Last Update: January 6, 2023

A common concern for high school students is the foreboding question of which scholarships to look for when applying for college. There are many different scholarships that grant students money for college, but it can be difficult to determine whether these scholarships are legitimate. College tuition can be expensive, let alone all the other costs, such as the application fee, room and board, and other extracurricular fees. All these costs mean that you will want to take advantage of any way lower the amount you pay. That’s where scholarships come in!

Any amount of money can help you gain access to the college of your dreams, so we’ve compiled a list of 55 different scholarships that anyone can apply for. There are many scholarships that reward particular talents or extracurricular activities, so you just have to find the right one that works for you.

Going to college is an awesome experience, but it can be difficult to prepare for a new life on your own and away from your family. One way that you can prepare is to look toward a brighter future, one in which you feel financially stable thanks to the scholarships that help pay for your college tuition. As a high school student, it is your responsibility to take advantage of the companies and organizations that want to help you succeed in school. These 55 scholarships hardly even scratch the surface of what’s offered, but it’s a great place to start looking; we weeded out the scams and can confirm that all of these are legitimate. Look through this list and see if any scholarships speak to you and may help you succeed in college.

If none of these scholarships seem like the perfect fit for you, or if you simply want to see more, check out our Mega-List of Scholarships. We know that there is a scholarship perfectly suited to your unique characteristics!

Our Top Scholarship Pick

The $25,000 “Be Bold” No Essay Scholarship

Rolling monthly application deadlines. Next deadline: February 1, 2023

Award: Awards $25,000

Overview: The $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. No-Essay Scholarship in just a few clicks! Fund your education with verified new scholarships, available only on Bold.org. New scholarships are added daily, and membership is 100% free for students.

Award Amount: $5,000

Overview: Kickstart 2020 with $5,000 cash or new Apple AirPods. Plus, receive free access to Course Hero’s 30M+ study materials to help you get unstuck. All you have to do is create a free account to Course Hero and upload your study docs. The more of your own original study docs you upload, the more chance you have to win!

One Earth Film Festival Young Filmmakers Contest

Deadline: June 25, 2023

Award Amount: $1,000

Overview: One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest is open to students from third grade through college. Each film submission is based on one or several of the following topics: water, waste, food, transportation, energy, open space and ecosystems. All entries must be between 3 and 8 minutes in length. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

Bold.org No-Essay Community Scholarship

Deadline: February 1, 2023

Award Amount: $5,000

Overview: This scholarship is for students who recognize the value of a strong community, and are always on the lookout for ways to help their friends and strengthen their community. It will be awarded to a student who has invited many friends to join Bold.org.

To invite a friend, visit your Invite Friends page on the Bold.org dashboard to copy your unique invite code and text it to your friends. For each friend who creates a profile, your chances of winning the Community Scholarship go up.

Joey Anderson Dance & Theater Scholarship

Deadline: June 1, 2023

Award Amount: $2,000

Overview: Joey Anderson was a force of nature in the Nashville, TN theater & dance community. She left a mark that will be remembered by those she knew for many years to come. Growing up all over the world she was always drawn to the stage and excelled both in school productions and as a professional actor. Her family, in her honor, want to encourage other young women to pursue their passions in these creative fields.

In honor of Joey Anderson, this scholarship will support female students pursuing a dance or theater degree. Both Undergraduate and High School students are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

To apply, please tell us why you are passionate about Theater and/or Dance.

Live Deliberately Essay Contest

Deadline: February 20, 2023

Award Amount: $500

Overview: The Live Deliberately Essay Contest is open to students between the ages of 14 and 18. To be considered, you must submit a maximum 750 – word essay on the following prompt: “As a society, what natural legacies are we leaving for future generations?”

Jessie Koci Future Entrepreneurs Scholarship

Deadline: April 5, 2023

Award Amount: Up to $15,000

Overview: Building your own successful business requires great skill, ingenuity, and risk.

While sometimes overlooked, higher education can be critical in order to develop a firm foundation to build a business on. Jessie Koci is a retired business owner, mother of two, and all-around get-it-done kind of person.

This scholarship celebrates Jessie Koci’s achievements by seeking out others cut from a similar cloth who seek to carve their own path by starting their own business.

Any current high school senior or freshman in college in Kansas interested in higher education to support their entrepreneurial aspirations may apply for this scholarship.

Davidson Fellows Scholarship

Deadline: February 15, 2023

Award Amount: Up to $50,000

Overview: The Davidson Fellows Scholarship is available to students who can demonstrate noteworthy achievements through the creation of a significant piece of work aimed at improving the lives of others in the areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, literature, music, philosophy, and outside the box. A “significant piece of work” is defined as an exceptionally creative application of existing knowledge; a new idea with high impact; an innovative solution with broad – range implications; an important advancement that can be replicated and built upon; an interdisciplinary discovery; an exemplary performance; and / or another demonstration of extraordinary accomplishment. You must also be 18 years of age or younger and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Ray W Bausick Green Industry Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 15, 2023

Award Amount: $15,000
3 winners, $5,000 each

Overview: Ray W Bausick was a dear friend and colleague who passed away too soon.

Ray left behind a wonderful legacy and was passionate about the green industry, including landscape architecture, agronomics, and turf management. Ray recognized the impact the green industry has on the beauty of the world.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ray W Bausick by supporting high-achieving students who are pursuing careers in the green industry.

Any high school senior or two or four-year undergraduate student with at least a 2.7 GPA may apply for this scholarship if they’re pursuing landscape architecture, agronomics, turf management, or a related field.

To apply, tell us about yourself, how you plan to make a difference in the green industry, and why you’re passionate about the green industry.

Animal Welfare Institute Scholarship

Deadline: February 18, 2023

Award Amount: $2,000

Overview: The Animal Welfare Institute Scholarship is open to seniors in high school who have demonstrated a commitment to animal welfare through volunteer work and/or advocacy and intend to pursue a career that will ultimately reduce animal suffering. Students who are seniors in high school during the application window for this year’s application process will be considered, and must attend a high school in the United Stated. Applicants will be required to obtain two letters of recommendation from individuals (not family members) that can speak to the applicant’s education record and commitment to animal welfare. If selected as a finalist, the applicant will be required to supply confirmation of acceptance to a college or university prior to scholarship distribution. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

James R. Schaaf Civil Engineering Scholarship

Deadline: May 31, 2023

Award Amount: $10,000

Overview: Natural disasters such as flooding lead to injuries, death, and the displacement of entire communities.

To make matters worse, climate change has led to an increase in the frequency and cost of these disasters, making them more dangerous and more devastating. Out of the ten years in history with the highest number of natural disasters, eight have occurred in the last decade. Flooding and severe storms are increasing the most, as 45% of all flooding disasters have occurred since 2013.

This scholarship aims to support undergraduate students who are focusing on water resources to help communities that have been impacted by floods.

Any undergraduate student who is majoring in civil engineering at a college or university located in California may apply for this scholarship.

To apply, tell us what inspired you to study civil engineering and how you envision using your engineering degree to make a positive impact on your community.

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund College Scholarships

Deadline: February 15, 2023

Award Amount: $500 to $5,000

Overview: The HSF Scholarship is designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a university degree. Scholarships are available, on a competitive basis.

AFA 2020 Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship Essay Contest

Deadline: March 1, 2023

Award Amount: $5,000

Overview: AFA’s Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship Essay Contest is an annual competition for college-bound high school seniors. Applicants are asked to write a 1,200 to 1,500-word essay that describes the impact of Alzheimer’s disease on themselves, their families or their communities, and what they have learned in light of coping with the brain disorder. The grand prize winner receives $5,000, with additional prizes awarded for runners up.

Create-a-Greeting Card Scholarship Contest

Deadline: March 2, 2023

Award Amount: $10,000

Overview: The Create-A-Greeting Card Scholarship Contest is open to currently enrolled high school and college students in the United States. To enter, you must design a holiday, get well, or birthday greeting card and submit your work to be judged. Your photo, art, or graphics submitted must be your own original work and you must be at least 14 years of age to be eligible for this award.

Project Yellow Light Billboard Design Contest Scholarship

Deadline:The Video contest begins October 31, 2022 at 12:00:01 a.m. ET and ends April 1, 2023 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET (the “Video Contest Period”). The Billboard Design contest begins October 31, 2022 at 12:00:01 a.m. ET and ends March 1, 2023 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET (the “Billboard Design Contest Period”). The Radio contest begins October 31, 2022 at 12:00:01 a.m. ET and ends April 1, 2023 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET (the “Radio Contest Period”). PYL’s clock is the official clock for the purposes of this Contest.

Award Amount: $2,000

Overview: The Project Yellow Light Billboard Design Contest Scholarship is available to high school juniors and seniors and full – time undergraduate students. To be considered, you must design a billboard advertisement that discourages distracted driving, specifically texting while driving.

Coffee and Crypto Scholarship

Deadline: December 31, 2023

Award Amount: $1,000

Overview: We’ve partnered with Coffee and Crypto to create this exclusive scholarship. By applying, you’ll automatically be subscribed to the Coffee and Crypto newsletter, getting daily updates about the crypto world delivered right to your inbox.

This scholarship will be awarded to applicants who get the most out of Coffee and Crypto. You will be a strong applicant if you:

Read Coffee and Crypto every day
Share Coffee and Crypto with your friends
Engage with Coffee and Crypto’s content

Finalists for this scholarship will be interviewed about how they applied what they learned from Coffee and Crypto!

Darius Quimby Scholarship (High School)

Deadline: March 17, 2023

Award Amount: $1,000

Overview: Current high school students who are currently pursuing a degree in law enforcement or current law enforcement officials who are pursuing an advanced degree.

2020 Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship Contest

Deadline: March 17, 2020

Award Amount: $2,000

Overview: The annual Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship Contest engages high school students in church-state issues by directing them to express a point of view on a religious liberty topic. Essays are judged on the depth of their content, mastery of the topic and the skill with which they are written. Entries are open to all high school juniors and seniors. The grand prize is a $2000 scholarship and trip to Washington, D.C. Students must write an essay between 800-1,200 words, not counting the title and bibliography. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

FMA College Scholarship

Deadline: May 31, 2023

Award Amount: $10,000

Overview: In 2020 alone, over 6,000 people lost their lives due to floods and over 34 million were affected, including those who were injured, displaced, or left homeless. As climate change makes flooding more frequent and more intense, it’s critical that students who are passionate about pursuing careers reducing the impacts of floods have the resources they need to succeed.

This scholarship seeks to motivate students who are pursuing careers in flood risk reduction and equitable solutions to reduce the impacts of floods on people and communities.

Undergraduate students pursuing STEM, including engineering, planning, or biological, earth and social sciences, who is or will attend a college or university in California, Nevada, or Hawaii may apply for this scholarship.

To apply, tell us what you see as the main challenges to reducing the impacts of floods and how you can make a difference by addressing flood issues.

Writers of the Future Scholarship Contest

Deadline: March 31, 2023

Award Amount: Up to $1,000

Overview: 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.No entry fee is required and entrants retain all publication rights. Entries in the Writers of the Future Contest are adjudicated only by professional writers. Prizes of $1000, $750 and $500 are awarded every three months. From the four quarterly 1st Place winners each year, a panel of judges select one story as the grand prize winner. The writer of the grand-prize-winning story receives the L. Ron Hubbard Golden Pen Award and an additional $5000 cash prize.

Superpower Scholarship

Deadline: March 31, 2023

Award Amount: $2,500

Overview: Have you ever wondered where you’d go if you could fly around downtown? Or maybe you daydream of secretly taking over the world – to each his own. For all of those hero lovers and villain enthusiasts, this super scholarship can give you the power to win free college money. 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. While we can’t give you the ability to walk through walls or read minds, our Superpower Scholarship can help increase your brainpower with $2,500 to use towards education.

Doodle 4 Google Competition

Deadline: Doodle for Google submissions open on January 11th, 2023

Award Amount: $30,000

Overview: Students in grades K-12 are invited to take part in the Doodle 4 Google contest. From crayons to clay, graphic design, or even food, young artists can utilize any materials to bring their creation to life. Like all Google Doodles, each doodle must incorporate the letters G-o-o-g-l-e. One national winner will also receive a $30,000 college scholarship. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

BILLBOARD: Project Yellow Light Scholarship

Deadline: March 1, 2023

Award Amount: $2,000

Overview: We want to see your personal expression come through on your billboard design. Create a design to warn your peers of the dangers of texting and driving.In addition to the scholarship, the winning designs may be placed on billboards across the country, courtesy of Clear Channel Outdoor.

Law Family Single Parent Scholarship

Deadline: April 11, 2023

Award Amount: $10,000
2 winners, $5,000 each

Overview: It’s no secret that single parents face a unique set of obstacles when raising their children.

Trying to pursue an education while being a single parent is even more difficult. For example, only 31% of single mothers over the age of 25 have at least a bachelor’s degree, as compared to 54% of married mothers.

This scholarship seeks to support single parents so they can continue their education and create a better future for themselves.

Any single parent who is pursuing their education may apply for this scholarship opportunity, but minority students from Kentucky are preferred.

To apply, tell us about yourself and how being a single parent has affected your education. Also, tell us how you plan to make a positive impact in your community.

PAC: Diversity Matters Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2023

Award Amount: $5,000
5 winners, $1,000 each

Overview:

Physician Assistants of Color (The PAC) is passionate about increasing diversity in the PA profession.

One way they live out their mission is by helping to decrease barriers that many students of color face when applying to and attending PA school. Completing this rigorous course of study is a huge accomplishment and one that should be rewarded. As such, The PAC: Diversity Matters Scholarship will help reduce the cost of school and educational expenses for students.

BIPOC undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply if they are pursuing a career as a physician assistant.

To apply, describe an aspect of your identity and how it will influence your interactions in the healthcare setting and your goals as a future PA.

AFSA High School Essay Contest

Deadline: April 3, 2023

Award Amount: $2,500

Overview: AFSA’s annual contest has challenged high school students, whose parents are not members of the Foreign Service, from around the nation to explore and research some of the most difficult questions related to the Foreign Service and American diplomacy. The winner will receive $2,500, a trip to Washington, D.C. to meet a member of the State Department’s leadership and a full scholarship for a Semester at Sea education voyage. The runner-up receives $1,250 and a full scholarship to attend the International Diplomacy Program of the National Student Leadership Conference. The essay prompt can be found at the scholarship provider’s website.

College JumpStart Scholarship

Deadline: April 15, 2023

Award Amount: $1,000

Overview: 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.

Frame My Future Scholarship

Deadline: March 1, 2023

Award Amount: $5,000

Overview: The original creation must be your own work and must convey the theme, This Is How I Frame My Future. Finalists will be selected based on the creativity of the full entry, including the entry image and accompanying description (maximum of 500 characters). Any legal U.S. resident who will be a full-time student at a U.S. college or university in the 2020 – 2021 academic year is eligible. One way to draw more attention to your entry is to share it on social media—our judges like to see social sharing of #FrameMyFuture entries! Likes and retweets don’t guarantee a spot as a Finalist, but if you’re passionate about your entry and share your #FrameMyFuture vision, that’s a plus. Don’t forget to tag us! Post your entry on our Facebook wall, tweet us, pin your entry, and tag us on Instagram! For examples of prize-winning entries, check out these Winners from previous years.

ABA Academic Merit Scholarship

Deadline: April 14, 2023

Award Amount: $1,000

Overview: The Academic Merit Scholarship is open to both ABA and non-ABA Members. To be eligible, candidates will have completed, at a minimum, their first year of an accredited university (4-year university/college or junior college); must have a declared major or course of study relevant to the transportation, travel and tourism industry; must possess a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher. For more information, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

Annie S. Alexander Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: March 15, 2023: deadline for most WSF merit-based scholarships
July 1, 2023: deadline for WSF financial need-based scholarships

Award Amount: $1,800

Overview: The Annie S. Alexander Memorial Scholarship was established in 2009 by Dr. Donna Alexander, in memory of her mother, Annie S. Alexander, to provide scholarships to students seeking undergraduate nursing degrees. Preference will be given to African-American students from Forsyth County. Scholarships will be applied to the cost of undergraduate tuition, fees, room and board, and other college expenses. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required for high school seniors or college students who are residents of Forsyth County, NC and are pursuing an undergraduate nursing degree. The scholarship will be applied to the cost of undergraduate, tuition, fees, room and board, and other college expenses. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes

Deadline: April 15, 2023

Award Amount: $10,000

Overview: The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Their leadership and courage make them true heroes – and inspirations to us all. Applicants must be 8 to 18 years of age and must be permanent residents of the U.S.A. or Canada. Must be currently working on an inspiring service project or have done so within the past 12 months. The Barron Prize does not discriminate against its applicants based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

NJCTS Youth Scholarship Program

Deadline: March 15, 2023

Award Amount: See Website

Overview: Each year since 2004, NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) has offered the NJCTS Youth Scholarship Program to graduating New Jersey high school seniors in public or private school who have been diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome and will be attending a college, university, or trade school in the fall after their graduation from high school. Winners are selected based upon academic achievement, community involvement, and accomplishments as an individual living with this challenging and complex neurological disorder. The amount of the prize, criteria, and selection of the winners is at the sole discretion of NJCTS, which reserves the right to determine the amount of the award and whether to award it based upon the applications. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

VIDEO: Project Yellow Light Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2023

Award Amount: $8,000

Overview: We want to see your personal expression come though on your video. You can video yourself, a group of people, make a cartoon; whatever moves you. Just make sure it’s in good taste. In addition to a scholarship, the winning video for both high school and college may be turned into an Ad Council PSA and distributed nationally to approximately 1,600 TV stations.

RADIO: Project Yellow Light Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2023

Award Amount: $2,000

Overview: We want to see your personal expression come through in your recording. Think of ways to capture the attention of your peers and clearly express your message in a radio ad. Be sure it’s in good taste. In addition to winning a scholarship, the winning entries may be turned into an Ad Council PSA and aired across the country courtesy of iHeartRadio.

Science Without Borders Challenge

Deadline: March 6, 2023

Award Amount: $500

Overview: Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation’s Science without Borders Challenge is an international art competition that encourages students to pursue the preservation, protection, and restoration of the world’s oceans and aquatic resources. The Science without Borders Challenge was created to get students and teachers interested in ocean conservation through various forms of art. SWB Challenge is open to primary and secondary school students 11-19 years old, with scholarships of up to $500 awarded to the winning entries. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

Atlas Shrugged novel Essay Contest

Deadline: November 6, 2023

Description: The Atlas Shrugged novel essay contest is for students with a passion for reading and writing. Contestants must choose a prompt and write an 800-1,600 word essay in which they analyze and make an argument about an aspect or plot point of Atlas Shrugged, a popular classic novel by Ayn Rand.

Award amount: The first-place winner will get $10,000, 3 winners will get second-place and $2,500 each, and 5 winners will get third-place and $500 each. 25 finalists will receive $100 each and 50 semi-finalists will get $25 each. There are no restrictions on how winners spend the money.

Open to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students worldwide.

Atlas Shrugged is a heroic mystery novel with uplifting philosophical themes, positively inspiring millions. It is full of larger-than-life heroes such as industrialists, scientists, entrepreneurs, artists, inventors, and thinkers. It grapples with timeless, fundamental issues of human existence.

Please visit the website to apply: https://aynrand.org/students/essay-contests/atlas-shrugged/

National Candy Technologists Scholarship

Deadline: April 3, 2020

Award Amount: $5,000

Overview: The National Candy Technologists Scholarship is $5,000, paid in two $2,500 installments. To qualify, the student must be either a college sophomore, junior or senior for the upcoming academic year, have a demonstrated interest in confectionery technology, and be majoring in food science, chemical science, biological science or related area. A minimum 3.0 GPA is also required. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

May Scholarships

1-800-Wheelchair Scholarship Fund

Deadline: May 30, 2020

Award Amount: $500

Overview: The 1-800-Wheelchair Scholarship Fund is available to high school and undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited college or university in the U.S. You must be at least 16 years old and a legal resident of the U.S. or hold a valid student visa. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and provide a “visual poem” in a style of your choosing on the theme of overcoming a personal challenge along with a personal statement in order to be considered for this award.

The Cure Cancer Support Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2020

Award Amount: $5,000

Overview: The scholarship is designated for students who were diagnosed with cancer and whose disease and related treatments placed a significant financial burden on them and their families. Scholarship recipients must furnish a letter of confirmation by a licensed physician as proof of their cancer diagnosis. Please note that this documentation will be required following the award notification and should not be submitted with the application. Applicant must be a US citizen residing in the USA. The recipient must demonstrate academic achievement through evidence of working to one’s potential and be accepted for admission at an institution of higher education, e.g. college, community college, university or vocational school. All grades must be substantiated by official documentation. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

The Fountainhead Scholarship

Deadline: May 28, 2020

Award Amount: See Website

Overview: Have you read one of Ayn Rand’s thought-provoking novels? Now’s the time! Enter an Ayn Rand Institute essay contest for your chance to win thousands of dollars in scholarship prize money. ARI has held worldwide essay contests for students on Ayn Rand’s fiction for more than thirty years. This year we will award over 230 prizes, totaling more than $70,000.

June Scholarships

Ocean Awareness Contest

Deadline: June 15, 2020

Award Amount: Up to $1,500

Overview: The Ocean Awareness Contest is open to students between the ages of 11 and 18. To be considered, students are invited to learn about the climate crisis and its impact on oceans; discover or imagine solutions at local, national, or global scales; and create work that explores hope in action. Submissions are accepted in visual art, film, music, poetry, prose, and interactive and multimedia.

The Elk Mountain Tents’ Outdoors Enthusiast Scholarship

Deadline: June 30th, 2020

Award Amount: $500

Overview: We at Elk Mountain Tents have experienced great joy and pleasure just being outside and enjoying all that nature has to offer. We are looking for a stellar individual with an appreciation for the great outdoors who captures the adventurous spirit that has come to embody the Elk Mountain Tents brand. If that sounds like you, please apply!

July Scholarships

Spirit of Giving Scholarship

Deadline: July 31, 2020

Award Amount: $1,000

Overview: The Spirit of Giving Scholarship is available to high school seniors and current college students. You must submit an essay of between 500 and 750 words on one of the following three topics in order to be considered for this award: How have you advanced the spirit of giving in your community or abroad either through service or in giving? How has the spirit of giving affected you personally? How will your college or post-secondary education allow you to be of service to others or give to others?

August Scholarships

Pottery Lab Pro Scholarship

Deadline: August 20, 2020

Award Amount: $1,000

Overview: Best-in-class benefits to help you succeed today and tomorrow. Vault.com career guides, test prep discounts, and Restaurant.com gift certificate valid at 18,000 restaurants nationwide. Scholarship opportunities. Members-only networking, travel and educational tools and events. Dozens of exclusive member benefits tailored to your life.

September Scholarships

Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

Deadline: September 19, 2020

Award Amount: $25,000

Overview: Essay contest on Ayn Rand’s novel, Atlas Shrugged. There are 59 prizes, and first prize is $25,000! To enter, submit an 800 to 1,600-word essay on one of three specific topics about the novel, which can be viewed on the scholarship provider’s website. The contest is open to grade 12 students and college undergraduate and graduate students worldwide. It is free to enter and no application is required. For more information and details, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

October Scholarships

Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship

Deadline: October 31, 2020

Award Amount: $20,000

Overview: The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. Applicants must be current high school/home-schooled seniors attending school in the U.S, anticipating completion of a high school diploma at the time of application and planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

Horatio Alger Association National Scholarship

Deadline: The undergraduate application is available annually from December 1 to March 15.

Award Amount: 106 $25,000 awards

Overview: The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans is dedicated to the simple but powerful belief that hard work, honesty and determination can conquer all obstacles. As such, the Association honors the achievements of outstanding individuals in our society who have succeeded in spite of adversity and who are committed to supporting young people in pursuit of increased opportunities through higher education.

NSCA Foundation Scholarships

Deadline: Scholarship applications OPEN August 1 and CLOSE October 15 annually (there is only 1 application cycle a year)

Award Amount: Multiple $2,000 awards

Overview: The purpose of the National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation (NSCAF) is to support the mission of the National Strength and Conditioning Association by providing funding for educational and research activities that enhance the practical application of strength and conditioning. All general and specific guidelines for each respective scholarship are outlined below and should be closely read by the applicant to ensure all guidelines have been met prior to submission.

Bill Kane Undergraduate Scholarship

Deadline: October 15, 2023

Award Amount: $1,000

Overview: The award is a $1,000 scholarship awarded annually to an undergraduate health education major student. Recipients may spend the award in any manner they desire. Recipients will also receive a one-year complimentary student membership in SHAPE America.

Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Medical Diversity Scholarship Program

Deadline: October 1, 2023

Award Amount: $2,000

Overview: The Medical School Diversity Scholarship, established in 2014, is part of the law firm’s initiative to recognize medical school students who do outstanding work to promote ethnic diversity in their community. The funds are to be used toward his or her continued education in medical school. The scholarship is available to all medical school students in the United States who work hard to promote ethnic diversity in their communities.

To The Moon Scholarship

Deadline: February 1, 2023

Award Amount: $1,000

Overview: We’ve partnered with NFTevening to create this exclusive scholarship. By applying, you’ll automatically be subscribed to the NFTevening newsletter. As a subscriber, you’ll get the highlights of what’s going on in the web3 every single weekday.

The scholarship will be awarded to applicants who get the most out of To The Moon. You will be a strong applicant if you:

Read the “To The Moon” Newsletter by NFTevening
Share “To the Moon” with your friends

Students Impacted by Incarceration Scholarship

Deadline: May 15, 2023

Award Amount: $1,000

Overview:

Incarceration impacts both those incarcerated as well as their families.

It can be challenging to seek an education if you have past personal experience with, or have a family member directly impacted by incarceration.It is important to show students whose lives have been impacted by incarceration that it doesn’t define them or hinder their chances of success.

The Students Impacted by Incarceration Scholarship will support a student who has been incarcerated themselves or had a family member who has been incarcerated.

High school and undergraduate students are eligible to apply if they have been impacted by incarceration. To apply, write about how incarceration has impacted your life, what these experiences have taught you, and how has shaped your academic and career aspirations.

Other Scholarships

For What It’s Worth Scholarship

Deadline: February 1, 2023

Award Amount: $1,000

Overview: For What It’s Worth is a five-minute weekly newsletter series that delivers the most critical insights into being a socially conscious investor.

We’ve partnered with For What It’s Worth to create this exclusive scholarship. By applying, you’ll automatically be subscribed to the For What It’s Worth newsletter, getting tips and news delivered directly to your inbox so you can invest in the world that you want.

The scholarship will be awarded to applicants who get the most out of For What It’s Worth. You will be a strong applicant if you:

Read For What It’s Worth every week
Share For What It’s Worth with your friends
Engage with For What It’s Worth’s content
Finalists for this scholarship will be interviewed about how they applied what they learned from For What It’s Worth to their lives!

NGA Foundation Scholarships

Deadline: Reopening Soon

Award Amount: Awards Vary

Overview: The NGA Foundation seeks to position the industry as an employer of choice for college students and is committed to supporting students planning careers with independent grocers. Since 1990 NGA and its affiliates have awarded over $1 million in scholarships providing the critical resources needed to invest in our future leaders.

National Potato Council Scholarship

Deadline: Reopens in the Spring of 2023

Award Amount: $10,000

Overview: Each year, NPC awards a $10,000 academic scholarship to one graduate-level student conducting research for the benefit of the potato industry. The winner is selected based on a number of criteria, including academic achievement, leadership abilities, potato-related areas of graduate study, benefit to the U.S. potato industry/commercial value, extracurricular activities, and grades.

Don’t Mess with Texas Scholarship

Deadline: Soon to Reopen

Award Amount: Awards Vary

Overview: The 2020 Don’t mess with Texas® Scholarship, in partnership with Keep Texas Beautiful, recognizes the achievements of high school seniors who have taken a leadership role to prevent litter in their school and/or community. Any Texas high school senior planning to pursue a two- or four-year degree at an accredited college or university next year and currently attending public, private, or home school in Texas may apply.

Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway

Deadline: Soon to Reopen

Award Amount: $100,000

Overview: For years, this prestigious program has awarded millions of dollars in tuition to students across the country. Students must be a legal resident of the U.S., may not be an active NCAA collegiate athlete in any sport nor have played professional, semi-professional, or Division I collegiate football at any time. No essay required. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

Exceptional Youth Scholarship

Deadline: Soon to Reopen

Award Amount: $5,000

Overview: The Foundation for Global Sports Development is committed to empowering youth through education. Our Exceptional Youth Scholarship recognizes youth who have demonstrated remarkable conduct through community service efforts, volunteerism and mentor-ship activities, in addition to achieving outstanding academic performance.

A total of ten (10) high school seniors will be awarded a one-time scholarship of $5,000 each to be applied towards cost of attendance including tuition, housing, books and other on-campus related expenses at accredited, four-year colleges and universities in the United States. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.