Scholarships for high school seniors, Class of 2027
By Vincent Elliott · Published · Updated
Everything we track that a senior graduating in 2027 can apply to, with scholarships restricted to college students left out.
333 open scholarships fit the Class of 2027, and 38 of those are only open to seniors. 23 are due in the next two months. Senior fall is when most of the big deadlines land, so start with the earliest dates and work through them in order.
Open scholarships for the Class of 2027 (333)
- ANNA ScholarshipsAmount varies
American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA)
Nursing students and practicing nurses working toward further education in nephrology nursing can apply for these scholarships and awards.
Apply by Oct 15, 2026Last verified Sep 28, 2026 - Blood Cancer United Scholarship for Blood Cancer SurvivorsAmount varies
Blood Cancer United (formerly the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)
Students who've been diagnosed with a blood cancer, leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma, can apply, judged on academic achievement and a personal essay.
Apply by Oct 15, 2026 - Evans Scholars Program$125,000
Western Golf Association Evans Scholars Foundation
Golf caddies with at least two years of strong service, a 3.0 GPA or better, financial need, and demonstrated leadership can win full tuition and housing worth more than $125,000 over four years.
Apply by Oct 15, 2026Last verified Sep 28, 2026 - PayrollOrg Money Matters Scholarship$1,000–$5,000
PayrollOrg (formerly American Payroll Association)
PayrollOrg gives out one $5,000 scholarship and two $1,000 scholarships to students ages 17-25 attending or planning to attend college in the U.S. or Canada. Winners are picked based on personal essays rather than any specific major.
Apply by Oct 16, 2026 - Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures Scholarship$1,500–$25,000
Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Awards range from $1,500 to $25,000, but you have to be working as a Chick-fil-A Team Member at a franchised, company-owned, or affiliated restaurant when you apply. It's not open to the public, but the money can go toward any accredited college, university, or vocational school.
Apply by Oct 27, 2026Last verified Sep 28, 2026 - NCWIT Aspirations in Computing AwardAmount varies
National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT)
Young women, and gender-diverse and non-binary students in grades 9-12 pursuing computing and technology, can earn National or Regional Affiliate Winner, Honorable Mention, or Rising Star recognition, opening doors to further scholarships, internships, and community. There's no fixed cash award at the high school level; the prize structure and perks vary by year and region.
Apply by Oct 27, 2026Last verified Sep 28, 2026 - U.S. Bank Student ScholarshipUp to $20,000
U.S. Bank
U.S. Bank runs this sweepstakes-style program with awards up to $20,000, open to high school seniors and current college students who register during the entry period, no essay required, though eligibility rules still apply. It's not merit- or need-based; winners are picked at random. Your entry comes from learning modules in the Zogo app, and the award tier scales with how many you finish: 25+ modules for up to $2,500, 50+ for $5,000, 75+ for $10,000 and 150+ for $20,000.
Opens Jul 1, 2026 · Due Oct 30, 2026Last verified Oct 11, 2026 - American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Scholarship$2,500
American Culinary Federation (ACF) Education Foundation
Graduating seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA heading into a culinary, pastry, or foodservice program can get $2,500 a year for up to four years. There's a separate $2,500 award for students already enrolled, with a slightly lower 2.75 GPA requirement.
Apply by Oct 31, 2026Last verified Sep 30, 2026 - Mike Rowe Works Foundation Work Ethic Scholarship$1,000–$20,000
mikeroweWORKS Foundation
This $10 million fund hands out awards from $1,000 to $20,000 for tuition, tools, and fees to graduating seniors, grads, or GED recipients headed into a trade certification or associate degree program at an accredited technical or vocational school.
Apply by Oct 31, 2026Last verified Sep 28, 2026 - VFW Patriot's Pen Youth Essay Contest$500–$5,000
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
This patriotic essay contest is only open to students in grades 6-8, not high schoolers, and you submit it through a local VFW Post. There's $55,000 in national awards up for grabs, with $5,000 going to the national first-place winner and at least $500 to each state winner.
Apply by Oct 31, 2026 - VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship$1,000–$35,000
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
High schoolers in grades 9-12 record an audio essay on a patriotic theme for this VFW competition, which hands out more than $1.6 million nationally to winners every year.
Apply by Oct 31, 2026Last verified Oct 11, 2026 - Regeneron Science Talent Search$2,000–$250,000
Society for Science, presented by Regeneron
Regeneron backs the nation's oldest and most prestigious science research competition for high school seniors. Every one of the 300 scholars named walks away with at least $2,000 (and their school gets $2,000 too), while finalists compete for a top prize of $250,000 out of $3.1 million awarded overall. You'll need to submit an original, independently conducted research project, this isn't a simple open application.
Opens Jun 1, 2026 · Due Nov 5, 2026Last verified Oct 11, 2026 - Toyota Scholarship Program$7,500–$30,000
Toyota Financial Services, administered by Scholarship America
High school seniors, graduates or current undergraduates with at least a 2.0 GPA who plan to study full-time can get up to $30,000 over four years ($7,500 a year) through Toyota Financial Services. You have to be a member, or a former member within the last three years, of one of Toyota's listed non-profit partner organizations, and a representative of that organization signs a verification form for you.
Apply by Nov 6, 2026Last verified Oct 11, 2026 - Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College ScholarshipUp to $55,000
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
High-achieving high school seniors with financial need can get up to $55,000 a year plus ongoing advising all the way through college.
Apply by Nov 11, 2026Last verified Oct 11, 2026 - Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship$4,000–$30,000
Elks National Foundation
Graduating seniors are judged on academics, leadership, and financial need for this one, and it doesn't matter what field you're headed into.
Apply by Nov 12, 2026Last verified Oct 11, 2026 - Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award$1,000–$16,000
Soroptimist International of the Americas
Women who are the primary financial support for themselves and their dependents, and who are enrolled in or accepted to a vocational program or undergrad degree, can win cash awards starting at $1,000 at the club level. Winners can advance to regional ($5,000) and international ($10,000) rounds for a combined total up to $16,000, as long as they show financial need and don't already hold a graduate degree.
Apply by Nov 15, 2026Last verified Sep 28, 2026 - National Honor Society Scholarship$3,200–$25,000
National Honor Society (NASSP)
NHS gives out $2 million a year across 600 students: one National Winner gets $25,000, four Pillar Winners get $10,625 each, 20 national finalists get $5,625 each, and 575 national semifinalists get $3,200 each. You need active membership in good standing at a local chapter, verified by your adviser.
Opens Sep 3, 2026 · Due Nov 20, 2026Last verified Oct 11, 2026 - Point Foundation ScholarshipAmount varies
Point Foundation
Point Foundation backs LGBTQ students of merit, whatever they're studying, with mentoring and leadership development alongside the financial support.
Apply by Nov 20, 2026Last verified Sep 30, 2026 - Navajo Nation Chief Manuelito ScholarshipAmount varies
Navajo Nation Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship & Financial Assistance
Enrolled Navajo Nation members graduating high school with a strong GPA and competitive ACT/SAT score can get this merit-based scholarship, covering a significant portion of college costs.
Apply by Nov 25, 2026Last verified Sep 28, 2026 - NRMCA Ready Mixed Concrete ScholarshipsAmount varies
Ready mixed concrete industry, various state and regional associations
These scholarships are actually run independently by state and regional ready mixed concrete associations (like Iowa's IRMCA or Arkansas's ARMCA) for students pursuing civil engineering, construction management, or business degrees with a connection to the industry. Find your state association to see its specific application and essay requirements.
Apply by Nov 30, 2026Requirements could not be foundLast verified Sep 30, 2026
How seniors should plan the year
Apply to the scholarships you actually qualify for rather than every one you find. A short, strong application to a scholarship that fits you beats ten rushed ones. Sort by the effort score to find the best return for your time, and apply to the no-essay scholarships early since they take the least time.
Do not skip aid that is not a scholarship. File the FAFSA as soon as it opens (see FAFSA and state aid), and check scholarships for your state. Running out of time? Look at the ones due in the next 30 days. Not a senior yet? See scholarships for juniors.