Scholarship Tracker
All scholarships (236)
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
$20,000
A $20,000 achievement-based scholarship for graduating high school seniors, open to any intended major. Selection weighs leadership, service, and academic achievement rather than financial need.
Curated listingView & apply →The Gates Scholarship
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Amount varies
A last-dollar scholarship covering the full, unmet cost of attendance for outstanding, Pell-eligible minority high school seniors, in any field of study.
Curated listingView & apply →Dell Scholars Program
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
$20,000
A $20,000 scholarship plus ongoing support for students who've shown grit overcoming significant obstacles and demonstrate financial need, open to any major.
Curated listingView & apply →QuestBridge National College Match
QuestBridge
Amount varies
Matches high-achieving, low-income high school seniors with full four-year scholarships at QuestBridge's partner colleges — no loans, any intended major.
Curated listingView & apply →Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Up to $55,000
Up to $55,000 a year for high-achieving high school seniors with financial need, plus advising through college, in any field of study.
Curated listingView & apply →Horatio Alger National Scholarship
Horatio Alger Association
$25,000
A $25,000 scholarship for high school seniors who have faced and overcome significant adversity and demonstrate financial need, open to any major.
Curated listingView & apply →Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Elks National Foundation
Amount varies
A merit- and need-based scholarship for graduating high school seniors, judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need, in any field of study.
Curated listingView & apply →Burger King Scholars Program
Burger King McLamore Foundation
Amount varies
Merit-based scholarships for graduating high school seniors, judged on academics, work experience, and community involvement, in any field of study.
Curated listingView & apply →National Merit Scholarship Program
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Amount varies
Awarded based on PSAT/NMSQT performance rather than financial need, with National Merit Scholar recognition plus a range of corporate- and college-sponsored scholarship awards, open to any major.
Curated listingView & apply →Ron Brown Scholar Program
CAP Charitable Foundation
$40,000
A $40,000 scholarship ($10,000 a year for four years) for African American high school seniors who show academic achievement, leadership, and community service, open to any major.
Curated listingView & apply →Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarship
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Amount varies
Scholarships for students of Hispanic heritage pursuing a college degree, judged on academic performance, financial need, and community involvement, in any field of study.
Curated listingView & apply →UNCF Scholarships
United Negro College Fund
Amount varies
A range of scholarships for Black students attending college, many administered through UNCF's network of member institutions and corporate partners, most considering financial need.
Curated listingView & apply →Society of Women Engineers Scholarships
Society of Women Engineers
Amount varies
Scholarships for women pursuing an accredited engineering, engineering technology, or computer science degree, judged on academic merit.
Curated listingView & apply →Point Foundation Scholarship
Point Foundation
Amount varies
A scholarship for LGBTQ students of merit, with mentoring and leadership development alongside financial support, open to any field of study.
Curated listingView & apply →Davidson Fellows Scholarship
Davidson Institute for Talent Development
Up to $50,000
Scholarships up to $50,000 for students 18 and under who have completed a significant piece of work in science, technology, math, literature, music, philosophy, or outside-the-box fields.
Curated listingView & apply →Georgia HOPE Scholarship
Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC)
Amount varies
A merit-based (not need-based) tuition assistance program for Georgia residents with a strong high school GPA, attending a HOPE-eligible Georgia college or university. Unlike most listings here, this isn't a one-time competitive application — eligibility is determined each term via the FAFSA or GSFAPP, and pays toward standard undergraduate tuition based on enrollment.
Curated listingView & apply →Georgia Zell Miller Scholarship
Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC)
Amount varies
Georgia's higher tier of state academic aid above the HOPE Scholarship, requiring a higher GPA standard, covering a larger share of tuition at a Zell Miller-eligible Georgia college or university. Like HOPE, this is a merit-based, ongoing eligibility program administered each term via the FAFSA or GSFAPP, not a one-time competitive application.
Curated listingView & apply →Golden Door Scholars
Golden Door Scholars
Up to $150,000
Scholarships worth up to $150,000 for high-achieving, underrepresented students — including DACA and undocumented students who often can't access federal aid — covering tuition and support through graduation, in any field of study.
Curated listingView & apply →TheDream.US National Scholarship
TheDream.US
Amount varies
College scholarships for DACA, TPS, and undocumented students with financial need, covering tuition and fees at TheDream.US partner colleges, in any field of study.
Curated listingView & apply →Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway
Dr Pepper / Keurig Dr Pepper
Up to $100,000
An annual scholarship contest for students ages 18-24, with awards up to $100,000, open to any intended major.
Curated listingView & apply →Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program
Foot Locker Foundation
$20,000–$25,000
A $20,000 scholarship (one Ken C. Hicks Scholar receives $25,000) for graduating high school student-athletes who combine athletic participation with academic achievement and community involvement, in any major.
Curated listingView & apply →Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Jackie Robinson Foundation
Amount varies
A scholarship plus mentoring and leadership development for minority high school seniors with financial need, in any field of study.
Curated listingView & apply →The Coolidge Scholarship
Coolidge Foundation
Amount varies
A full-ride scholarship covering tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study, awarded through a rigorous merit-based national competition, in any major.
Curated listingView & apply →Cameron Impact Scholarship
Bryan Cameron Education Foundation
Amount varies
A four-year, full-tuition scholarship for exceptional high school seniors judged on academic excellence, leadership, and community service, in any field of study.
Curated listingView & apply →Google Lime Scholarship
Google, administered by Lime Connect
$10,000
A $10,000 scholarship for students with a visible or invisible disability pursuing a degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field.
Curated listingView & apply →Microsoft Disability Scholarship
Microsoft
Amount varies
A renewable scholarship (up to three years) for students with disabilities entering the technology industry, created and supported by Microsoft employees.
Curated listingView & apply →Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship
Taco Bell Foundation
Amount varies
One of the largest scholarship programs of its kind, awarding a combined multi-million-dollar pool across roughly 1,000 students a year based on a short video sharing a passion project, not grades — open to any field of study, no employment or age restriction beyond being a high school senior or current student.
Curated listingView & apply →Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures Scholarship
Chick-fil-A, Inc.
$1,500–$25,000
$1,500 to $25,000 scholarships, but only for Chick-fil-A Team Members employed at a franchised, company-owned, or affiliated restaurant at the time of application — not open to the general public. Usable at any accredited college, university, or technical/vocational school, in any field of study.
Curated listingView & apply →P.E.O. STAR Scholarship
P.E.O. Sisterhood
$2,500
A $2,500 scholarship for women in their final year of high school, in any field of study. Requires recommendation by a local P.E.O. chapter, so it isn't a simple open application — reach out to a chapter in your area early if interested.
Curated listingView & apply →VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Amount varies
An audio-essay competition for students in grades 9-12 on a patriotic theme, with over $1.6 million awarded nationally across winners each year, open to any intended major.
Curated listingView & apply →NSHSS Scholarships
National Society of High School Scholars
Amount varies
A range of individual scholarships open only to NSHSS members (a one-time $90 lifetime membership is required to be eligible, though there's no separate fee to apply for the scholarships themselves), for graduating high school members with a 3.0+ GPA, in any field of study.
Curated listingView & apply →McDonald's HACER National Scholarship
McDonald's Corporation
Amount varies
Has awarded over $35 million to more than 17,000 students since inception. Up to 30 scholarships a year for Hispanic high school seniors (U.S. citizens, legal residents, or DACA/Dreamers), judged on academic achievement, community impact, and financial need, in any field of study.
Curated listingView & apply →Generation Google Scholarship
Google
Amount varies
A scholarship for students from historically underrepresented groups in computer science, pursuing a degree in CS or a closely related technical field, judged on leadership and academic performance. Amount has varied by region and cycle in past years, so check the official page for the current figure.
Curated listingView & apply →National FFA Scholarships
National FFA Organization
$1,000–$10,000
Nearly $2.5 million awarded across many individual scholarships of $1,000-$10,000, for high school seniors or FFA alumni already in college. Requires active FFA membership, open to any field of study.
Curated listingView & apply →DECA Scholarships
DECA Inc.
$1,000–$5,000
Merit-based scholarships (including five $2,000 awards directly from DECA, plus corporate-partner awards from $1,000-$5,000) for high school DECA members intending to study entrepreneurship, finance, hospitality, management, or marketing. Requires active DECA membership.
Curated listingView & apply →SHPE Scholarships (ScholarSHPE)
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Amount varies
Over $6 million awarded since 2018 across 1,500+ scholarships, for active SHPE members (high school seniors, undergrads, or grad students) pursuing a STEM degree, minimum 2.5 GPA.
Curated listingView & apply →American Indian College Fund Scholarships
American Indian College Fund
$2,000–$3,000
Awards averaging $2,000-$3,000 for American Indian and Alaska Native students enrolled (or planning to enroll) in a certificate, undergraduate, or graduate program at a tribal college or an accredited nonprofit school, in any field of study. One application covers consideration for all of the Fund's scholarship programs.
Curated listingView & apply →ACS Scholars Program
American Chemical Society
Up to $5,000
A renewable scholarship up to $5,000 a year for African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian students who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, graduating high school seniors through college juniors, majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or a related chemistry field.
Curated listingView & apply →AISES Scholarships
American Indian Science and Engineering Society
Amount varies
Academic scholarships for AISES student members (Native American, Alaska Native, and Indigenous students) pursuing STEM degrees, applied for through AISES's OASIS scholarship system. Requires active AISES membership.
Curated listingView & apply →NABJ Scholarship
National Association of Black Journalists
Amount varies
Scholarships for Black student members of NABJ pursuing a degree in journalism or a related media field. Requires active NABJ membership.
Curated listingView & apply →NAHJ Scholarships
National Association of Hispanic Journalists
Amount varies
Scholarships for Hispanic/Latino student members of NAHJ pursuing a degree in journalism or a related media field. Requires active NAHJ membership.
Curated listingView & apply →STEM Stars Actuarial Scholars Program
The Actuarial Foundation
$20,000
A $20,000 scholarship ($5,000 a year over four years) plus mentoring, tutoring, and internship exposure, for high school students committed to pursuing a career as an actuary. Twenty students are selected each year.
Curated listingView & apply →Anne Ford Scholarship
National Center for Learning Disabilities
$10,000
A $10,000 scholarship for a graduating high school senior with a documented learning disability (such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, or dyspraxia) enrolling full-time in a bachelor's degree program, in any field of study. Reviewed on a rolling basis.
Curated listingView & apply →NSDA Scholarships
National Speech & Debate Association
Amount varies
Over $100,000 in combined scholarships awarded to student competitors at the National Speech & Debate Tournament each year. Requires qualifying for and competing at the national tournament through an NSDA chapter, not a simple open application.
Curated listingView & apply →Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards
Elks National Foundation
$4,000
A $4,000 scholarship for the child, grandchild, step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward of a current Elks member in good standing, open to any field of study. Applicant must be a high school senior.
Curated listingView & apply →Army ROTC Scholarship
U.S. Army
Amount varies
Covers full tuition and fees (or room and board) plus a book stipend and a monthly living stipend, in exchange for a required period of military service (typically several years) as a commissioned officer after graduation, in any major. A 2-4 year award depending on when you apply.
Curated listingView & apply →Navy ROTC Scholarship
U.S. Navy
Amount varies
Covers full tuition, class fees, a textbook stipend, and a monthly subsistence stipend (not room and board), in exchange for a required period of military service as a commissioned officer after graduation, in any major. The four-year national scholarship is a highly competitive national selection.
Curated listingView & apply →Air Force ROTC Scholarship
U.S. Air Force
Up to $18,000
Covers full tuition and fees (Type 1) or up to $18,000/year (Type 2), plus a book stipend and monthly living stipend, in exchange for a required period of military service as a commissioned officer after graduation, in any major. Requires a physical fitness assessment as part of the application.
Curated listingView & apply →American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest
The American Legion
$20,000–$25,000
Top national scholarships of $20,000-$25,000, plus $2,000 for each state winner, awarded through a public-speaking contest on the U.S. Constitution. Open to any U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident high school student age 20 or younger — no membership required, just entering and competing.
Curated listingView & apply →American Legion Legacy Scholarship
The American Legion
Amount varies
Support for higher education for children of post-9/11 fallen service members, or children of post-9/11 veterans with a 50% or higher VA disability rating, in any field of study.
Curated listingView & apply →Ayn Rand Institute Essay Contests
Ayn Rand Institute
Up to $25,000
Essay contests on Ayn Rand's novels (Anthem, The Fountainhead, Atlas Shrugged) with prizes up to $25,000, open to high school and college students worldwide, any intended major.
Curated listingView & apply →Regeneron Science Talent Search
Society for Science, presented by Regeneron
$2,000–$250,000
The nation's oldest and most prestigious science research competition for high school seniors. Every one of the 300 scholars named receives at least $2,000 (plus $2,000 to their school); finalists compete for a top prize of $250,000 out of $3.1 million awarded overall. Requires submitting an original, independently conducted research project — not a simple open application.
Curated listingView & apply →YoungArts National Arts Competition
National YoungArts Foundation
$250–$10,000
A national competition for artists ages 15-18 (grades 10-12) in classical music, dance, design, film, jazz, photography, theater, visual arts, voice, or writing. Award winners receive $250, with those invited to National YoungArts Week eligible for up to $10,000 and ongoing career support.
Curated listingView & apply →National Eagle Scout Association Scholarship
National Eagle Scout Association (Boy Scouts of America)
$25,000–$48,000
Renewable scholarships of $25,000 (four awarded) up to $48,000 (one awarded) over four years for Eagle Scouts enrolled full-time in a degree or skilled-trade program, judged on scouting/community involvement and top-third class rank. Requires having earned the rank of Eagle Scout — not open to the general public.
Curated listingView & apply →4-H Youth in Action Scholarship
National 4-H Council
$5,000
A $5,000 scholarship awarded to just four 4-H members nationally each year, plus a year of professional and media training and national spokesperson opportunities, for a project turning a challenge into community impact. Requires active 4-H membership; highly selective given only four winners nationwide.
Curated listingView & apply →Union Plus Scholarship
Union Plus (Union Privilege)
$1,000–$4,000
Scholarships of $1,000-$4,000 for current or retired union members, their spouses, or dependent children, in any field of study. Requires at least one year of continuous union membership (by the applicant, spouse, or parent) — not open to non-union families.
Curated listingView & apply →Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Youth of the Year
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
$50,000
A $50,000 scholarship for a single national winner chosen through local, state, and regional competitions, recognizing leadership, service, academic excellence, and dedication to health and wellbeing. Requires active Boys & Girls Club membership; extraordinarily selective (one national winner a year), included for transparency about the real odds.
Curated listingView & apply →National Honor Society Scholarship
National Honor Society (NASSP)
$3,200–$25,000
$2 million awarded annually across 600 students: one National Winner ($25,000), four NHS Pillar Winners ($10,625 each), 20 national finalists ($5,625 each), and 575 national semifinalists ($3,200 each). Requires active membership in good standing in a local NHS chapter, verified by a chapter adviser.
Curated listingView & apply →VFW Patriot's Pen Youth Essay Contest
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
$500–$5,000
A patriotic-themed essay contest with $55,000 in national awards — a $5,000 national first-place prize and at least $500 to each state's winner. Open to students in grades 6-8 only (not high school), submitted through a local VFW Post.
Curated listingView & apply →National PTA Reflections Program
National PTA
$200–$800
An arts recognition program open to students of any grade in dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts. Outstanding Interpretation Award winners receive an $800 scholarship (plus $200 to their local PTA); Award of Excellence winners receive $200. Smaller awards than most listings here, but a genuine, low-barrier way for young artists to get recognized and paid.
Curated listingView & apply →Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarship
Simon Youth Foundation
$1,500
A one-time $1,500 scholarship, with one award given at each participating Simon shopping center location, for graduating seniors in the surrounding community — not limited to students of a Simon Youth Academy.
Curated listingView & apply →FBLA Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
$500
A $500 scholarship for graduating FBLA members pursuing a business-related degree; the number of awards given varies year to year based on fund contributions. Requires active FBLA membership.
Curated listingView & apply →HOSA Scholarships
HOSA-Future Health Professionals
$500–$2,000
Sponsor-funded scholarships (amounts and number of awards vary by state chapter and sponsor, commonly $500-$2,000) for HOSA members pursuing a health-science career, from high school seniors through postsecondary students. Requires active HOSA membership.
Curated listingView & apply →SkillsUSA Make Your Mark Scholarship
SkillsUSA
Up to $5,000
Up to $5,000 toward tuition, books, tools, on-campus housing, or other approved direct educational expenses for SkillsUSA members with upcoming tuition expenses, funded by SkillsUSA and industry partners. Requires active SkillsUSA membership.
Curated listingView & apply →Optimist International Oratorical Contest
Optimist International Foundation
$1,000–$15,000
A public-speaking contest for students under 18, with over $150,000 awarded annually. World Championship winners receive $15,000/$10,000/$5,000 for first/second/third; District-level winners receive $2,500/$1,500/$1,000. No club membership required — just entering and competing through a local Optimist Club.
Curated listingView & apply →Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Alliance for Young Artists & Writers
$500–$12,500
The nation's longest-running recognition program for creative teens in grades 7-12, judging original art or writing submissions. National scholarships range from $500 (American Voices & Visions, Best-in-Grade awards) up to the $12,500 Gold Medal Portfolio Award.
Curated listingView & apply →FCCLA Scholarships
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
$500–$2,000
A range of national scholarships, commonly $500 and up, awarded at FCCLA's National Leadership Conference for active members pursuing a family and consumer sciences-related field. Requires active FCCLA membership.
Curated listingView & apply →TSA William P. Elrod Memorial Scholarship
Technology Student Association (TSA)
$2,500
A $2,500 scholarship for TSA graduating seniors (or alumni still enrolled in an undergraduate or vo-tech program) with a 3.0+ GPA and demonstrated local, state, and national TSA service. Requires active membership in an affiliated TSA chapter.
Curated listingView & apply →DAR Good Citizens Award and Scholarship
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
$500–$11,500
Recognizes one graduating senior per participating school nationwide for dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism — selected by teachers and peers, not a simple open application. National award up to $11,500; state-level honorees receive at least $500.
Curated listingView & apply →Civil Air Patrol CadetInvest Scholarships
Civil Air Patrol
$2,500
Academic scholarships of $2,500 (part of over $1.35 million in combined cadet financial assistance programs) for active Civil Air Patrol cadets in good standing who are high school seniors or above. Requires active CAP cadet membership.
Curated listingView & apply →Key Club International Scholarships
Kiwanis Children's Fund
$2,460–$4,500
Multiple scholarships for graduating Key Club International members in good standing, including the Kiwanis Children's Fund Scholarship (two awards, minimum $2,460 each), the Wagner Family Scholarship (minimum $4,500), and the Linda Canaday Memorial Scholarship (minimum $3,440). Requires active Key Club membership.
Curated listingView & apply →SAR JROTC/ROTC Recognition Scholarship
Sons of the American Revolution (SAR)
$1,000
Scholarships (commonly around $1,000, though amounts vary by local SAR chapter) for JROTC cadets in the Enhanced JROTC Program, judged on leadership, class rank (top 25% of their high school class), and an original essay. Requires being a junior enrolled in a JROTC program and chapter-level nomination — not a simple open application.
Curated listingView & apply →American Legion Auxiliary Spirit of Youth Scholarship
American Legion Auxiliary
$1,000–$5,000
A $1,000 scholarship awarded to one Junior member per state (five of those state winners are then chosen for a $5,000 award instead), for graduating seniors with a 3.0+ GPA. Requires three consecutive years of paid American Legion Auxiliary Junior membership — not open to non-members.
Curated listingView & apply →Mike Rowe Works Foundation Work Ethic Scholarship
mikeroweWORKS Foundation
$1,000–$20,000
Awards from $1,000 to $20,000 (a $10 million total fund) toward tuition, tools, and fees for graduating high school seniors, graduates, or GED recipients enrolling in a trade-related certification or associate degree program at an accredited technical or vocational school.
Curated listingView & apply →American Welding Society Foundation Scholarships
American Welding Society (AWS) Foundation
$1,000–$5,000
$2.7 million in combined scholarships for students pursuing welding and related fields: National Scholarships of $2,500-$5,000+, District/Section Scholarships of $1,000-$2,000+, and $1,000 Welder Training Scholarships for short-term certificate programs. Open to high school seniors entering any level of welding education.
Curated listingView & apply →IEEE Presidents' Scholarship
IEEE Foundation
$10,000
A $10,000 scholarship recognizing high school students who demonstrate an exceptional grasp of electrical engineering, computer science, or another IEEE field of interest through an independent project.
Curated listingView & apply →NSBE Scholarships
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
$500–$15,000
Over $1 million awarded annually across many individual scholarships ranging from $500 to $15,000, for registered NSBE student members (high school seniors through graduate students) pursuing engineering, computer science, mathematics, or a related STEM field, generally requiring a 2.5+ GPA.
Curated listingView & apply →SAE Engineering Scholarships
SAE International (SAE Foundation)
$1,500–$15,000
A family of engineering scholarships for high school seniors and above, including general SAE Engineering Scholarships up to $15,000 ($750,000 total awarded) and the BMW/SAE Engineering Scholarship ($1,500/year, renewable up to 3 years, for seniors with a 3.75+ GPA and 90th-percentile SAT/ACT math and reading scores). Requires an interest in mobility engineering (automotive, aerospace, or related fields).
Curated listingView & apply →NAWIC Construction Trades Scholarship
NAWIC Founders' Scholarship Foundation
Up to $2,000
Scholarships starting at $2,000 (part of over $600,000 awarded annually) for high school seniors entering a construction-related training program in a construction craft or trade.
Curated listingView & apply →ASHRAE High School Senior Scholarships
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
$3,000
Four $3,000 scholarships for high school seniors entering a pre-engineering, engineering, or engineering-technology bachelor's program preparing for the HVAC&R profession. Requires a 3.0+ GPA and/or top-30% class standing.
Curated listingView & apply →National Beta Club Scholarship
National Beta Club
$1,000–$20,000
Over $300,000 awarded annually to more than 250 senior members, in amounts from $1,000 to $20,000, including top awards of $20,000, $15,000, $10,000, $8,000, $6,000, and six $2,500 awards. Requires active National Beta Club membership registered by the program's January deadline.
Curated listingView & apply →NJCL Scholarships
National Junior Classical League (NJCL)
$1,500–$5,000
Ten scholarships of $1,500-$5,000 awarded to NJCL members based on service to the organization, financial need, academic record, and teacher recommendations, plus a separate $2,000 Anne B. Covington National Latin & Greek Honor Society Scholarship for Latin Honor Society members. Requires active NJCL membership.
Curated listingView & apply →ACTFL Future Teacher Scholarship Program
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
$1,500–$6,000
A $1,500/year scholarship, renewable up to three times for a cumulative total of $6,000, for graduating high school seniors committed to pursuing a career teaching world languages.
Curated listingView & apply →FIRST Robotics Scholarships
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
Amount varies
A clearinghouse of over $30 million in scholarships from roughly 200 different colleges and organizations, open to any high school-aged student who has participated on a FIRST Robotics Competition team, regardless of the team's competition results. Individual award amounts vary widely by provider, from a few hundred dollars to full-tuition awards.
Curated listingView & apply →AAJA Scholarships
Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA)
$1,500–$6,500
A collection of named scholarships worth $1,500-$6,500 (including the Anna Chennault Scholarship, Al Young Sports Journalism Scholarship, and Vincent Chin Memorial Scholarship) for students of Asian American or Pacific Islander heritage pursuing a career in journalism. Eligibility and deadlines vary by individual award.
Curated listingView & apply →Educational Theatre Association Thespian Scholarships
Educational Theatre Association (EdTA)
$1,000–$1,500
Chapter and national scholarships totaling more than $200,000 a year, including over $40,000 considered at the annual International Thespian Excellence Awards, for inducted members of the International Thespian Society. Requires Thespian induction through a school theatre chapter — not open to the general public.
Curated listingView & apply →Indigenous Journalists Association Scholarship Fund
Indigenous Journalists Association (formerly Native American Journalists Association)
$500–$5,000
Non-renewable scholarships of $500-$5,000 for Indigenous students pursuing a career in journalism.
Curated listingView & apply →AMS First-Year Undergraduate Scholarship
American Meteorological Society (AMS)
$5,000
A $5,000 scholarship ($2,500 for freshman year, $2,500 for sophomore year) for graduating high school seniors planning to pursue a degree in atmospheric, oceanic, or hydrologic science (excluding marine biology). Encourages applications from women, minorities, and students with disabilities who are traditionally underrepresented in the field. Requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency and a 3.0+ GPA.
Curated listingView & apply →AOPA You Can Fly High School Flight Training Scholarship
AOPA Foundation (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association)
$12,000
A $12,000 scholarship to help students ages 16-18 earn a private pilot certificate, awarded through a competitive spring application cycle (roughly 90 scholarships a year).
Curated listingView & apply →Cecilia Galvin Scholarship
CompTIA
$5,000
A $5,000 scholarship for a graduating high school senior with a 2.0+ GPA who shows leadership in school and community and an early interest in technology, usable at a four-year college, trade school, or toward CompTIA certifications.
Curated listingView & apply →NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship
National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Education and Technology Foundation
$30,000
A $30,000 scholarship ($7,500 a year for up to four years) for a graduating high school senior who competed on a FIRST Robotics, National Robotics League, or VEX Robotics Competition team that used pneumatics (fluid power) in its robot design.
Curated listingView & apply →Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance
Amount varies
A merit-based (not need-based) state scholarship for Florida high school graduates who are U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens. Florida Academic Scholars (3.5+ weighted GPA, 100 service hours, 29 ACT/1330 SAT) receive 100% of tuition and fees; Florida Medallion Scholars (3.0+ GPA, 75 service hours) receive 75%, at a Florida public college or university.
Curated listingView & apply →California Cal Grant (High School Entitlement Award)
California Student Aid Commission
$1,648–$14,934
A need-based state grant for California high school seniors and recent graduates with at least a 3.0 GPA and financial need. Cal Grant A covers up to $14,934/year at a UC, $6,450 at a CSU, or $9,358 at a private nonprofit college; Cal Grant B provides a smaller access award for students with lower GPAs or income. Requires FAFSA or CADAA plus GPA verification.
Curated listingView & apply →New York Excelsior Scholarship
New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)
Up to $7,070
Covers remaining SUNY or CUNY tuition (up to $7,070) after other aid, for New York residents with household income of $125,000 or less who enroll full-time and complete 30 credits a year. Requires living and working in New York State after graduation for as many years as the scholarship was received.
Curated listingView & apply →Tennessee Promise Scholarship
Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation / tnAchieves
Amount varies
A last-dollar scholarship covering all remaining tuition and mandatory fees at a Tennessee community college or college of applied technology, after other gift aid, for Tennessee high school graduates enrolling full-time the semester after graduation. Requires FAFSA and maintaining a 2.0 GPA.
Curated listingView & apply →Texas TEXAS Grant
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Up to $16,287
A need-based state grant of up to $5,429 a semester ($16,287/year) for Texas residents enrolled at least three-quarter time who have not yet earned a bachelor's degree and demonstrate financial need (Student Aid Index at or below the state's annual threshold).
Curated listingView & apply →Washington College Grant
Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC)
Amount varies
A need-based grant covering full tuition at any in-state Washington public college, university, or technical college (or a comparable amount toward an approved private college or apprenticeship), for Washington residents. A family of four earning up to $83,500 qualifies for a full award; partial awards extend to $139,500. Apply via FAFSA or WASFA.
Curated listingView & apply →Illinois MAP Grant
Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)
Up to $8,400
A need-based state grant up to $8,400 a year toward tuition and mandatory fees for Illinois residents with a Student Aid Index of $9,000 or less, enrolled at an eligible Illinois college. Funds are limited and awarded first-come, first-served based on FAFSA filing date.
Curated listingView & apply →Michigan Achievement Scholarship
State of Michigan (MiLEAP)
Up to $27,500
Up to $5,500 a year (renewable up to five years, $27,500 total) for Michigan resident incoming first-year students enrolling within 15 months of graduating high school. Requires filing the FAFSA and a Student Aid Index of $30,000 or less.
Curated listingView & apply →Ohio College Opportunity Grant
Ohio Department of Higher Education
Up to $5,000
A need-based grant for Ohio resident undergraduates with a Student Aid Index of $3,750 or less and household income up to $96,000, worth up to $4,000/year at a public institution, $5,000 at a private nonprofit, or $2,000 at a private for-profit school. Limited to ten full-time semesters.
Curated listingView & apply →North Carolina Need-Based Scholarship
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA)
Up to $7,640
A need-based scholarship of up to $7,640 a year for North Carolina residents attending a private, nonprofit college in the state, with a Student Aid Index of $15,000 or less and Pell Grant eligibility.
Curated listingView & apply →Pennsylvania State Grant
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Up to $6,000
A need-based grant up to $6,000 a year for Pennsylvania residents who are U.S. high school graduates or GED recipients, enrolled in an approved program at least two years long, who have not yet earned a bachelor's degree. Requires filing the FAFSA by May 1.
Curated listingView & apply →Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV)
$2,625–$5,250
A grant of about $5,250 a year (campus-based programs) or $2,625 (primarily online programs) for Virginia resident undergraduates attending a private, nonprofit Virginia college full-time, for up to four years.
Curated listingView & apply →New Jersey Tuition Aid Grant
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA)
$2,176–$14,404
A need-based grant ranging from about $2,176 to $14,404 a year for New Jersey residents enrolled full-time at an approved New Jersey institution, based on the state's New Jersey Eligibility Index (0-7,500). Covers up to 4.5 years for a bachelor's degree.
Curated listingView & apply →Indiana Frank O'Bannon Grant
Indiana Commission for Higher Education
Up to $10,600
A need-based grant up to $5,300 a year at a public Indiana institution or $10,600 at a private one, for Indiana resident high school graduates enrolled full-time in a degree program, based on FAFSA-determined financial need.
Curated listingView & apply →Minnesota State Grant
Minnesota Office of Higher Education
Amount varies
A need-based state grant (award varies by income, family size, and enrollment; program maximum around $17,000) for Minnesota resident high school graduates enrolled at a participating postsecondary institution, limited to eight full-time semesters.
Curated listingView & apply →Wisconsin Grant
Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB)
Up to $7,395
A need-based grant for Wisconsin resident undergraduates enrolled at least half-time, up to $7,395/year at a UW school or $3,500/year at a Wisconsin Technical College, limited to 10 semesters of eligibility. Requires FAFSA.
Curated listingView & apply →Maryland Guaranteed Access Grant
Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC)
$100–$18,000
A need-based grant up to $18,000 a year for Maryland residents with significant financial need, enrolled full-time at an eligible Maryland institution. Requires FAFSA or the MHEC One-App by March 1 and satisfactory academic progress.
Curated listingView & apply →Arizona Promise Program
Arizona Board of Regents
Amount varies
Covers in-state tuition and mandatory fees (after other aid) for up to eight semesters at Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, or the University of Arizona, for Arizona resident high school graduates with a 2.5+ GPA who qualify for a federal Pell Grant and enroll full-time the fall after graduation. No separate application beyond FAFSA and university admission.
Curated listingView & apply →Evans Scholars Program
Western Golf Association Evans Scholars Foundation
$125,000
A full tuition and housing college scholarship worth more than $125,000 over four years for golf caddies with at least two years of strong caddie service, a 3.0+ GPA, financial need, and demonstrated leadership and character.
Curated listingView & apply →Modern Woodmen of America Scholarship
Modern Woodmen of America
Up to $10,000
Up to $10,000 for graduating high school seniors who are Modern Woodmen members covered by a Modern Woodmen life insurance or annuity product and have completed at least 40 hours of volunteer service in the past two years. Requires an existing Modern Woodmen membership — not open to the general public.
Curated listingView & apply →Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision
Toshiba America Foundation and the National Science Teaching Association
$5,000–$10,000
The nation's largest K-12 science competition, judging student teams' visions of future technology. First-place teams each receive a $10,000 U.S. Series EE Savings Bond (at maturity); second-place teams receive $5,000 bonds. Students compete in teams of 2-4 with a coach, no age cutoff other than being a full-time K-12 student under 21.
Curated listingView & apply →NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Award
National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT)
Amount varies
A recognition program (National and Regional Affiliate Winner, Honorable Mention, and Rising Star honors) for young women, and gender-diverse and non-binary students, in grades 9-12 pursuing computing and technology, opening doors to further scholarships, internships, and community. Not a fixed cash award at the high school level — prize structure and perks vary by year and region.
Curated listingView & apply →BBB Students of Integrity Scholarship
Better Business Bureau (local BBB chapters / BBB Integrity Foundation)
$1,000–$5,000
Scholarships of roughly $1,000-$5,000 for graduating high school seniors, judged on character and integrity rather than grades or extracurriculars. Administered independently by local BBB chapters, so the exact amount, deadline, and application depend on the applicant's region — check the nearest participating BBB chapter.
Curated listingView & apply →Louisiana TOPS Award
Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA)
Up to $12,000
A tiered merit scholarship for Louisiana high school graduates (with Louisiana-resident parents). The top Excellence Award pays tuition and fees or $12,000/year (whichever is less) at a public institution, requiring a 3.50 core GPA and 31 ACT/1390 SAT; lower tiers (Opportunity, Performance, Honors) require progressively lower GPA/test scores and pay progressively less. FAFSA or TOPS application due by July 1 after graduation.
Curated listingView & apply →South Carolina LIFE Scholarship
South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE)
Up to $5,000
Up to $5,000 a year (including a $300 book allowance) for South Carolina resident high school graduates meeting two of three criteria: 3.0 GPA, 1100 SAT/22 ACT, or top-30% class rank. Students in approved math/science majors can add a $2,500 Enhancement starting sophomore year. Up to eight semesters of eligibility.
Curated listingView & apply →Missouri Bright Flight Scholarship
Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development
$1,000–$3,000
Up to $3,000 a year for Missouri resident high school graduates who score in the top 3% of ACT/SAT test-takers statewide (roughly ACT 32+), or up to $1,000 for the next two percentiles. Renewable up to five years with a 2.5+ college GPA and full-time enrollment. Exact award amounts are set annually by the state legislature.
Curated listingView & apply →West Virginia PROMISE Scholarship
West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
Up to $5,500
Up to $5,500 a year for West Virginia resident high school graduates with a 3.0+ GPA and a 21+ ACT composite (minimum 19 in each section) or 1080+ SAT, enrolling full-time in an associate or bachelor's degree program in-state. Requires FAFSA by March 1.
Curated listingView & apply →Nevada Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship
State of Nevada (Nevada Treasurer's Office)
Up to $10,000
Up to $10,000 in tuition (paid per-credit, up to 15 credits a semester) for Nevada residents of at least two years who graduate from a Nevada high school and meet the Board of Regents' GPA and coursework requirements, attending a Nevada college. Requires maintaining at least a 2.75 GPA and 12+ credits a semester to continue.
Curated listingView & apply →New Mexico Legislative Lottery Scholarship
New Mexico Higher Education Department
Amount varies
Covers a portion of tuition (amount set annually by the legislature and varying by institution) for New Mexico residents who graduate from a New Mexico high school and enroll full-time in a New Mexico public college within 16 months, completing at least 12 credit hours with a 2.5+ GPA in their first term. Renewable up to seven semesters.
Curated listingView & apply →Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES)
Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA)
$125–$500
A scholarship earned year-by-year throughout high school ($125-$500 per year based on each year's GPA, plus an ACT bonus up to $500 and AP/IB/CAI bonuses of $200-$300) for Kentucky resident graduates of an eligible Kentucky high school with at least a 2.5 GPA, enrolled at least half-time.
Curated listingView & apply →Utah Regents Scholarship
Utah System of Higher Education (USHE)
$400–$2,500
A tiered scholarship (Base Award, Exemplary Academic Achievement Award up to $2,500/year, and an Educational Savings Plan supplemental award) for Utah resident graduating high school seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA and no grade below a C in required core courses, enrolling in 15+ credit hours at an eligible Utah institution the fall after graduation.
Curated listingView & apply →Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship
Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE)
$1,000–$5,000
A scholarship that grows each year of college — $1,000 (freshman), $4,000 (sophomore), $4,000 (junior), $5,000 (senior) at four-year Arkansas schools — for Arkansas resident high school graduates with an ACT superscore of 19+ (or equivalent). Requires completing 27+ semester hours the first year and 30+ each year after.
Curated listingView & apply →Oklahoma's Promise
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
Amount varies
Covers full general tuition at Oklahoma public colleges (or partial tuition at private colleges and career tech centers) for up to five years, for Oklahoma students who apply in 8th-12th grade, complete a 17-unit college-prep curriculum with a 2.5+ GPA in those courses, and come from a household earning at or below $60,000-$80,000 depending on family size (must apply before the end of 12th grade, income is verified at the time of college enrollment).
Curated listingView & apply →Iowa Tuition Grant
Iowa Department of Education
$225–$7,500
A need-based grant up to $7,500 a year for Iowa residents with financial need attending an eligible private, nonprofit Iowa college, for up to four years of full-time undergraduate study. Requires FAFSA by July 1.
Curated listingView & apply →Kansas State Scholarship
Kansas Board of Regents
Up to $1,000
Up to $1,000 a year for Kansas resident high school graduates who complete the Kansas Scholars Curriculum, are designated a Kansas State Scholar based on ACT performance, maintain a 3.0+ college GPA, and demonstrate financial need. Renewable up to four years (five for designated five-year programs).
Curated listingView & apply →Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant
Mississippi Office of State Financial Aid
$2,500
Up to $2,500 a year toward tuition and fees for Mississippi students who graduated high school with a 3.5+ GPA and a 29+ ACT composite, enrolled full-time at an eligible Mississippi institution.
Curated listingView & apply →Alabama Student Assistance Program
Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE)
$300–$5,000
A need-based grant of $300-$5,000 a year for Alabama resident undergraduates with financial need who qualify for a federal Pell Grant, enrolled at least half-time at one of roughly 80 participating Alabama institutions.
Curated listingView & apply →DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG)
DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)
$3,750–$15,000
Up to $15,000 a year (lifetime cap $75,000) toward the gap between in-state and out-of-state tuition at public colleges nationwide, or up to $3,750 a year (lifetime cap $18,750) at private HBCUs or DC-area nonprofit colleges, for DC residents of at least 12 months pursuing their first associate or bachelor's degree. Income and ward don't matter — only DC domicile. Up to six years of eligibility.
Curated listingView & apply →Nebraska Opportunity Grant
Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education
Up to $2,320
A need-based grant (commonly around $2,320/year, varying by cost of attendance and available funding) for Nebraska resident high school graduates enrolled in an undergraduate program at a participating Nebraska college, who qualify for a Pell Grant or meet the state's income-based eligibility threshold.
Curated listingView & apply →Connecticut Roberta B. Willis Scholarship
Connecticut Office of Higher Education
Up to $5,250
A need- and merit-based scholarship up to $5,250/year (four-year programs) or $4,650/year (two-year programs) for Connecticut resident high school graduates with a Student Aid Index at or below the state's annual cutoff and a 25+ ACT (or equivalent SAT), attending a Connecticut public or nonprofit private college. Renewable up to six years.
Curated listingView & apply →Rhode Island State Grant
Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner
$250–$900
A modest need-based grant, roughly $250-$900 a year, for Rhode Island resident students enrolled at least half-time in a degree or certificate program.
Curated listingView & apply →Idaho Opportunity Scholarship
Idaho State Board of Education
Up to $3,500
Up to $3,500 a year (renewable up to four years) for Idaho resident high school graduates with at least a 2.7 GPA and demonstrated financial need, pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree at a participating Idaho institution. The exact award depends on other financial aid already received.
Curated listingView & apply →Maine State Grant Program
Finance Authority of Maine (FAME)
$1,250–$2,500
A need-based grant up to $2,500 a year (or $1,250 for half-time enrollment) for Maine resident students enrolled at a Maine public or private college, university, or technical school. Automatically considered when filing the FAFSA.
Curated listingView & apply →Montana University System Honor Scholarship
Montana University System / Board of Regents
Up to $20,000
A four-year, renewable tuition waiver averaging about $5,000/year ($20,000 over four years) for Montana high school graduates with a 3.4+ cumulative GPA at the end of their 7th semester, on track for the Regents' Rigorous Core Requirements or an IB Diploma, at an eligible Montana campus. Roughly 200 scholarships offered annually.
Curated listingView & apply →North Dakota Scholarship
North Dakota University System / Department of Public Instruction
Up to $6,000
Worth up to $6,000 total (paid at roughly $500-$750 per term) usable within six years of high school graduation at an accredited North Dakota college, university, tribal institution, or approved apprenticeship, for students who meet essential-skill requirements plus two of three readiness components (post-secondary, workforce, or military ready).
Curated listingView & apply →South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship
South Dakota Board of Regents
$7,500
A $7,500 scholarship distributed over four years for South Dakota resident high school graduates with a 3.0+ GPA and a 24+ ACT composite (or 1180+ SAT), who complete a required high school curriculum with no grade below a C. Requires maintaining a 3.0+ college GPA to continue.
Curated listingView & apply →Vermont Incentive Grant
Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC)
$1,000–$15,350
A need-based grant ranging from roughly $1,000 to over $15,000 a year depending on sector and eligibility, for Vermont resident undergraduates enrolled at least 12 credits a term who demonstrate financial need via FAFSA. Note: as of early 2026 new applications were placed on hold pending state funding — check current status before relying on this.
Curated listingView & apply →Wyoming Hathaway Scholarship
State of Wyoming / University of Wyoming
$1,180–$2,360
A tiered merit scholarship (Honors, Performance, Opportunity, and Provisional Opportunity levels) paying $1,180-$2,360 a semester based on GPA and ACT/WorkKeys score, for Wyoming resident high school graduates completing the state's success curriculum. A separate Hathaway Need Grant of up to $2,120 a semester is available on top of non-Honors awards for students with financial need.
Curated listingView & apply →Alaska Performance Scholarship
Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE)
$2,378–$4,755
A tiered scholarship worth up to $4,755, $3,566, or $2,378 a year based on GPA and ACT/SAT/WorkKeys performance, for Alaska resident high school graduates with at least a 2.5 GPA and at least $500 in demonstrated financial need after other non-loan aid.
Curated listingView & apply →Delaware Inspire Scholarship
Delaware State University / Delaware Department of Education
Up to $3,000
Up to $3,000 a year for Delaware resident high school graduates attending Delaware State University full-time, requiring at least a 2.75 GPA and 10 hours of community service each semester.
Curated listingView & apply →Delaware SEED Scholarship
Delaware Department of Education
Amount varies
Covers up to six semesters of free tuition at Delaware Technical Community College or the University of Delaware's Associate in Arts Program, for Delaware resident high school graduates with at least a 2.5 GPA who start college the fall after graduation.
Curated listingView & apply →Massachusetts MASSGrant
Massachusetts Department of Higher Education (DHE)
$740–$7,395
A need-based grant ranging from about $740 to $7,395 a year (up to $5,500 a semester for the lowest-need students), for Massachusetts resident undergraduates enrolled full-time at a state community college, state university, or UMass campus. Requires FAFSA by May 1; limited to 8 semesters for a 4-year program.
Curated listingView & apply →Toyota Scholarship Program
Toyota Financial Services, administered by Scholarship America
$7,500–$30,000
Up to $30,000 over four years ($7,500/year) for high school seniors, graduates, or current postsecondary students with at least a 2.0 GPA enrolling full-time in an undergraduate or graduate program. Awarded to students connected to select community partner organizations rather than a fully open general application — check the current cycle's participating partners.
Curated listingView & apply →Folds of Honor Higher Education Scholarship
Folds of Honor
Up to $5,000
Up to $5,000 a year (paid up to $2,500 a term) for spouses and children of U.S. service members killed in action, disabled due to service, or awarded a Purple Heart while on active duty. Open to students pursuing a certificate, associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree, with a 2.0+ GPA.
Curated listingView & apply →Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award
Soroptimist International of the Americas
$1,000–$16,000
Cash awards for women who are the primary financial support for themselves and their dependents, enrolled in or accepted to a vocational/skills training program or undergraduate degree. Starts at $1,000 at the club level, with winners advancing to region ($5,000) and international ($10,000) levels for a combined total up to $16,000. Requires financial need and not already holding a graduate degree.
Curated listingView & apply →Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award
Zonta International
$1,500–$5,000
Formerly the Young Women in Public Affairs Award. District-level winners receive $1,500 and international-level winners receive $5,000 (37 international awards a year), for women ages 16-19 who show volunteer leadership, commitment to gender equality, and civic engagement. Applications must be submitted through a local Zonta club.
Curated listingView & apply →National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Scholarships
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF)
Up to $3,000
Scholarships for spouses, life partners, children, and stepchildren of firefighters honored at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial (children/stepchildren must have been under 22 at the time of the firefighter's death, and under 30 now), based on financial need and academic performance, with priority for STEM and public safety majors. A separate High School Cadet Scholarship Program awards $3,000 plus an expenses-paid trip to an NFFF Safety Symposium.
Curated listingView & apply →C.O.P.S. Scholarship Program
Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.)
Up to $16,000
Up to $2,000 a semester (lifetime maximum $16,000) for surviving children and spouses of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, pursuing any course of study beyond high school. Must reapply each semester.
Curated listingView & apply →Fisher House Foundation Scholarships for Military Children
Fisher House Foundation
$2,000
500 scholarships of $2,000 each, with at least one recipient per participating commissary location, for children of active duty, Selected Reserve, deceased, or retired U.S. service members holding a valid military ID. Requires a 3.0+ GPA for high school applicants (2.5+ for college applicants), an official transcript, and a 500-word essay. Not available to students already receiving a full scholarship or service academy appointment.
Curated listingView & apply →Harry S. Truman Scholarship
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation
$3,000–$30,000
Up to $30,000 for graduate or professional study ($3,000 for senior year, up to $27,000 for two years of grad school), plus leadership development and federal internship opportunities, for current college juniors committed to a career in public service. Requires nomination by the student's institution's Truman Faculty Representative — not a direct-apply scholarship.
Curated listingView & apply →Barry Goldwater Scholarship
Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation
Up to $7,500
Up to $7,500 a year (covering tuition, fees, books, and room and board minus other aid) for college sophomores and juniors pursuing a research career in science, engineering, or mathematics, with at least a 3.0 GPA. Requires nomination through the student's college or university.
Curated listingView & apply →ALPFA Scholarship Program
Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA)
$1,250–$10,000
Awards averaging $1,250-$1,500 (with a limited number up to $10,000) for Hispanic or Latino students with at least a 3.0 GPA, enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or master's program in accounting, finance, business administration, information technology, or a related field. Top recipients attend ALPFA's National Convention with expenses paid.
Curated listingView & apply →Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association Scholarship
Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association (FNSNA)
$1,000–$10,000
Awards ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 for students currently enrolled in a state-approved nursing program (ADN, BSN, diploma, direct-entry master's, RN-to-BSN/MSN, or accelerated BSN), based on academic achievement, financial need, and nursing student organization involvement. Not for incoming high school seniors — applicants must already be enrolled in a nursing program.
Curated listingView & apply →DAR America 250! Scholarship
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
$25,000
A one-time $25,000 award for ten students a year who are currently majoring in American history in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program, with at least a 3.5 GPA. Requires U.S. citizenship. Applications through the DAR Academic Works portal, Nov. 1-Jan. 31.
Curated listingView & apply →Imagine America High School Scholarship
Imagine America Foundation
$1,000
A $1,000 career-education award for high school graduates with at least a 2.5 GPA pursuing postsecondary career education at a participating career college. Part of $10 million the Foundation distributes annually in tuition assistance.
Curated listingView & apply →USBC Youth Scholarships
United States Bowling Congress (USBC)
$1,000–$6,000
A range of scholarships from $1,000 to $6,000 (including the $1,000 Gift for Life Scholarship for bowlers with financial need, and the $6,000 Chuck Hall Star of Tomorrow for male members under 20) for high school or college USBC youth members with at least a 2.5 GPA, judged on academics, leadership, and on-lane performance.
Curated listingView & apply →PGA WORKS John & Tamara Lundgren Scholars Program
PGA of America REACH Foundation
$8,000
An $8,000 scholarship for high school seniors, graduates, or current undergraduates from historically underrepresented backgrounds in golf, enrolling full-time in a PGA Golf Management degree program with intent to pursue PGA of America membership.
Curated listingView & apply →AG Bell College Scholarship
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
$4,000–$5,000
Awards of $4,000-$5,000 for full-time undergraduate students who are deaf or hard of hearing (documented bilateral hearing loss in the moderately-severe to profound range) and use listening and spoken language, with at least a 3.25 unweighted GPA.
Curated listingView & apply →National Federation of the Blind Scholarship
National Federation of the Blind
$10,000
Thirty $10,000 merit-based scholarships (plus up to five for part-time students) for legally blind students enrolling full-time at an accredited college or university, judged on academic excellence, community service, and leadership. Financial status is not considered.
Curated listingView & apply →OAR Postsecondary Scholarship
Organization for Autism Research (OAR)
$3,000
A $3,000 scholarship for individuals with an established autism diagnosis enrolling full-time (or working toward certification) at a four-year college, two-year college, trade school, technical school, vocational school, or life-skills program in the U.S. Not available to those who've already earned a bachelor's degree.
Curated listingView & apply →Executive Women International Scholarship Program
Executive Women International (EWI)
$10,000
A $10,000 scholarship for high school seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA and demonstrated financial need, judged on character, leadership, and academic achievement. Requires attending a school within the boundaries of a participating EWI chapter — not available nationwide.
Curated listingView & apply →American Legion Baseball Scholarship
The American Legion
$500–$5,000
$500 for each state Department's baseball scholarship winner, with eight American Legion World Series honorees receiving an additional $2,500 and one All-Academic Team member receiving an additional $5,000. Requires participation in American Legion Baseball.
Curated listingView & apply →National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarships
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
$2,500–$10,000
Nearly $1 million awarded annually across scholarships of $2,500-$10,000 for students pursuing a restaurant, food service, or hospitality-related degree at an accredited postsecondary institution. Applications typically open mid-January and close mid-March each cycle.
Curated listingView & apply →American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Scholarship
American Culinary Federation (ACF) Education Foundation
$2,500
$2,500 a year for up to four years for graduating high school seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA enrolling in a culinary, pastry, or foodservice-related program (a separate $2,500 award exists for already-enrolled students with a 2.75+ GPA).
Curated listingView & apply →CME Group Beef Industry Scholarship
National Cattlemen's Foundation
$1,500
Ten $1,500 scholarships for graduating high school seniors or full-time undergraduates studying education, communication, production, research, or another beef-industry-related field. Requires the applicant or a family member to be a National Cattlemen's Beef Association member.
Curated listingView & apply →Elks Emergency Educational Grants
Elks National Foundation
Up to $5,000
Renewable, one-year grants of up to $5,000 for undergraduate students who are children of a deceased or totally disabled Elks member in good standing.
Curated listingView & apply →SAF Ben Meadows Scholarships
Society of American Foresters (SAF)
$2,500
Two $2,500 scholarships (one for academic achievement, one for leadership) for full-time juniors or seniors in a natural-resource bachelor's program — forestry, agroforestry, urban forestry, environmental studies, natural resource management, wildlife management, wood science, or fisheries management.
Curated listingView & apply →Zoetis Foundation/AVMF Veterinary Student Scholarship
American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF)
$5,000–$25,000
$25,000 scholarships awarded to 70 veterinary students a year, funded by the Zoetis Foundation. AVMF's broader scholarship programs (funded by multiple sponsors, including Merck Animal Health) generally range $5,000-$15,000 for veterinary and veterinary technician students, including specialized tracks for shelter medicine, food animal practice, and military veterans.
Curated listingView & apply →Griffith Insurance Education Foundation Scholarship
Griffith Insurance Education Foundation (The Institutes)
$2,000
Fourteen $2,000 scholarships awarded twice a year (March and November) for full-time college students majoring or minoring in an insurance or risk management program, with at least a 3.2 GPA. Requires U.S. citizenship.
Curated listingView & apply →PayrollOrg Money Matters Scholarship
PayrollOrg (formerly American Payroll Association)
$1,000–$5,000
One $5,000 scholarship and two $1,000 scholarships for students ages 17-25 who are attending or planning to attend college in the U.S. or Canada, judged on personal essays rather than a specific major.
Curated listingView & apply →NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Up to $9,500
Up to $9,500 a year for two years of full-time study, plus a paid 10-week summer internship ($700/week) at a NOAA facility, for U.S. citizen undergraduate sophomores (or community college students transferring as juniors) with a 3.0+ GPA studying a NOAA-related science, math, or engineering field.
Curated listingView & apply →Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program
American Fisheries Society
$3,000
A paid summer internship and mentoring program for high school juniors and seniors interested in fisheries and aquatic science; successful completion comes with a $3,000 scholarship.
Curated listingView & apply →ASID Legacy Scholarship for Undergraduates
American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Foundation
$4,000
A $4,000 scholarship for juniors or seniors enrolled in at least a three-year accredited interior design program, judged on a design portfolio (8-12 pages) demonstrating positive impact on occupant well-being.
Curated listingView & apply →NFMC Young Artist Competition
National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC)
$5,000–$20,000
A biennial classical performance competition awarding $20,000 for first place and $5,000 for second place per category ($92,000 total across categories). Pianists must be 18-30 and vocalists 18-37 (as of June 1 of the audition year); requires U.S. citizenship and NFMC membership.
Curated listingView & apply →Appraisal Institute Education Trust Scholarship
Appraisal Institute Education Trust
$2,000–$3,000
$2,000 for undergraduate students (sophomore and above) and $3,000 for graduate students majoring in real estate appraisal, land economics, real estate, or an allied field, judged on academic excellence. Requires U.S. citizenship.
Curated listingView & apply →Horatio Alger State Scholarship
Horatio Alger Association
$10,000–$20,000
A separate program from the Horatio Alger National Scholarship, awarding $10,000-$20,000 to students in every state who have faced and overcome significant adversity and demonstrate financial need, in any field of study.
Curated listingView & apply →AIAA Undergraduate Scholarships
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
$500–$10,000
Scholarships of $500-$10,000 for AIAA student members with at least a 3.3 GPA, who've completed at least one full-time semester of college and plan to continue into aerospace engineering.
Curated listingView & apply →AMS Senior Scholarships
American Meteorological Society (AMS)
$2,000–$10,000
About 21 scholarships of $2,000-$10,000 for students entering their final year of undergraduate study in the atmospheric or related sciences, with at least a 3.0 GPA. Requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. A separate $6,000 stipend track supports BIPOC students in atmospheric science over two years.
Curated listingView & apply →American Nuclear Society Scholarships
American Nuclear Society (ANS)
$1,000–$2,500
$1,000 for incoming freshmen pursuing a STEM degree with interest in nuclear science, or $2,000-$2,500 for ANS student members already enrolled in a nuclear science or nuclear engineering program, judged on academics, leadership, and financial need.
Curated listingView & apply →IAFF Scholarship
International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
$2,500
A $2,500 scholarship, generally for children or dependents of IAFF-affiliated firefighter members.
Curated listingView & apply →SHRM Foundation Scholarship
SHRM Foundation (Society for Human Resource Management)
Up to $2,500
Undergraduate scholarships up to $2,500 (paid directly to the institution) for SHRM student or professional members enrolled in an HR-related degree program (human resources, HR management, industrial/organizational psychology, organizational development, labor relations, or business with an HR concentration), with at least one semester remaining before graduation.
Curated listingView & apply →NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Young Entrepreneur Foundation
$1,000–$15,000
Awards from $1,000 up to $15,000 (one $10,000 national winner, four $5,000 regional winners, plus smaller awards) for graduating high school seniors who run their own small business and plan to enroll full-time at an accredited college, university, or vocational school.
Curated listingView & apply →AGI Next Horizons First-Generation Student Geoscience Scholarship
American Geosciences Institute (AGI)
$5,000
A one-time $5,000 award for first-generation college students actively enrolled in a geoscience graduate program.
Curated listingView & apply →Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship
The Vegetarian Resource Group
$5,000–$10,000
One $10,000 award and six $5,000 awards (plus smaller runner-up prizes, $50,000 total annually) for graduating U.S. high school seniors who have promoted vegetarianism or veganism in their school or community. No residency or GPA requirement, but requires three or more recommendation letters.
Curated listingView & apply →AXA Achievement Scholarship
AXA Foundation
$10,000–$25,000
$10,000 one-time awards for 52 recipients, with the top 10 receiving an additional $15,000 (total $25,000), plus a $1,000 grant to each winner's school. For U.S. citizen or legal resident high school seniors enrolling full-time in college, judged on ambition and achievement in school, community, or work, with a recommendation from an unrelated adult.
Curated listingView & apply →P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education
P.E.O. Sisterhood
Up to $4,000
Up to $4,000 for women who are nontraditional students resuming or continuing their education toward a first professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree, with demonstrated financial need. Requires recommendation by a local P.E.O. chapter — not a simple open application.
Curated listingView & apply →PHCC Educational Foundation Scholarship
PHCC Educational Foundation (Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors)
$1,500–$10,000
75 scholarships totaling $180,000 a year, ranging $1,500-$10,000 (most around $3,000), for plumbing/HVACR apprentices, trade school or community college students, and college students pursuing a plumbing-heating-cooling-related degree. Apprentices must be employed by a PHCC member contractor.
Curated listingView & apply →ARRL Foundation Scholarship Program
ARRL Foundation (American Radio Relay League)
$500–$25,000
Manages over 170 individual scholarships from $500 to $25,000, funded by various donors, for active FCC-licensed amateur (ham) radio operators with at least a 2.0 GPA. Some individual scholarships require a recommendation from an officer of an ARRL-affiliated club.
Curated listingView & apply →Two Ten Footwear Foundation Scholarship
Two Ten Footwear Foundation
$4,000
A $4,000/year scholarship, renewable for up to four years, for high school seniors, graduates, or current undergraduates whose parent or guardian has worked at least 24 months (full or part time) in the U.S. footwear industry.
Curated listingView & apply →Tau Beta Pi Scholarship
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
$1,000–$2,000
About 250 scholarships of $2,000 (or $1,000 for one semester) for full-time senior engineering students who are initiated members of Tau Beta Pi — membership itself requires ranking in the top 1/8 of engineering juniors or top 1/5 of engineering seniors and a character evaluation, so this isn't open to the general public.
Curated listingView & apply →AICPA Foundation Scholarship for Future CPAs
AICPA Foundation
$5,000–$10,000
$5,000-$10,000 for undergraduate or graduate accounting students with at least a 3.0 GPA who've completed 30+ semester hours (including 6+ in accounting) and plan to pursue CPA licensure. Requires AICPA Student Affiliate membership and some demonstrated financial need.
Curated listingView & apply →National Black MBA Association Scholarship
National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA)
$1,000–$10,000
$1,000-$10,000 for NBMBAA student members who are college juniors, seniors, or MBA students pursuing a business, management, or related degree full-time, with a record of community service or leadership.
Curated listingView & apply →AIChE Minority Affairs Community Scholarship Awards
American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
$1,000
Fifteen $1,000 awards for incoming college students from a minority group underrepresented in chemical engineering, planning to enroll in a four-year science or engineering degree program (a separate, similarly structured award exists for already-enrolled undergraduates).
Curated listingView & apply →APIA Scholars General Scholarship
APIA Scholars (Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund)
$2,500–$20,000
One-year awards of $2,500 up to multi-year awards of $20,000 for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students (including citizens of the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau) enrolling as degree-seeking undergraduates, full- or part-time. Prioritizes applicants with significant financial need and first-generation college students.
Curated listingView & apply →(ISC)² Center for Cyber Safety and Education Scholarships
(ISC)² Center for Cyber Safety and Education
$1,000–$5,000
$1,000-$5,000 for associate, undergraduate, or graduate students pursuing cybersecurity education, judged on academic strength and financial need. A dedicated Women's Cybersecurity Scholarship track requires a 3.3+ GPA.
Curated listingView & apply →HACU Scholarship Program
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
$2,500–$10,000
A collection of named scholarships (e.g., Deloitte Foundation HACU Scholars at $2,500/semester up to $10,000 total, Health Care Scholars United at $10,000/year, Emerging Leaders Council at $3,000) for undergraduate and graduate students of any major enrolled full-time at a HACU-member institution. HACU welcomes applicants regardless of immigration status, including DACA and TPS holders.
Curated listingView & apply →ISM R. Gene Richter Scholarship
Institute for Supply Management (ISM)
Up to $15,000
Up to $15,000 in tuition assistance for a small number of undergraduates (six selected in a recent cycle) studying supply chain management, selected on academic excellence, leadership, and professional experience, with mentorship and conference recognition included.
Curated listingView & apply →ADA Foundation Dental Student Scholarships
American Dental Association (ADA) Foundation
Up to $2,500
About 54 scholarships up to $2,500 each ($135,000 total), including awards specifically for underrepresented minority dental students, for students enrolled in a CODA-accredited predoctoral dental program in good standing. A separate need-based Dental Student Scholarship Program is piloting in North Carolina in 2026 ahead of a planned national rollout.
Curated listingView & apply →ASME Engineering Scholarships
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
$1,000–$13,000
Scholarships from about $1,000 up to $13,000 (the Kenneth Andrew Roe Scholarship) for ASME student members in good standing, enrolled or accepted into an associate, baccalaureate, or graduate mechanical engineering (or closely related) program, generally requiring ABET accreditation and full-time enrollment.
Curated listingView & apply →Landscape Architecture Foundation Scholarships
Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF) / American Society of Landscape Architects
$5,000–$20,000
More than $150,000 awarded annually across 16 named scholarships (e.g. the Joe Lalli Honor Scholarship at $20,000 for the winner, $10,000 and $5,000 for runners-up) for undergraduate or graduate landscape architecture students at U.S. colleges and universities.
Curated listingView & apply →APhA Foundation Student Scholarships
American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Foundation
$500–$1,500
$500-$1,500 for student pharmacists who've completed at least one academic year of professional pharmacy coursework with a 2.75+ GPA, are active APhA-ASP members, and participate in chapter activities.
Curated listingView & apply →eCYBERMISSION
U.S. Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP)
$5,000–$10,000
A virtual STEM competition for students in grades 6-9, awarding $5,000 standard awards (via U.S. EE Savings Bond, so face value is realized at maturity) plus additional state, regional, and national prizes up to $10,000 maturity value. Requires a valid Social Security number or Lawful Permanent Resident status. Middle-school-focused — most relevant to younger students with a graduation year several years out.
Curated listingView & apply →AIA/Architects Foundation Diversity Advancement Scholarship
Architects Foundation
$4,000–$20,000
A renewable $4,000/year scholarship (up to $20,000 over five years) for high school seniors, current college freshmen, or community/technical college graduates from minority or financially disadvantaged backgrounds enrolling in a NAAB-accredited architecture program.
Curated listingView & apply →HNBA Scholarship
Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA)
$1,000–$4,000
$1,000-$4,000 for Hispanic students with a 2.80-3.60 GPA enrolled in an accredited bachelor's or master's degree program (at least one full-time year of undergraduate study, or one semester for graduate students), judged partly on leadership and civic-service commitment.
Curated listingView & apply →National Bar Association Law Student Scholarship
National Bar Association Judicial Council
$1,000–$5,000
Up to $5,000 for underrepresented minority law students, with a separate Bar Review Preparation Scholarship of up to $2,500 and a Law Student Internship Stipend up to $1,000. For students already enrolled in law school, not incoming undergraduates.
Curated listingView & apply →Colorado Student Grant
Colorado Department of Higher Education
$1,000–$5,000
A need-based grant of roughly $1,000-$5,000 a year for Colorado resident undergraduates enrolled at a participating Colorado college or university, based on FAFSA-determined financial need and institutional funding.
Curated listingView & apply →Oregon Opportunity Grant
Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC)
Up to $7,800
Oregon's largest need-based financial aid program, with awards up to $7,800 a year (average around $4,200) for low-income Oregon resident undergraduates pursuing a first associate or bachelor's degree, enrolled at least half-time. Awarded first-come, first-served based on FAFSA/ORSAA filing date and financial need; not available for theology/divinity/religious-education majors.
Curated listingView & apply →SASE Scholarship
Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE)
Up to $5,000
Sponsor-funded scholarships (recently $5,000, via a partnership with Parker Hannifin) for SASE collegiate or professional members, judged partly on community contribution. Availability and amount vary year to year depending on sponsorships.
Curated listingView & apply →Out to Innovate Scholarship
NOGLSTP (National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals)
Up to $5,000
Up to $5,000 for LGBTQ+ undergraduate or graduate students (or active allies) pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Availability depends on funding and isn't guaranteed every year.
Curated listingView & apply →Prospanica Scholarship
Prospanica (formerly National Society of Hispanic MBAs)
$2,500–$10,000
$2,500-$10,000 for Hispanic students who are Prospanica members — undergraduates (college freshman or above) or graduate/MBA students with at least a 3.0 GPA, U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. Top full-time applicants with financial need receive the $10,000 award.
Curated listingView & apply →AOTF Scholarship Program
American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF)
Up to $5,000
About 50 scholarships a year, from a few hundred dollars up to $5,000, for students enrolled in or accepted to an accredited occupational therapy program who are AOTA members with at least one year of OT coursework completed.
Curated listingView & apply →ASHFoundation Graduate Student Scholarship
American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (ASHFoundation)
$5,000
A $5,000 scholarship for master's or doctoral (research or clinical) students accepted to or enrolled full-time in a communication sciences and disorders graduate program.
Curated listingView & apply →NATA Pre-AT Scholarship
NATA Research & Education Foundation
$20,000
A $20,000 scholarship (distributed over two years) for students entering the first year of a CAATE-accredited professional athletic training program, with at least a 3.2 GPA and National Athletic Trainers' Association membership.
Curated listingView & apply →National Medical Fellowships Scholarships
National Medical Fellowships (NMF)
$5,000–$10,000
$5,000-$10,000 across multiple named scholarship programs for students from groups underrepresented in medicine (African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian/Alaska Native, Vietnamese/Cambodian American, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander), enrolled in an accredited U.S. MD, MD/PhD, DO, or DO/PhD program. U.S. citizens and DACA recipients are eligible.
Curated listingView & apply →AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship
American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation
$10,000
$10,000 awards across 15+ categories for final-year medical students, including tracks for students underrepresented in medicine and those in specific specialty or leadership tracks. Requires U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or DACA status.
Curated listingView & apply →ADHA Institute for Oral Health "Be Bold" Scholarship
American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) Institute for Oral Health
$25,000
A $25,000 scholarship for ADHA members enrolled in an accredited dental hygiene program (at least one semester of pre-dental-hygiene or dental hygiene coursework completed) with at least a 3.0 GPA. Not available to students in their final program year due to the disbursement schedule.
Curated listingView & apply →NSCS Scholarships
National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)
Up to $10,000
Over $750,000 awarded annually across 26 scholarships, including the flagship BHE Foundation Emerging Leaders Scholarship ($10,000 to 20 STEM-focused members). Requires active NSCS membership and at least a 3.4 GPA in good standing.
Curated listingView & apply →Jack and Jill of America Foundation Scholarship
Jack and Jill of America Foundation
$2,500
A $2,500 scholarship for the freshman year, renewable through sophomore, junior, and senior years, for African American graduating high school seniors enrolling at a 4-year U.S. institution, with at least a 3.0 GPA and 60+ hours of community service in the preceding year.
Curated listingView & apply →100 Black Men of America National Scholarship
100 Black Men of America, Inc.
$1,000–$5,000
$1,000-$5,000 for graduating high school seniors or full-time college undergraduates who are 100 Black Men mentees or Collegiate 100 affiliates, with at least a 2.5 GPA, demonstrated financial need, and community service involvement.
Curated listingView & apply →Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
GM Foundation
Up to $25,000
Up to $25,000 for high school seniors, high school graduates, or current postsecondary undergraduates at any U.S. university, judged on academic merit and financial need.
Curated listingView & apply →RMHC Scholars Scholarship Program
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC)
$1,000–$2,000
$1,000-$2,000 for graduating high school seniors with at least a 2.7 GPA and demonstrated financial need, planning to attend a community college, technical school, or four-year university. Administered through local RMHC chapters, so availability depends on living within a participating chapter's boundaries.
Curated listingView & apply →NaFFAA Scholarship
National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA)
Up to $2,500
Up to $2,500 for undergraduate or graduate students of Filipino heritage, judged on community involvement and connection to Filipino cultural heritage.
Curated listingView & apply →Fred Ebb Award
Fred Ebb Foundation
$60,000–$75,000
A major cash prize (recently $75,000, though the amount has varied by year — $60,000 in some prior cycles) for a not-yet-established musical theater songwriter or songwriting team, recognized at a Broadway reception. For lyricists/composers early in their careers, not performers.
Curated listingView & apply →Princess Grace Awards
Princess Grace Foundation-USA
$10,000–$15,000
A $15,000 unrestricted cash grant for emerging theater, dance, or film artists early in their careers (a separate $10,000 Artist Fellowship with coaching is also available). Except for playwrights, who may self-nominate through New Dramatists, all nominees must be nominated by a school department chair/dean or company artistic director — not a simple open application.
Curated listingView & apply →Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation Scholarship
Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation
$2,000
A $2,000 one-year award for initiated Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity members (undergraduate or graduate) in good standing, full-time with at least a 2.75 GPA. Some endowed scholarships within the program focus on specific majors.
Curated listingView & apply →National High School Essay Contest
American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) and the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP)
$1,250–$2,500
The successor to the National Peace Essay Contest. The winner receives a $2,500 cash prize, a trip to Washington, D.C. to meet State Department and USIP leadership, and a full-tuition Semester at Sea voyage upon college enrollment; the runner-up receives $1,250 and a full scholarship to an International Diplomacy Program. Open to U.S. high school students.
Curated listingView & apply →C-SPAN StudentCam
C-SPAN
Up to $100,000
A student documentary competition awarding $100,000 in cash prizes across the top 150 entries, for middle and high school students (grades 6-12, including homeschooled students) who produce a 5-6 minute documentary on an assigned civics theme.
Curated listingView & apply →National History Day Scholarships
National History Day (NHD)
$250–$1,000
Over $150,000 in scholarships and cash prizes (individual awards from $250-$1,000) for students in grades 6-12 who advance through NHD's local-to-national contest structure researching and presenting a historical topic.
Curated listingView & apply →John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
$1,000–$10,000
A $10,000 first prize (second place $3,000, three finalists at $1,000 each, and honorable mentions) for U.S. high school students in grades 9-12 who write an essay on the political courage of a U.S. elected official serving during or after 1917.
Curated listingView & apply →Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Prudential Financial, in partnership with NASSP
$1,000–$5,000
State honorees receive $1,000 and the two National Honorees (one middle school, one high school student) receive $5,000, recognizing outstanding student volunteer community service. Open to students in grades 5-12.
Curated listingView & apply →Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship
Comcast NBCUniversal
$2,500–$10,000
About 2,000 awards a year: $2,500 non-renewable for most recipients, or $10,000 renewable up to four years for the higher Founder's Scholarship tier. For high school seniors with at least a 2.8 GPA who live in a Comcast service area (subscribing to Comcast is not required), judged on academics, leadership, and community commitment.
Curated listingView & apply →Foundation for Rural Service Common Ground Scholarship
Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) / NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association
$9,000
Two $9,000 scholarships for high school seniors from rural communities, for their first year of college or vocational school. Requires a connection to an NTCA member rural broadband company.
Curated listingView & apply →U.S. Bank Student Scholarship
U.S. Bank
Up to $20,000
A sweepstakes-style scholarship program offering awards up to $20,000, open to U.S. high school seniors and current college students who register during the entry period (no essay required for entry, though eligibility rules apply). Not merit- or need-based — winners are randomly selected.
Curated listingView & apply →BNSF Railway Foundation Scholarship
BNSF Railway Foundation
$2,500–$5,000
$2,500-$5,000 a year, renewable for up to three additional years, for high school seniors who are dependents of a full-time active, furloughed, or retired BNSF Railway employee. Requires an official SAT or ACT score.
Curated listingView & apply →Union Pacific Latino Employee Network (LEN) Scholarship
Union Pacific Foundation
Up to $5,000
Up to $5,000 for high school seniors and undergraduates in their first four years of college, open to students connected to Union Pacific's Latino Employee Network community.
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