Amount: $500 - $40,000
Grades: 11, 12
Requirements:

The College Board Opportunity Scholarships program is open to all class of 2021 students in the United States, Puerto Rico and the US territories. 

The more effort you put in, the more opportunities you have to earn a scholarship. Complete all six steps, and you’re eligible to earn $40,000. Scholarships will be awarded through monthly drawings to students who complete each action.

Applying to college is a complicated process, so we've created a program that guides you through it. It doesn't require an essay, application, or minimum GPA. Instead, it rewards your effort and initiative. Complete key steps along your path to college for a chance to earn scholarships.

Amount: Varies
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12, Other
Requirements:

Artworks on current events are eligible for $2,000 scholarships.

Works about personal grief, loss, and bereavement are eligible for $2,500 scholarships/travel funds.

High School seniors submitting a portfolio of six works are eligible for scholarships of up to $12,500.

Summer Scholarships - Full tuition scholarships are available to attend summer art or writing programs.

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards partner with dedicated individuals, foundations, and corporations to offer creative challenges and scholarship opportunities to students.

Amount: $1,250 - $10,000
Grades: 11
Requirements:

Scholarship applications are restricted to high school juniors who attend the current session of either The American Legion Boys State or American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program and are a direct descendant - i.e. child, grandchild, great grandchild, etc. - or a legally adopted child of a wartime U.S. military veteran who served on active duty during at least one of the periods of war officially designated as eligibility dates for American Legion membership.

Amount: $2,000 - $25,000
Grades: 6 - 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Requirements:

Eligible participants must be citizens of or lawful permanent residents of the United States. All contestants must be bona fide students herein described as any student under the age of 20 years on the date of the national contest who is presently enrolled in a high school or junior high school (public, parochial, military, private or home school). The curriculum of the school must be considered to be of high school level, commencing with grade 9 and terminating with grade 12. Students must be enrolled in high school or junior high school during the time of participation at any level of The American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest. Contestants must either be legally domiciled within or attend an educational institution within the department that they enter competition. 

To request more information, visit www.legion.org/oratorical/request.

Amount: $1,000 - $5,000
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Requirements:

Annual American Legion 3-Position Junior Air Rifle Championship

Two Categories:

Precision: Winner will receive $5,000 in college scholarships

Sporter: Winner will receive $5,000 in college scholarships

These scholarships are provided in part by The American Legion and The Sons of the American Legion.

Second place finishers in each category will each receive $1,000 in college scholarships generously provided by The American Legion Auxiliary.

Junior Shooting Sports scholarship recipients will be eligible to receive their scholarships upon enrollment to an accredited trade school, college, or university in the United States. All scholarship claims are a two-party check: to the student AND the school.

Scholarship recipients must utilize the total award within eight (8) years, excluding active military duty or religious mission.

The winners in both Precision and Sporter category will receive an expense paid trip to The American Legion National Convention where they will be honored as part of the Youth Champions Delegation.

Learn more about the Junior Shooting Sports Program »

Amount: Varies
Grades: 11, 12
Requirements:

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be between the ages of 17 and 26
• Have a high school GPA of at least 2.50
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Score a minimum of 1000 on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT (excluding the required writing test scores)
• Meet physical standards
• Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component (Army Reserve or Army National Guard)

The Four-Year High School Scholarship is for high school students planning on attending a four-year college program. Contact your high school academic advisor or campus Military Science department for more information.

Army ROTC scholarships consist of:

• Two-, three-, and four-year scholarship options based on the time remaining to complete your degree
• Full-tuition scholarships
• The option for room and board in place of tuition, if you should qualify
• Additional allowances for books and fees

Amount: Varies
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Requirements:

Whatever your passion, there are a number of scholarships for you to consider. To view all available scholarships, please click here.

• NEED & MERIT BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
• USF WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP & PHILANTHROPY
• AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIPS
• ACCESSIBILITIES SCHOLARSHIPS
• BLACK LEADERSHIP NETWORK
• LATINO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The USF Foundation Scholarship Office is here to offer support to the USF student community through scholarship aid from USF Foundation donors. We are committed to being the best resource of customer service to past, present and future USF students and educating and encouraging the development of these students into future philanthropists.

Amount: Varies
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Requirements:

• All applicants must be enrolled in an accredited educational institution (high school and college) in the United States or Puerto Rico.
• All applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
• Student must possess a minimum 2.5 GPA (high school and college).

Denny's Hungry for Education™ scholarship program recognizes students by awarding them with scholarships for their ideas to help Denny’s unite communities.

Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:

See website for criteria and eligibility.

www.stampsscholars.org

Applying for a Stamps Scholarship is easy: just apply to one or more of our partner schools. If you qualify, you’ll automatically be considered for a Stamps award.

Click here to view the partner schools.

Amount: Varies
Grades: 6 - 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Requirements:

• High school seniors
• cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0
• U.S. citizen or resident

Amount: Up to $1,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:

To qualify, applicants must graduate in calendar year 2022 with a GPA of 2.5 or above and enroll in a participating career college. Applicants may also be requested to demonstrate commitment to community service and/or financial need.

Amount: Varies
Grades: 11, 12
Requirements:

• Entries should be 650 words or less.
• Students in 11th or 12th grades are eligible to enter.
• The contest is open to residents of the United States and its territories.

Scholarships for Writers of Color are available to all people of color—historically underrepresented non-white people—who aspire to improve their writing skills, either in the fields of creative writing or elsewhere. With more diversity, the world of writing becomes wiser and more vibrant.

We offer the following scholarships, each of which will go to at least three winners on an annual basis.

Scriptwriting Scholarship

• Choice of two scriptwriting courses (Online, Zoom, or NYC), plus a one-on-one Mentorship after completion of the courses, plus the latest version of Final Draft

• Application window: December 1 – February 15

College Admission Essay Coaching Scholarship

• One-on-one sessions in our College Essay Coaching program
• Application window: March 1 – May 15

Publish a Book Scholarship

• Query Letter Coaching with a literary agent, plus a seat at a Pitching Roundtable at a Gotham Writers Conference, plus classes in How to Get Published and Nonfiction Book Proposal

• Application window: June 1 – August 15

Creative Writing Scholarship

• Choice of three creative writing courses (Online, Zoom, or NYC), plus a one-on-one Mentorship after completion of the three courses
• Application window: September 1 – November 15

Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:

This resource shares 45+ financial aid scholarships for future and current students as well as potential graduate students to supplement the cost of education or professional development endeavors. Information on where to find scholarships and grants is supplied. Also highlighted within the resource are opportunities dedicated to specific demographics such as African Americans, Asian Americans, Latino Students, Native Americans, and much more. The featured scholarships are current and are provided by trusted organizations. The resource will constantly be updated to ensure students can apply to the most accurate scholarships available.

Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:

Scholarships are based on academic merit, extracurricular activities (e.g., community service organizations, ROTC, Robotics, etc.), talents, or demographics. Some scholarships consider financial need and will require that you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 

After you submit your initial application, we encourage you to check periodically to see if any additional scholarships become available. 

Please note: You must activate your USF NetID and email to log in to the scholarship application and begin applying for scholarships. 

Amount: Varies
Grades: 12, Adult, Other
Requirements:

HCC has several merit-based, career-based, and needs-based scholarships available to students. The HCC Foundation also offers a variety of scholarships.

Amount: Varies
Grades: 12, Adult, Other
Requirements:

UT offers generous scholarships and grants based on academic achievement, talent and financial need. The following programs are available to new undergraduates seeking their first baccalaureate degree. All institutional grants and scholarships are available in the fall and spring semesters and require full-time enrollment, unless otherwise noted. Institutional scholarships and grants are a reduction on UT's full-time undergraduate tuition rate. Students must be assessed the full-time undergraduate tuition rate for the terms in which they seek to receive institutional scholarships and grants (exclusions for Study Abroad experiences apply). Annual scholarship and grant award amounts are divided evenly between the fall and spring semesters only. Scholarships are renewable annually and require a minimum GPA be maintained; see Financial Aid Renewal for more information.

Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:

For graduating seniors planning to enroll in an HBCU.

Amount: Varies
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult, Other
Requirements:

Find scholarships for students in the Tampa Bay area!

Welcome to the Apply Tampa Bay Scholarship Search. This website is a free resource for college and workforce students in the Tampa Bay area.

No login is required, and we don't ask for your personal information. Simply tell us what you're looking for and we'll show you quality scholarship opportunities.

This search serves students in Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sarasota counties.

Amount: $1,000 - $7,500 renewable yearly
Grades: 12
Requirements:

• You must be a current high school senior. High school graduates are not eligible.
• You must be a citizen of the United States on the date your application is submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.

Note: You do not have to be a member (or the dependent of a member) of the Elks to qualify.

The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2021 competition.

Ranging from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university.

Click here for FAQ's.

Amount: $40,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:

✅ Must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Employment Authorized to work in the United States.
✅ Be a high school senior in the U.S. who is currently enrolled in or who has completed a high school or college dual degree course where computer science, engineering, or robotics is the subject. Students who have not taken this course can opt-in to take an assessment offered by Amazon.
✅ Be planning to attain a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, robotics, or other computer science related field of study from an accredited 4-year college or from a 2-year college with the intent to transfer to a 4-year college.
✅ Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
✅ Must show financial need.

Employees of Amazon and subsidiaries and members of their immediate family are not eligible to apply.

Once you are selected as a recipient, the Amazon Future Engineer scholarship program will take a look at your financial aid package to determine how much funding you need. If your financial aid package shows that you have an unmet need of $9,000 per year, the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship will give you $9,000. However, if your unmet need is more than $10,000, you will receive the maximum amount of $10,000 per year. In simple terms, we will cover your unmet financial need, up to a maximum of $10,000 annually.

Awards are renewable for up to three years or until a bachelor’s degree is earned, whichever occurs first. Renewal is contingent upon the applicant continuing full-time enrollment at an accredited college or university, and maintaining a good standing with their university.

Amount: $2,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:

All applicants must be a resident of Michigan or Florida, or a member of Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU), or the child of an LMCU member (i.e. a student in Texas must be a member or child of a member to be eligible). The Lloyd F. Hutt Scholarship is not open to LMCU employees, directors, and officers or their immediate families, or to employees or immediate family of any of LMCU’s affiliated companies, licensees, advertising, or promotional agencies. Immediate family includes the following: spouse, child, father, mother, brother, sister, grandparent, step parents, step children, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, grandchildren, and grandparents-in-law

All applicants must be high school seniors, including home school students, and plan to enter a trade school, college, or university in the next academic year. Recipients must submit evidence of acceptance and enrollment in an accredited trade school, college, or university before payment will be made.

To enter the 2024-2025 Lake Michigan Credit Union Lloyd F. Hutt scholarship, write an essay on the following topic: What sort of legacy do you want to leave, and how will you live your life to make that legacy a reality? Submit your essay via www.LMCU.org/Hutt by January 8, 2025 for consideration.

What sort of legacy do you want to leave, and how will you live your life to make that legacy a reality? Supporting prompt: Lloyd F. Hutt, a teacher and the founder of Lake Michigan Credit Union, left a legacy of financial and community empowerment. He did this by helping fellow teachers through the hardships of the Great Depression, founding LMCU under the same belief that helping a person achieve financial success can have a ripple effect of positivity on the whole community. What sort of legacy do you want to leave? What might that look like, and how will you live your life to make that legacy a reality

Note that if the official format guidelines are not followed, it could lead to ineligibility.

• Do not include your name, school name, or any other identifying information in the essay.
• Length: 750–1500 words
• Essay must be typed in an easy-to-read font (for example, Arial, Helvetica, Times New Roman, or Georgia)
• Essay must be typed in black font on a white background
• Essay must be double spaced
• Essay must have a title
• Essay must be saved as an Adobe Acrobat PDF (.pdf) file
•  
• Also, all essays must be original. To ensure all essays are written entirely in the applicant’s own words, each essay will be tested for plagiarized or AI-generated content. Please note that if these official format guidelines are not followed, your essay could be deemed ineligible and disqualified from scholarship consideration.

Questions? Email us at communityrelations@LMCU.org (subject: 2024-2025 Hutt Scholarship

Amount: $250 - $1,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:

Applicants must be a high school senior or current undergraduate student, be enrolled in or planning to attend a U.S. college or university and submit their application, with all components, by the deadline.

Applicants must submit an essay (700 - 1,400 words) answering the provided question for the current year.

Two (1st and 2nd place) scholarships will be awarded

• First Place Winner: $1,000
• Second Place Winner: $250

Amount: $1,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:

• Must be a United States resident attending a public, private, home or parochial school in one of the following Florida counties: Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas or Polk
• Must be in grade 12 (or equivalent in their final year of high school) as of the date of entry
• Have an overall GPA, as of the date of entry, of at least 3.5 on a scale of 4.0.

Spectrum Bay News 9 is proud to present the Project Weather Scholarship Contest. A $1,000 check will be awarded to seven high school seniors in public, private or parochial schools who excel in science.

Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:

• Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program in an accredited U.S. institution of higher learning during the academic year following the application date.
• Applicants must submit an application and essay explaining his or her career, academic and/or vocational goals.

• Applicants have until Jan. 15 to write an essay of not more than 550 words explaining their career, academic and/or vocational goals and how they plan to achieve those goals. For more information, read our scholarship FAQ.

The Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program awards more than $200,000 in assistance every year to college-bound students around the globe. Scholarships are awarded based solely on 550-word essays expressing applicants’ academic and professional goals and how their personal experiences will help them to accomplish those goals.

Amount: up to $15,000/year
Grades: 12
Requirements:

• Applicants must be dependent children of full-time employees in the financial services industry (commercial banks, investment banks, securities brokerage firms, insurance companies, fund and asset management companies, credit card and finance companies and similar businesses as determined by the Foundation). Employees must be presently employed with five years of experience OR no longer employed in this field but had ten years of experience which ended no longer than five years prior to the GAR Scholarship application closing date (which is located on the top of the application).
• Students must be graduating high school seniors who are enrolling as full time first year students in pursuit of a four-year bachelor's degree at an accredited college/university in the United States.
• Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) and rank in the top 20% of their class.
• Students must demonstrate financial need.
• Students must be a US citizen or legal resident.

GAR's mission is to award grants to support the higher education goals of its recipients. The recipients of GAR scholarships are exceptionally qualified high school students with demonstrated financial need whose parents or guardians have, or had, a career in the financial services industry. You can view the Master List of companies which meet this definition; however, this list is not exhaustive. If you feel that a company which is not on the list meets this definition, please send an email to info@gordonrich.org with the name, location, phone number, and description of the organization.

Amount: Varies up to $18,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:

High school graduating seniors with a distinguished record of community involvement and a strong desire to continue to learn through service are encouraged to apply. Competitive candidates have community involvement beyond the normal requirements for high school graduation or Florida Bright Futures scholarships, both in quantity and depth of service. A commitment that exhibits initiative and leadership will be given greater consideration. 

High school graduating seniors with a distinguished record of community involvement and a strong desire to continue to learn through service are encouraged to apply. Competitive candidates have community involvement beyond the normal requirements for high school graduation or Florida Bright Futures scholarships, both in quantity and depth of service. A commitment that exhibits initiative and leadership will be given greater consideration.

Amount: Varies
Grades: 12
Requirements:

In short, all applicants must be the child of a Marine or a Navy Corpsman, Chaplain or Religious Programs specialist attached to a Marine unit, have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.00, and have an adjusted gross income at or below the financial eligibility threshold determined by the Foundation on an annual basis. For the 2024-2025 application, the threshold is $117,000 for tax year 2022.

Additional documents may be required during the application process to verify eligibility. Applicants must also submit a completed application with all required documents by the application deadline.

For more information about eligibility requirements, visit www.mcsf.org/eligibility.

UNDERGRADUATE & ASSOCIATE DEGREES

This scholarship is for undergraduate students, including those pursuing non-degree certificate programs that are longer than 12 months. Apply for this scholarship if you are:

• An incoming college freshman or currently in college
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree, associates, or certificate

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)

This scholarship is for students planning to attend a non-degree certificate program or vocational training that is 12 months or less at a community college or private career school.

Amount: Up to $12,000
Grades: 12
Requirements:

• Be a high school senior and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
• Be a bona fide resident within the service area of Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative, Inc., for at least one year prior to December 31.
• Be the dependent of a Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative, Inc., member.
• Plan to attend an in-state college, university or technical school full time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester).

Successful candidates will receive $1,375 per semester (maximum $11,000) for undergraduate studies. Applications are available at any WREC office, or you may download and print a copy of the application by clicking here: Scholarship Application Form. Completed applications must be returned to WREC Educational Foundation, P.O. Box 278, Dade City, FL 33526-0278. The screening and recommendation of candidates will be at the discretion of a committee designated by WREC.