Scholarships
There are TONS of scholarships out there looking for students just like you!
Here are a few!
Here are a few!
UNCF (United Negro College Fund) – www.uncf.org
FastWeb: Paying for College Just Got Easier – www.fastweb.com
Scholarships.com – www.scholarships.com
Zinch: Connect with Schools and Scholarships – www.zinch.com
College Board Scholarship Search – https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
FAFSA on the Web – www.fafsa.edu.gov
American Indian Graduate Center Scholars – www.aigcs.org
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund – www.apiasf.org
Hispanic Scholarship Fund – www.hsf.net
Hispanic Scholarship Fund – www.hispanicfund.org
FindAid!: The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid – www.findaid.org
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships – www.jackierobinson.org
Target Scholarships – Google it
State Farm Insurance Achievement Scholarships – Google it
Dell Scholars Program – www.dellscholars.org
The Homer Fund – http://thdhomerfund.org/orangescholars.html
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund – www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net
Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarships – www.aasa.org
Student Investors Scholarships – www.invent.org/collegiate/
Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships – www.aynrand.org/contests/
Horatio Alger Association – https://www.horatioalger.org/
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation – http://www.truman.gov/
Tylenol Scholarships – Google it
NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program – https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/ugsp
Microsoft Scholarship Program – Google it
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship – Google it
GE Funds and LULAC Scholarship Program – Google it
Burger King Scholars Program – http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/
Presidential Freedom Scholarships – Google it
La Raza Youth Scholarship – www.larazayouth.com
Harvest of Hope Foundation – www.harvestofhope.net
Collegiate Investors Competition – http://www.invent.org/collegiate/
Latino American Education Foundation – www.leaf.org
Abbot and Fenner Scholarship Program
FastWeb: Paying for College Just Got Easier – www.fastweb.com
Scholarships.com – www.scholarships.com
Zinch: Connect with Schools and Scholarships – www.zinch.com
College Board Scholarship Search – https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
FAFSA on the Web – www.fafsa.edu.gov
American Indian Graduate Center Scholars – www.aigcs.org
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund – www.apiasf.org
Hispanic Scholarship Fund – www.hsf.net
Hispanic Scholarship Fund – www.hispanicfund.org
FindAid!: The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid – www.findaid.org
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships – www.jackierobinson.org
Target Scholarships – Google it
State Farm Insurance Achievement Scholarships – Google it
Dell Scholars Program – www.dellscholars.org
The Homer Fund – http://thdhomerfund.org/orangescholars.html
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund – www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net
Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarships – www.aasa.org
Student Investors Scholarships – www.invent.org/collegiate/
Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships – www.aynrand.org/contests/
Horatio Alger Association – https://www.horatioalger.org/
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation – http://www.truman.gov/
Tylenol Scholarships – Google it
NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program – https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/ugsp
Microsoft Scholarship Program – Google it
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship – Google it
GE Funds and LULAC Scholarship Program – Google it
Burger King Scholars Program – http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/
Presidential Freedom Scholarships – Google it
La Raza Youth Scholarship – www.larazayouth.com
Harvest of Hope Foundation – www.harvestofhope.net
Collegiate Investors Competition – http://www.invent.org/collegiate/
Latino American Education Foundation – www.leaf.org
Abbot and Fenner Scholarship Program
- Eligibility Requirements: The student must complete the application and must write the essay prompt with a 500-1000 word response.
- Scholarship Award: $1,000
- Deadline: June 10, 2016
- Scholarship Link: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
- Eligibility Requirements: High school seniors and all students attending a post-secondary educational facility may apply. You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible. Applicants must submit an essay of between 500-1000 words on the topic posted on the website.
- Scholarship Award: $500
- Deadline: October 7, 2015
- Scholarship Link: http://aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
- Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must pass the physical fitness assessment and demonstrate academic achievement or outstanding leadership. Four year service to US Air Force is required for scholarship recipients.
- Scholarship Award: Up to full tuition and stipend to assist with most fees and books.
- Deadline: December 1, 2015
- Scholarship Link: http://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/
- Eligibility Requirements: Scholarship program for eligible dependent children of Air Force members. Scholarships are awarded based on academic record, character, leadership skills, writing ability, versatility, and potential for success.
- Scholarship Award: Amount varies.
- Deadline: Application and supporting documents must be mailed after January 1, 2016 but must be received no later than March 31, 2016.
- Scholarship Link: www.hqafsa.org
- Eligibility Requirements: High school students in grades 9-12 below age 20 who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the U.S. can participate. Local winners are selected to compete at district and national levels.
- Scholarship Award: $1,500-$18,000
- Deadline: Inquire with your local American Legion post or with the N.C. Headquarters of the American Legion. You can contact at [email protected]
- Scholarship Link: http://nclegion.org/orate.htm
- Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates who are the children or adopted children of a parent who was in the U.S. military and died in active duty on or after September 11, 2001.
- Scholarship Award: Amount varies.
- Deadline: April 15, 2016.
- Scholarship Link: http://www.legion.org/scholarships/legacy
- Eligibility Requirements: Scholarships are restricted to high school juniors who complete either a Boys State or Girls State program and are a direct descendant or a legally adopted child of a wartime veteran who served on active duty during at least one of the periods of war officially designated as eligibility dates for American Legion membership. Winners are selected according to academic record, involvement in school and community activities, community service, and financial need.
- Scholarship Award: $1,100-$20,000
- Deadline: Applications are submitted to program staff upon your arrival at either the Boys State or Girls State program. See website for full details.
- Scholarship Link: http://www.legion.org/scholarships/samsung
- Available to dependents of service members who have served a minimum of six years in a unit under the administrative control of Commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Atlantic Fleet or U.S. Pacific Fleet. Applicants are selected on the basis of academic proficiency, extracurricular activities, character, and financial need.
- Scholarship Award: Amount varies.
- Deadline: March 1, 2016
- Scholarship Link: http://www.anchorscholarship.com/
- Eligibility Requirements: Open to eligible children of U.S. active duty or retired service members.
- Scholarship Award: See website/contact organization for details.
- Deadline: Contact organization for 2016 deadline.
- Scholarship Link: http://www.asymca.org/programs/art-and-essay-contest/
- Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens between the ages of 17-26 with a high school GPA of at least 2.50, a high school diploma or equivalent, a minimum score of 920 on the SAT (math and verbal) or 19 on the ACT, meet required physical standards, and commit to an 8-year service commitment to the Army.
- Scholarship Award: Up to full tuition and fees, with allowance included for books and a monthly stipend of up to $5,000/year. Two, three, and four-year scholarships are offered. Eight year service commitment to US Army is required for scholarship recipients.
- Deadline: Not yet announced. Check website and contact organization for updates or details.
- Scholarship Link: www.goarmy.com
- Eligibility Requirements: The APIASF General Scholarship is open to Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) high school and college students who will be enrolling or are currently enrolled in a U.S. accredited college or university as a degree-seeking undergraduate student in the upcoming academic year. There are multiple scholarship opportunities that vary in award amount, number of years, field of study, location, and more. There are other opportunities available on the website provided below. Please search the website thoroughly to see if something applies to you.
- Scholarship Award: Amount varies.
- Deadline: January 8, 2016
- Scholarship Link: www.apiasf.org
- Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. They must be ambitious, goal-oriented, respectful of others and able to succeed in college.
- Scholarship Award: $2,000
- Deadline: Applications for 2015 program will be available in October, 2014.
- Scholarship Link: https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/community-scholarships.html
- Eligibility Requirements: Scholarship winners demonstrate ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community, and ability to succeed in college.
- Scholarship Award: $10,000-$25,000
- Deadline: 2016 scholarship cycle will kick off in September, 2015. Check website for updates.
- Scholarship Link: https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html
- Eligibility Requirements: Three different contests are offered; each one focused on Ayn Rand’s works Atlas Shrugged, Anthem, and The Fountainhead.
- Scholarship Award: Amount varies, up to $10,000.
- Deadline: Varies on specific essay contest: Atlas Shrugged– 10/23/15, Anthem– 3/25/16, The Fountainhead– 4/29/16
- Scholarship Link: https://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contests
- Eligibility Requirements: Have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 (2.0 or above required for Burger King employees, children/dependents of employees)
- Scholarship Award: $1,000-$50,000
- Deadline: Timeline is October – December 2015. Refer to the website provided to be as up to date as possible.
- Scholarship Link: http://bkmclamorefoundation.org/whatwedo/scholarsprogram
- Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must register online and create a profile with Cappex.com to be considered for this scholarship.
- Scholarship Award: $1,000
- Deadline: 8/31/15
- Scholarship Link: http://www.cappex.com/scholarships/
- Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must register online and create a profile with Cappex.com to be considered for this scholarship.
- Scholarship Award: $1,000
- Deadline: 12/31/15
- Scholarship Link: http://www.cappex.com/scholarships/
- Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must register online and create a profile with Cappex.com to be considered for this scholarship.
- Scholarship Award: $1,000
- Deadline: 12/31/15
- Scholarship Link: http://www.cappex.com/scholarships/
- Eligibility Requirements: Open to all high school student-athletes (grades 9-12) who plan to attend 4-year college. Applicants must create a profile on the CaptainU website and should participate in the website’s activities.
- Scholarship Award: $2,000
- Deadline: Contact organization and visit website for details.
- Scholarship Link: http://www.captainu.com/scholarship
- Eligibility Requirements: Seniors must be age 18 by April 1 of senior year. Seniors must have an SAT score of 1500 or higher (1000 math and critical reading; 500 writing) or an ACT score of 21 or higher. Minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, defined as a household income of less than $70,000 for a family of four or $80,000 for a family of five or more. They must meet all criteria for regular CIA employees, including security checks and medical examinations. Applicants must commit to a work experience each summer during college and agree to CIA employment for 1.5 times the length of their CIA-sponsored scholarship. Recipients must be available to work in the Washington D.C. area during periods of employment. Agency will cover cost of transportation between school and Washington D.C. during summer work experiences and will provide a housing allowance.
- Scholarship Award: Annual salary; a benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance; up to $18,000 per calendar year for tuition, mandatory fees, books and supplies.
- Deadline: Applications for winter, spring, summer, and fall should be sent nine to twelve months before desired start date.
- Scholarship Link: https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-opportunities/undergraduate-scholarship-program.html
- Eligibility Requirements: An achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their ability to lead and serve, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. Awarded to 150 students.
- Scholarship Award: $20,000 renewable.
- Deadline: October 31, 2015
- Scholarship Link: http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org
- Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be high school 10th, 11th, 12th grade students and committed to using education to better their own life and that of your family and/or community.
- Scholarship Award: Up to $1,500
- Deadline: October 17th, 2015
- Scholarship Link: http://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/
- Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must sign up at the website and visit and participate in forums. Recipients are determined by votes on the website.
- Scholarship Award: $300
- Deadline: Weekly; varies.
- Scholarship Link: http://www.collegenet.com/elect/app/app
- Eligibility Requirements: CollegeWeekLive is an online college fair. Students login to the website and visiti colleges of interest on the website. A $1,000 scholarship winner is chosen from participating students each month. There are also additional scholarship competitions offered for specific online college fair events via the website.
- Scholarship Award: $1,000-$5,000
- Deadline: Monthly by monthly award. Specific deadlines also provided for additional online college fair events on the site.
- Scholarship Link: http://www.collegeweeklive.com/scholarships
- Eligibility Requirements: Students must be eligible to receive federal student aid and must be participating in an approved college readiness program (refer to website).
- Scholarship Award: $20,000, plus technology, a private scholar networking community, resources, and mentoring.
- Deadline: Application deadlines have not yet been set. Please visit the website for more details.
- Scholarship Link: http://www.dellscholars.org/scholarship/
- Eligibility Requirements: Entrants must submit a unique photo, piece of artwork, or computer graphic for the front of a greeting card. The best design will win a $10,000 scholarship and have his/her design made into an actual card to be sold in the company’s line. Only one entry per applicant is allowed.
- Scholarship Award: $10,000 (Plus $1,000 for your high school)
- Deadline: February 26, 2016
- Scholarship Link: http://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm
- Eligibility Requirements: The Gates Millennium Scholars Program selects 1,000 talented students each year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. Must be of African American, Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander, or Hispanic descent and be a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the U.S. Must demonstrate financial need and be enrolling in an accredited college/university in fall. Must have demonstrated leadership abilities/community involvement.
- Scholarship Award: Cost of tuition, fees, books, and living expenses.
- Deadline: January 13, 2016
- Scholarship Link: https://www.gmsp.org/
- Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be 9th-12th grade high school students, legal residents of the U.S. who are in school or plan to start school within next 12 months.
- Scholarship Award: $1,000
- Deadline: December 31, 2015
- Scholarship Link: http://www.genkellyscholarship.com/
- Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must: intend to enroll as a full-time student at a university in the US, intend to pursue a computer science or computer engineering degree, or a degree in a closely related technical, exemplify leadership and demonstrate a passion for computer science and technology, be a student from an underrepresented group in computer science (African American, Hispanic, American Indian, Female, or a Person with a Disability).
- Scholarship Award: $10,000 non-renewable
- Deadline: Deadline for 2015-2016 has not yet been established. Check the website provided below for further details.
- Scholarship Link: http://www.google.com/edu/scholarships/the-generation-google-scholarship/
- Eligibility Requirements: Undocumented high school seniors and graduates who have not completed their four-year degree are eligible to apply. Applicants should have received or be eligible for DACA status. Strong preference will be given to candidates with strong academic records who are high school seniors or graduates in NC, SC, TN, and GA.
- Scholarship Award: Full costs of tuition, room and board for a four-year degree. Access is also provided to mentors, internships, and other career-building opportunities.
- Deadline: Deadline for 2015-2016 has not yet been established. Check the website provided below for further details.
- Scholarship Link: http://www.goldendoorscholars.org/
- Eligibility Requirements: High school senior in the U.S. with plans to enter college in fall of 2015, planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a public or private institution in the U.S. Student must demonstrate critical economic need, be involved in co-curricular and community activities, have demonstrated ability to overcome adversity with integrity, and a minimum 2.0 GPA.
- Scholarship Award: $22,000
- Deadline: October 25, 2015
- Scholarship Link: https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/
- Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must write an essay about an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official that occurred during or after 1956. Employees of John Hancock Financial Services (and their family members) are not eligible to participate.
- Scholarship Award: $500-$10,000
- Deadline: January 6, 2016
- Scholarship Link: http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx
- Eligibility Requirements: Students are nominated on the website for their volunteer and community service by an adult. Parents may nominate their own children. See full rules on website for details.
- Scholarship Award: Up to $10,000
- Deadline: Not yet announced, check website for 2016 deadline.
- Scholarship Link: http://www.kohlscorporation.com/communityrelations/scholarship/
- Eligibility Requirements: Their scholarship seeks applicants who have made a proactive difference in reducing bullying and cyberbullying in their communities. Applicants must be full-time, enrolled high school seniors with a minimum 2.50 GPA. Letter of recommendation required.
- Scholarship Award: Contact organization for details.
- Deadline: November 6, 2015
- Scholarship Link: http://www.meganmeierfoundation.org/megan-meier-memorial-scholarship.html
- Eligibility Requirements: Any graduating high school senior who owns and operated his/her own small business may apply. Applicants must be planning to begin studies at an accredited, not-for-profit two or four-year university.
- Scholarship Award: $1,000-$15,000 non-renewable.
- Deadline: Application open October 1, 2015. Deadline has not yet been provided. Refer to the website provided below for further details.
- Scholarship Link: http://www.nfib.com/foundations/
- Eligibility Requirements: A college scholarship application process that helps outstanding low-income high school seniors gain admission and full four-year scholarships to the nation’s most selective colleges. Applicants must have demonstrated academic excellence in the face of economic obstacles. Students of all races and ethnicities are encouraged to apply. Applicants can apply for up to 8 participating colleges with just one application.
- Scholarship Award: Full four-year scholarship to some of the nation’s most selective colleges.
- Deadline: September 28, 2015.
- Scholarship Link: http://www.questbridge.org/for-students/ncm-apply
- Eligibility Requirements: Graduating high school seniors may apply for only one of four scholarships being offered. Must be high school eligible to attend a 2-year or 4-year college, university or technical school. Applicant must live in a participating Ronald McDonald House Chapter’s geographic area.
- Scholarship Award: Contact organization for details.
- Deadline: Application deadlines for 2015-2016 have not yet been provided. Refer to the website provided below for further details.
- Scholarship Link: http://www.rmhc.org/rmhc-us-scholarships
- Eligibility Requirements: The program seeks to identify African-American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need.
- Scholarship Award: $40,000 ($10,000 for 4 years)
- Deadline: November 1, 2015- Application will be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program AND forwarded to a select and limited number of additional scholarship providers. January 9, 2016- Final deadline to be considered for ONLY the Ron Brown Scholar Program.
- Scholarship Link: http://www.ronbrown.org/Home.aspx
- Eligibility Requirements: Students should have a C-average or above, compete as a varsity-level athlete in one or more sports, be a committed follower of Christ who embodies the “Playing With Purpose” message (see website for details).
- Scholarship Award: $75-$2,000
- Deadline: Deadlines have not yet been provided for 2015-2016. Refer to the website provided below for more information.
- Scholarship Link: http://www.allamericanaward.org/
- Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must meet height requirements, 5’10” for women, 6’2” for men. Applicant must be entering college in the upcoming fall.
- Scholarship Award: Up to $1,000.
- Deadline: March 1, 2016
- Scholarship Link: http://www.tall.org/tci-foundation.html
- Eligibility Requirements: Some scholarships are available to graduates interested in pursuing careers in Early Childhood Education or Child Care Center services.
- Scholarship Award: Check website for more details. There are a variety of scholarships available.
- Deadline: See website for details.
- Scholarship Link: http://www.childcareservices.org/ps/teach-nc/
- Eligibility Requirements: This is a merit-based scholarship fund for individuals seeking education in Environmental Studies. Applicants must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited environmental technology or environmental engineering program at a college or university.
- Scholarship Award: $1,000
- Deadline: Deadline has not yet been updated for 2015-2016. Refer to the website provided below for further details.
- Scholarship Link: https://www.trianglepest.com/triangle-pest-control-scholarship-fund
- Eligibility Requirements: Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale and must apply and be accepted for 2015-2016 at one of the WACE partner institutions (Johnson & Wales University).
- Scholarship Award: See website for details.
- Deadline: Deadline has not yet been updated for 2015-2016. Refer to the website provided below for further details.
- Scholarship Link: http://www.waceinc.org/scholarship/partners.html
- Eligibility Requirements: Class of 2015 who have at least “B” grade average and participate in at least one of 27 eligible school-sponsored sports can apply online. Two winners will be chosen from each school. Winners go on to compete at the regional, state, and national levels. Twelve National Finalists are selected and two National Winners are chosen.
- Scholarship Award: Amount varies by the level reached in the competition.
- Deadline: October 2, 2015
- Scholarship Link: http://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/
- Eligibility Requirements: X-ACTO school supplies company is offering a scholarship contest online. See website for details and rules. Participants upload a photo that shows how pencil help them achieve their goals; plus a description of why this photo was submitted.
- Scholarship Award: $10,000
- Deadline: September 30, 2015
- Scholarship Link: http://xacto.com/Sharpen-Skills-Contest.aspx
- Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must belong to one of the following ethnic populations: Black, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American, Alaskan, or Hispanic. Applicants must have a B-average and must not have tuition or tuition-related expenses not covered by scholarships/grants.
- Scholarship Award: $1,000-$10,000
- Deadline: September 30, 2015
- Scholarship Link: http://www.xerox.com/jobs/minority-scholarships/enus.html
- Eligibility Requirements: Provides young artists with access to scholarships, career opportunities, and professional contacts. Talented students in grades 10-12 in the visual, literary, design and performing arts may apply.
- Scholarship Award: Up to $10,000.
- Deadline: October 16, 2015
- Scholarship Link: http://www.youngarts.org/apply