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
Requirements:

Various requirements depend on the specific scholarship applied for.

FutureSmart Scholarship- To enter, students must complete at least three (3) modules from either the FutureSmart or SmartEconomics programs. Participants are also required to submit a short essay (350-500 words) addressing a question about their future and explaining how the financial knowledge gained from these modules can help them achieve their goals and dreams. 

Application Deadline: January 13, 2025 (Fall Semester) and June 9, 2025 (Spring Semester) 

Prize: $2,000 - $5,000 529 College Savings Gift Card

Financial Futures Tax Simulation Scholarship- In partnership with Intuit for Education, one student winner will be awarded $2,500 in educational funding from each semester-based entry period during the 2024-25 school year. The Financial Futures Student Scholarship Contest is open to students (age 13-19) who have completed at least one lesson within the course Tax Simulation: Understanding Taxes. To enter for a chance-to-win, students will be asked to submit an application form and share how learning about tax topics has made an impact on their life through a reflection essay (200-500 words). 

Application Deadline: January 12, 2025 (Fall Semester) and May 4, 2025 (Spring Semester) 

Prize: $2,500 in educational funding

Accounting Careers: Limitless Opportunities Scholarship Contest - Accounting+ will be awarding twenty students nationally $5,000 in educational funding. The Accounting Careers: Limitless Opportunities Scholarship is open to U.S. high school students between 13-19 years old who have completed at least one Accounting Careers: Limitless Opportunities course module. Students must submit a 300-500 word essay for a chance to win. 

Application Deadline: April 15, 2025

Prize:  $5,000 check for educational purposes.

OneMain Financial Credit Worthy Scholarship - 

OneMain Financial will be awarding thirty-six students nationally with $1,000 in educational funding. The Credit Worthy Scholarship is open to U.S. high school students between 13-19 years old who have completed Build: Credit Fundamentals or at least 3 modules of a course offered in the Credit Worthy program presented by OneMain Financial. Students will submit a short essay about what they learned and how the Credit Worthy program by OneMain Financial has made an impact on them for a chance to win.

Application Deadline: January 15, 2025 (Fall Semester) and May 6, 2025 (Spring Semester)

Prize: $1,000 in educational funding