aged 4 to 18 around the world to use kindness, creativity, and collaboration to help solve real-life problems and make a difference.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Video and Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: Up To $1,000 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: November 10th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The Center on Conscience & War is hosting a video essay contest for teens! Help us spark a real conversation and inspire a movement to end Selective Service and the draft once and for all! Recent efforts in Congress to expand the draft to women have failed. Let’s spread the word that decades of requiring young men to register with Selective Service has also been a failure and must end!
Apprentice Ecologist Initiative
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Service Project, Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: Up To $1,000 (3 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: December 31st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The Apprentice Ecologist Initiative (officially recognized by the U.S. EPA) has engaged tens of thousands of young volunteers (kids, teens, and college-age youth) from around the world in environmental cleanup and conservation projects since 1999.
Redefining Victory Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $2,500 (4 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: April 27th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​To apply, tell us what success looks like to you and how this opportunity will help you achieve it.
Across Cultures "Expand Your Horizons" Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: April 28th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​One student whose profile demonstrates an openness to learning about other cultures and sharing their own will receive $2,000 to help them continue on their path to travel and learn.
Great Games No-Essay Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Bold.org Profile
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: (Monthly)
Scholarship Description
​With this new no-essay scholarship, you can discover new opportunities for gaming, compete with friends, grow your skills, and use your voice to influence new features and developments in your favorite apps.
Surveys and Savings No-Essay Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Bold.org Profile
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: (Monthly)
Scholarship Description
​Through this exclusive no-essay scholarship, you can earn extra cash through personalized offers to complete surveys, play games, and discover videos. Not only can you make money, but you can save money, too, through coupons, cash back, promo codes, and more!
Prudential Emerging Visionaries
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Application Form
Scholarship Money Offered: Up to $15,000 (25 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: November 2nd (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
At Prudential, we believe in recognizing and empowering young visionaries who are committed to finding innovative solutions to financial and societal challenges in their communities. If you are between the ages of 14 and 18 and have a transformative idea, the Emerging Visionaries Scholarship is an opportunity to turn your vision into reality.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: Up to $1,000 (13 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: March 6th (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The ASHG Annual DNA Day Essay Contest is a global opportunity for high school students in grades 9-12 to engage with genetics and explore its impact on our lives. By participating in this contest, you can celebrate the achievements of the Human Genome Project and the discovery of DNA's double helix structure. Take your chance to delve into the world of genetics and contribute to the discussion of its significance.
Mira Kimmelman 'Learning from the Holocaust' Essay Contest
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay/Visual Arts
Scholarship Money Offered: Up to $750 (3 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: June 1st (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Mira Kimmelman challenged students to reflect upon the history of the Holocaust and contemporary examples of injustice for over fifty years. The contest continues her work and legacy, asking students to create projects that reflect how the lessons of the Holocaust are relevant to current events and their own lives.
Immerse Education Essay Contest
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: Varies (10 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: September 12 (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The Immerse Education Essay Competition provides the opportunity for students aged 13-18 to submit essay responses to a question of their choice relating to a subject of interest. There are over twenty questions to choose from which can be found in our full Essay Competition Guide. 10 winners will receive a 100% scholarship to study with us at a world-leading university of their choosing. Outstanding runners-up also receive partial scholarships.
Grades Eligible For Application: 11
Scholarship Application Type: Application Form
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: June 30 (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
This scholarship is open to high school juniors (graduating class of 2025) who are proactive about broadening their horizons. To broaden your horizons means to expand your range of knowledge and experiences. It means putting yourself out there, trying new things, and meeting new people. To apply for this scholarship, tell us about one thing you have done in the past year to broaden your horizons.
Pro-Care Medical Track Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Application Form
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: July 1 (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Are you a high school or college student studying to become a nurse, doctor, chiropractor, or another medical specialist? We want to help you on your journey with a $500 annual scholarship! Fill out the form with your information by July 1st, 2024, and a winner will be selected by August 1st, 2024 and announced shortly after.
Indivisible Gaming Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Application Form
Scholarship Money Offered: Up to $1,000 (3 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: October 16 (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
At Indivisible Gaming, we're all about discovering and supporting game developers and designers who love crafting unique and engaging games. If you're passionate about game design and have created a computer game that showcases your skills, we’d love to see it. This scholarship is here to support individuals who can demonstrate their talent through a game they've developed. Whether your game tells a compelling story, introduces innovative gameplay, or features eye-catching visuals, if it reflects your creativity and technical skill, you're exactly who we're looking for. Share your game with us, and let’s see how we can help take your game development journey to the next level.
"Pen to Paper" Scholarship for Storytellers
Grades Eligible For Application: 11-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: January 31 (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Do you fancy yourself a wordsmith? If you value creative writing as a form of communication, we encourage you to apply for the Pen to Paper Scholarship for Storytellers! This scholarship is open to high school juniors and seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students who enjoy crafting stories and expressing ideas through the arrangement of words on paper. Whether you’re interested in poetry, short stories, novels, or screenplays, we want to hear from you. To apply for this scholarship, students must submit a 250-word piece of original creative writing.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Application Forms
Scholarship Money Offered: Up to $50,000 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: February 12 (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
We award $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 scholarships to gifted and high-achieving students, 18 years old or under, who have completed a significant piece of work.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Poem
Scholarship Money Offered: Varies (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: February 1 (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Neuroscience for Kids has been created for all students and teachers who would like to learn about the nervous system.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: July 15 (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The International Neuroethics Society (INS) and the International Youth Neuroscience Association (IYNA) are pleased to announce a call for submissions for the Neuroethics Essay Contest. Now in its 11th year, the contest promotes interest in neuroethics among students and trainees around the world.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Research Project
Scholarship Money Offered: $2,000 (5 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: October/November (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The crisis in children’s mental health takes many forms. Stigma. Barriers to care. Slow progress on the science we need to develop new treatments. By recognizing and investing in high school students — including those from diverse backgrounds and marginalized communities — who demonstrate exceptional early achievement in psychology, neuroscience, and biomedical engineering research, we accelerate discovery and help meet the increasing need for culturally competent youth mental health care.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Video
Scholarship Money Offered: Up to $4,000 (4 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: June 3 (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) runs the annual Brain Awareness Video Contest (BAVC) to showcase educational and entertaining neuroscience concepts and activities.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: ArcGIS Project
Scholarship Money Offered: Up to $1,000 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: May 18 (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Esri and the National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE) challenge US students to conduct and share a research project about something in their home state. The ArcGIS Online Competition is open to high school ("HS," gr.9-12) and middle school ("MS," gr.4-8) students in participating states in the US who can gather, create, analyze, interpret, and present data via an ArcGIS StoryMap.
NYT Connections Fan Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: July 31, 2025 (ONE-TIME)
Scholarship Description
The New York Times' "Connections" puzzles have become a beloved pastime for many, challenging players to think critically and make unique connections between seemingly unrelated words. The satisfaction of uncovering these connections has made the game a favorite among puzzle enthusiasts. In celebration of this engaging and thought-provoking game, we are thrilled to introduce the "Connections Fan Scholarship." This scholarship is designed for fans of The New York Times' "Connections" puzzles who have a passion for problem-solving and creativity.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: August 31, 2025 (ONE-TIME)
Scholarship Description
LeBron James has had on the world of sports this year, from holding the American Flag during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, to becoming teammates with his son Bronny. With every game, he continues to redefine what it means to be a basketball legend. From breaking all-time records to leading his team with unmatched skill and determination, LeBron has proven time and time again that he's more than just an athlete—he's an icon. This $500 scholarship is our way of celebrating ‘King James’s’ incredible career and his undeniable influence both on and off the court.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: August 31, 2025 (ONE-TIME)
Scholarship Description
We're excited to introduce the Billie Eilish Fan Scholarship, a new opportunity for fans of this groundbreaking artist to share their passion for her music. Billie Eilish has captured the hearts of millions with her unique sound, powerful lyrics, and fearless authenticity. With hits like "bad guy," "ocean eyes," and "Happier Than Ever," Billie has created anthems that resonate deeply with listeners from all walks of life. This scholarship offers $500 to a fan who feels a strong connection to Billie's music. Whether her songs have helped you through tough times, inspired you to be yourself, or simply brought you joy, we want to hear your story.
Gabriel Martin Memorial Annual Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 11-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: March 30 (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Higher education can be difficult for any student to complete, but students who are pursuing a degree while also dealing with chronic illness or medical issues are faced with a different set of challenges. Any high school junior or senior who has a medical condition, such as asthma, may apply for this scholarship.
Creative. Inspired. Happy Writing Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 11-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (2 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: December 31 (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
​The CREATIVE.INSPIRED.HAPPY Mid-Career Writing Scholarship is a scholarship for an aspiring writer not currently in a professional writing career, for use toward furthering their education in writing, such as continuing education or community college courses on writing.
Sunday Night Football Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Bold.org Profile
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: November 1, 2024 (ONE-TIME)
Scholarship Description
This no-essay scholarship is open to students of any education level and GPA, with a deadline of April 1st, 2025. Whether you’ve been cheering for your favorite team for years or are just starting to get into the game, this is your chance to show your love for Sunday Night Football.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Bold.org Profile
Scholarship Money Offered: $500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: November 1, 2024 (ONE-TIME)
Scholarship Description
​From epic battles between good and evil to the intricacies of spells, potions, and magical creatures, the Harry Potter series has left an indelible mark on popular culture. If you’ve ever imagined yourself being sorted into a house, playing a game of Quidditch, or facing off against dark wizards, this scholarship is for you. Whether it’s the lessons of courage, friendship, or perseverance that resonate with you, we want to honor your connection to the wizarding world.
Grades Eligible For Application: 11-12
Scholarship Application Type: Video Interview
Scholarship Money Offered: $5,000 (3 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: February 28 (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
The Grit Test consists of four short question-and-response segments designed to reveal your individual motivation, determination, self-discipline — the characteristics that are known to best predict academic success!
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: FlippedApp Profile
Scholarship Money Offered: $2,500 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: February 28 (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Flipped App is offering a monthly scholarship of $2,500. Create a FlippedApp profile to be automatically entered to win.
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (Several Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: February 28 (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Learning about a cancer diagnosis – your own or that of a loved one – can cause a storm of emotions, and everyone experiences it differently. We want to know what this experience was like for you. What happened in your life, and how did it change you or your perspectives? We invite you to submit a short essay about your experience with cancer for the opportunity to win a $1,000 cash prize.
College Xpress Book vs Movie Scholarship
Grades Eligible For Application: 9-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $2,000 (1 Winners)
Scholarship Deadline: February 28 (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
Applicant must be 13 years or older and a resident of the US. Answer the question, When it comes to stories, which do you usually prefer: the book or the movie?
Grades Eligible For Application: 11-12
Scholarship Application Type: Essay
Scholarship Money Offered: $1,000 (1 Winner)
Scholarship Deadline: March 31 (Yearly)
Scholarship Description
NeW was started on the belief that there should be a place on campus for conservative women. As a part of our programming, we are thrilled to host our annual Essay Contest.