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Thiel Foundation

Thiel Fellowships

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The Thiel Fellowship is a two-year program for young people who want to build new things. Thiel Fellows skip or stop out of college to receive a $100,000 grant and support from the Thiel Foundation’s network of founders, investors, and scientists.

The Gates Scholarship

 

The Gates Scholarship - College Scholarships for Graduating High School Seniors

Sep 15
The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective, full scholarship for distinguished, Pell-eligible, minority, high school seniors. The scholarship will be awarded to 300 top student leaders each year with the intent of promoting their academic excellence throughout college graduation, and providing them the opportunity to reach their full potential. Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance that is not already covered by other financial aid and the expected family contribution, as determined by FAFSA.

QuestBridge — College Prep for High School Juniors and Scholarships for H.S. Seniors

QuestBridge National College Match

Sep 26
The QuestBridge National College Match helps outstanding low-income high school seniors gain admission and full four-year scholarships to some of the nation's most selective colleges. If you are a student who has achieved academic excellence in the face of economic challenges, we encourage you to apply to the National College Match. QuestBridge's partner colleges offer generous financial aid packages that cover 100% of demonstrated financial need, making them very affordable for low-income students.
 

QuestBridge — College Prep Scholarships

Mar 22
The QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship gives outstanding low-income high school juniors an early advantage in college admissions. College Prep Scholars are uniquely prepared to gain admission and full scholarships to top-tier colleges through QuestBridge. The majority of College Prep Scholars are selected as Finalists for the QuestBridge National College Match program.
 

QuestBridge — Quest for Excellence Awards

Mar 24
The Quest for Excellence program is an innovative initiative for talented, low-income high school juniors and seniors, and serves as a powerful complement to the College Prep Scholarship and National College Match programs. Quest for Excellence Awards are designed to enhance educational exploration for qualified juniors and seniors with a range of backgrounds and interests.

Golden Door Scholars — Scholarships

 

Golden Door Scholars — Scholarships for Undocumented Students (DACA and TPS) — Up to four-year tuition and room & board for high school seniors or recent graduates

Oct 1
Golden Door Scholars provides scholarships for DACA students and scholarships for undocumented students. Students may be high school seniors or recent graduates. Preference will be given to high school graduates from states that require undocumented students to pay out-of-state tuition. Golden Door scholarship recipients receive up to four-year tuition and room & board scholarships to DACA and TPS students from tuition lock-out states all over the country

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation — Scholarships

 

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Four-Year College Scholarships for High School Seniors — $20,000

Oct 2
Seniors in high schools throughout the United States who meet the eligibility requirements may apply each year for achievement-based scholarships.

Denny's Hungry For Education™

 

Denny's Hungry For Education™ Scholarship

Oct 2
All applicants must be enrolled in an accredited educational institution (K-12 or college) in the United States or Puerto Rico.

Elks National Foundation — Scholarships

 

Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarships for High School Seniors

Nov 13
The Elks National Foundation will award four-year scholarships to the highest-rated high school senior applicants. Two first-place awards of $50,000; two second-place awards of $40,000; and two third-place awards of $30,000. The remaining 14 finalists will receive awards of $20,000. The 480 runners-up will receive fifth-place scholarships of $4,000.

Milken Scholars Program

 

Milken Scholars Program — College Scholarships for High School Students in Los Angeles County, New York City, and Washington, D.C.

Nov 17
Scholarships for exceptional young men and women based on their academic performance, community service, leadership activities and triumphs over obstacles. With the help of college counselors and other educators at high schools in Los Angeles County, New York City, and Washington D.C., the Milken Scholars Program identifies outstanding students who will graduate by June of 2015. These students are nominated for the Program based on the following criteria: Minimum grade point average of 3.6 (unweighted) or 90% in all academic high school subject areas; Minimum composite SAT I Reasoning score of 1850 with results submitted for Critical Reading, Math, and Writing, or a minimum ACT score of 28 (This score may be a combination from multiple sittings); Active participation in community service activities; A record of leadership; Financial or Other Obstacles; Admission to a four-year college or university prior to final selection; and United States Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

Hispanic Heritage Foundation — Youth Programs

 

Hispanic Heritage Foundation — Youth Awards for High School Seniors

Nov 13
The Youth Awards honors Latino high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories including: Business & Entrepreneurship, Community Service, Education, Healthcare & Science, Media & Entertainment, and Technology & Engineering.

Daniels Fund — Scholarship Program

 

Daniels Fund College Scholarships for High School Seniors

Nov 15
The Daniels Scholarship offers funding to deserving students in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming who are at risk of not being able to afford a college education.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation — Scholarships

 

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarships for High-Achieving High School Seniors with Financial Need — Up to $40,000

Nov 14
High-achieving high school seniors are eligible for this scholarship. Recipients are awarded up to $40,000 per year to complete their bachelor's degree, in addition to opportunities for internships, study abroad, and graduate school funding.

Boettcher Foundation

 

Boettcher Foundation College Scholarships for Colorado High School Seniors — Over $2,800/year

Nov 1
Selection criteria include superior scholastic ability, evidence of leadership & involvement, service to community, and school outstanding character.

SEO Scholars

SEO Scholars — High School

Nov 1
The SEO Scholars Program is an eight-year academic program designed to help motivated, low-income public high school students in New York City, San Francisco, Miami, and North Carolina to get into and graduate from college. Starting in the ninth grade, we provide rigorous academic instruction, quality mentorship, and individualized advising, to ensure that our Scholars are admitted to competitive colleges, and experience a rich and rewarding college education.

U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), DoD STEM — Programs

Department of Defense (DoD) — The Dellums SMART Scholarship

Dec 6
The Dellums SMART Scholarship expands the SMART Scholarship opportunity to rising freshman pursuing a bachelor's degree by the program start date. Applicants should intend to pursue a bachelor's degree in one of the 24 SMART STEM disciplines. Students seeking to attend a Historically Black College and University, Minority Institution, or Minority Serving Institution are particularly encouraged to apply. High school seniors are eligible to apply.

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society — Scholarships

 

Coca-Cola New Century Scholars

Dec 1
Scholarships for students in community colleges. The student receiving the highest All-USA Community College Academic Team application score in each state is named a Coca-Cola New Century Scholar and represents his/her state at the New Century Scholars Presidents Breakfast at the American Association of Community Colleges Convention.
 

All-USA Community College Academic Team

Dec 1
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the All-USA Community College Academic Team. In addition, The Coca-Cola Foundation, along with The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation recognizes the New Century Scholars. Fifty students will be named Gold Scholars, each receiving $1,500 scholarships, fifty students will be named Silver Scholars, each receiving $1,250 scholarships, and fifty students will be named Bronze Scholars, each receiving $1,000 scholarships. A state may have multiple Gold, Silver, or Bronze Scholars. All scholars will also receive special medallions.

National Honor Society — Scholarships and Awards

 

National Honor Society Scholarships for High School Seniors

Nov 30
The National Honor Society Scholarship program is a nomination process. Students cannot apply directly to NHS and nomination forms cannot be sent to students or parents by the national office. Nomination procedures must be obtained through the high school NHS Chapter Adviser. Only currently affiliated NHS chapters may participate in the program. Members [students] who are seniors in good standing are eligible to be nominated by their chapters to compete in the NHS Scholarship Program.

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation — Urban Education

 

Dell Scholarships for College-Bound High School Seniors — $20,000 to complete your higher education over the course of six years.

Dec 1
Unlike many other college scholarships, the Dell Scholars Program recognizes academic potential and determination in students that have a definite need for financial assistance. The Dell Scholars Program is available to students participating in approved college readiness/college access programs. If your school/area has a program that you believe meet the criteria below, please submit the informational request for your program to be reviewed for inclusion in the Dell Scholars Program.

Amazon Future Engineer

 

Scholarships and Internships in Engineering and Computer Sciences — $40,000 for four years.

Dec 15
For high school seniors in the U.S. who are currently enrolled in or who have 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.

Harvard University — Financial Aid

 

Harvard Financial Aid Initiative — Potentially worth over $78,200/year.

Nov 1
Jan 1
Admission to Harvard is based on achievement and promise without regard to financial need; the financial paperwork is handled separately, and applying for financial aid does not jeopardize a student's chances for admission. The application fee normally associated with admissions can also be waived. Harvard College does not award merit nor athletic scholarships. All scholarships are based on demonstrated financial need. Ninety percent of American families would pay the same or less to send their children to Harvard as they would a state school.

Edison International

 

Edison International College Scholarships for Students in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM).

Jan 9
Edison Scholars is designed to help minority, low-income and under-represented students in Southern California pay for college studies in STEM fields, helping them develop skills and knowledge they need to thrive in the workforce of the future. As Edison Scholars, the students may also be eligible for summer internships at Edison and can get paired with professionals at our companies for mentoring and guidance throughout the students' years on campus.

Burger King McLamore Foundation — Scholars Program

 

Burger King Scholarships for Graduating, College Bound High School Seniors — Up to $50,000

Dec 15
Scholarships for current high school seniors who will be enrolling full-time in the fall of the scholarship year.

Equitable Foundation

 

Equitable Excellence Scholarships for High School Seniors — 2500, $10,000, $25,000

Dec 17
Applicants to the Equitable Excellence℠ Scholarship must demonstrate the ability to set and reach goals, as shown by outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities—especially those that lessen risk to health, safety, the environment, or financial securit.

Imagine America Foundation — Education Scholarships

 

Imagine America Foundation Scholarships for College Bound High School Seniors

Dec 31
Each year, every high school in the United States and Puerto Rico may nominate up to five graduating seniors to receive an Imagine America scholarship.

Civil Air Patrol — Scholarships

 

Civil Air Patrol Academic Scholarships for CAP High School Seniors — Up to $5,000

Dec 31
Academic scholarships to support cadets pursuing their undergraduate education.

U.S. Navy/Marine Corps NROTC — Full-Scholarship Opportunities — Offering up to $180,000 for tuition plus a host of other advantages

 

U.S. Navy/Marine Corps NROTC — Four-Year College Scholarships for High School Seniors

Dec 31
If you are interested in a collegiate scholarship program that not only pays for school but also generates some of the country's most capable leaders, start by looking into the NROTC Scholarship program.
 

U.S. Navy/Marine Corps NROTC — Four-Year Nursing College Scholarships for High School Seniors

Dec 31
Available to students interested in pursuing Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (BSN).

Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library — Scholarship Programs

 

GE-Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library Scholarships — $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years — up to $40,000 total per recipient

Jan 4
The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education. Awards are for undergraduate study only, and may be used for education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, and board. In addition, Scholars are invited to participate in a special awards program.
 

Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library Scholars Program

Jan 31
The Reagan Presidential Foundation Scholars Program awards Ventura County, Calif., high school seniors who exemplify outstanding leadership skills and personal character with a total of $50,000 in scholarships annually. Each recipient will receive an amount ranging from $2,000 to $10,000 in college scholarships and will attend an awards ceremony in Simi Valley, California. The two highest monetary awards each include a $500 grant that the recipient will give to the teacher of their choice.
 

Ronald Reagan Leadership Medal

This prestigious award is presented to graduating students who best exemplify the following characteristics: Drive, Humility, and Service Before Self. Every high school in America may nominate one graduating senior for a Ronald Reagan Leadership Medal. This award allows schools to recognize outstanding high school students whose drive, integrity, and citizenship qualities are emblematic of our nation's 40th President. Each nominated student will receive an exclusive medallion and a letter of recognition from John Heubusch, the Executive Director of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute.

Ron Brown Scholar Program — Prospective Applicants

 

Ron Brown Scholar Program — College Scholarships for African-American High School Seniors Who Intend to Pursue Undergraduate Degrees Full-Time — $10,000 annually for four years, for a total of $40,000

Dec 1
Jan 9
The Ron Brown Scholar 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.

U.S. Air Force AFROTC — Scholarships

 

U.S. Air Force AFROTC — Four-Year College Scholarships for High School Seniors

Jan 13
The Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship Program provides three- and four-year scholarships in three different types to high school seniors.
 

U.S. Air Force AFROTC — Four-Year Nursing College Scholarships for High School Seniors

The Nursing Scholarship program is operated on a noncompetitive basis — those who meet the qualifications are awarded the scholarship and do not meet a scholarship selection board.

Taco Bell Foundation

 

Taco Bell Foundation — Live Más Scholarship — Awards will range from $5,000 to $25,000

Jan 3
The Live Más Scholarship is not based on your grades or how well you play sports. No essays, no test scores, no right or wrong answers. We're looking for the next generation of innovators, creators and dreamers who want to make a difference in the world. For students on track to apply for or currently enrolled in an accredited post-high school/post-secondary educational programs located in the United States or D.C. (including accredited two-and four-year colleges, universities, vocational-technical and trade schools).

Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation

 

Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation — Scholarships for Residents of Northern New Mexico — Up to $20,000 for four years.

Jan 17
Any permanent resident of Northern New Mexico who is enrolling in or currently attending an accredited post-secondary educational institution is eligible to apply.

TheDream.US

 

TheDream.US — Opportunity Scholarships for Locked out Dreamers

Jan 31
For high school graduates who live in targeted, locked-out states that do not offer in-state tuition to DREAMers — or bar you from attending state colleges and universities altogether. You need to have DACA or TPS status and be admitted to one of our Opportunity Partner Colleges to receive this scholarship. The Scholarship is for up to $80,000 to cover tuition, fees, and on-campus housing and meals for a bachelor's degree.
 

TheDream.US - National Scholarships for First Time College Students and Community College Graduates — Up to $12,500 for an associate's degree and $25,000 for a bachelor's degree

Feb 28
For high school or community college graduates. You need to have DACA or TPS or meet the past DACA eligibility criteria and qualify for in-state tuition at one of our Partner Colleges to receive this scholarship. We also offer an online college option. The Scholarship is for up to $14,500 for an associate's degree and $29,000 for a bachelor's degree.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

 

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) MITES Program for High School Juniors

Feb 1
The MITES Program is a rigorous six-week residential, academic enrichment summer program for talented high school students who are interested in studying and exploring careers in science and engineering.

George Snow Scholarship Fund

 

George Snow Scholarship Fund - College Scholarships for High School Seniors in Palm Beach and Northern Broward Counties, Florida, USA.

Feb 1
The primary mission of The George Snow Scholarship Fund is to provide educational grants to the deserving young people of Palm Beach and Northern Broward Counties, Florida, USA. The Fund offers a variety of scholarships.

U.S. Army ROTC — Scholarships

 

U.S. Army ROTC — Four-Year College Scholarships for High School Seniors

Feb 4
The high school Four-Year Scholarship is for high school students planning on attending a four-year college program. Students agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component (Army Reserve or Army National Guard).
 

U.S. Army ROTC — Nursing College Scholarships for High School Seniors

The Army ROTC program offers two-, three- or four-year scholarships for undergraduate nursing students.

American Meteorological Society — Scholarships and Fellowships

 

American Meteorological Society (AMS) Freshman Undergraduate Scholarships — Up to $5,000

Feb 7
The scholarship program is open to all high school students and designed to encourage study in the atmospheric and related sciences.
 

American Meteorological Society (AMS) AMS Scholarship for Underserved Communities (formerly Minority Scholarship) — Up to $3,000

Feb 7
The scholarships help support the college educations of minority students traditionally underrepresented in the sciences, especially Hispanic, Native American, and Black/African American students, who intend to pursue careers in the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. Minority students who will be entering their freshman year of college in the fall are eligible to apply.

McDonalds

 

McDonalds — The HACER™ National Scholarship — $25,000 per year paid over 4 years

Feb 24
Scholarships for current high school seniors who will be enrolling full-time in the fall of the scholarship year.

Davidson Institute for Talent Development

 

Davidson Institute for Talent Development — Davidson Fellows Scholarships — $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 Scholarships to Extraordinary Young People, 18 and under

Feb 9
For young people under the age of 18 who have completed a significant piece of work. Application categories are Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Literature, Music, Philosophy and Outside the Box. Davidson Fellows are honored every year in Washington, D.C. with Congressional meetings and a special reception. The Davidson Institute is looking for students whose projects are at, or close to, the college graduate level with a depth of knowledge in their particular area of study. This scholarship is not geared toward students at the novice level.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) — Scholarship Programs

 

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) - Scholarships for Graduating High School Seniors — Up to $5,000

Feb 15
The HSF Scholarship is designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a university degree. Scholarships are available, on a competitive basis, to high school seniors,undergraduate students (all years), community college students transferring to four year universities, graduate students .

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) - HSFinder — Scholarships for Latino Students

Scholarships can play an important role in helping you pay for college. They are free money that you can apply for — and they don't have to be paid back.

Japanese American Citizens League

 

Japanese American Citizens League - National Scholarship Program

Apr 1
The National Scholarship and Awards Program offer scholarships to students at the entering freshman, undergraduate, graduate, law, financial need and creative & performing arts. All scholarships are one-time awards. Every applicant must be an active National JACL member. JACL Membership is open to everyone of any ethnic background. All who meet eligibility criteria are welcomed and encouraged to apply.

SAE International Foundation — Scholarships Program

 

SAE International Foundation - Scholarships for High School Seniors — Up to $6,000

Mar 15
These scholarships encourage academic excellence and help students around the world to pursue their passion for engineering.

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation — Scholarship Program

 

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation — Academic Scholarships for High School Seniors — $2,500

Mar 15
This scholarship is for students who will be first-time freshmen including graduating high school seniors, GED graduates and high school graduates enrolling in college for the first time.

Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA)

 

Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA) — Scholarships for Current Civilian Federal or Postal Employees and Their Dependent Family Members

Mar 16
FEEA sponsors the only merit-based scholarship competition program open exclusively to federal employees, their spouses, and their children--rewarding hard workers through our merit-based program.

American Federation of Teachers — Scholarships

 

American Federation of Teachers — Robert G. Porter Scholars Program — $1,000 to $8,000

Mar 31
Open to graduating high school seniors who have at least one parent or legal guardian who is an American Federation of Teachers member. For accomplished high school students who show outstanding service to their community and an understanding of the role unions can play to create a more just society.

National Federation of the Blind (NFB)

 

National Federation of the Blind (NFB) — College Scholarships for Legally Blind Students — $3,000 to $12,000

Mar 31
Scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars.

Senator George J. Mitchell Scholarship Research Institute

 

Senator George J. Mitchell Scholarship Research Institute — College Scholarships — $7,000 over four years

Apr 1
The Mitchell Institute awards a scholarship to a graduating senior from every public high school in Maine. Students must be Maine residents enrolled in a four-year degree program at a college or university in Maine.

Army Scholarship Foundation

 

Army Scholarship Foundation — College Scholarships for High School Seniors — $500 to $2000

Apr 15
The Army Scholarship Foundation awards one-year financial scholarships (not grants or loans) on an annual basis to qualified and deserving students.

Google — Explore Scholarship Opportunities

 

The Generation Google Scholarship for High School Seniors, Undergraduate or Graduate student studying computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field.

Apr 23
The Generation Google Scholarship will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, demonstrated leadership, and academic performance. we strongly encourage students from historically underrepresented groups, including Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, or Filipino/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, to apply.

Shawn Carter Foundation — Scholarship Fund

Shawn Carter Foundation — College Scholarships — $1,500 to $2,500

Apr 30
All high school seniors, undergraduate (2yr or 4yr) college students, and students at vocational or trade schools are eligible to apply. All applicants must be US citizens, 25 years old or younger, and have a minimum GPA of 2.0.

Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

Community Foundation for Greater New Haven - Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity — Up to $20,000

May 1
This scholarship is not a traditional scholarship focused on rewarding academic achievement and financial need. Its specific goal is to reward and encourage innovative and creative problem solving. The Scholarship aims to honor these students and to help make their higher education goals more accessible. Open to residents of all US states who will be attending college in NY or CT and also to residents of NY or CT who will be attending college anywhere in the United States. Applicant must be (a) a high school junior, or (b) a high school senior, or (c) any person entering an undergraduate degree program* in the fall after the application deadline or the following spring, or (d) a student in the first year of an undergraduate degree program.

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers — Scholarships and Grants

 

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers — High School Senior Scholarships — $3,000

May 1
Available to college freshmen enrolled full-time in an undergraduate pre-engineering or engineering technology program leading to a bachelor's degree in a course of study that traditionally has been a preparatory curriculum for the HVAC&R profession.

Fundación Kinesis

Fundación Kinesis - Scholarships for Residents of Puerto Rico

May 24
Kinesis Scholars is a renewable college scholarship program combined with support services to help Puerto Rican students have a successful college experience and prepare for the workforce. The scholarships are for students who wish to study their bachelor's, master's, or doctorate at the best universities in the United States and Puerto Rico.

Bryan Cameron Education Foundation — Scholarships for High School Seniors

 

Bryan Cameron Education Foundation — Cameron Impact Scholarship — $20,000-$50,000 per annum

May 22
Sep 5
The Cameron Impact Scholarship will be awarded annually to approximately 10-15 high-school seniors. This four-year, merit-based scholarship (“Scholarship”) is intended to cover the full tuition and 'qualified educational expenses' (as defined by the Internal Revenue Service) at the recipient's chosen collegiate institution. 'Educational expenses' vary amongst higher institutions, but the Scholarship is intended to cover tuition, fees, course-related expenses, books, supplies, and equipment.

Omega Phi Beta Sorority

 

Omega Phi Beta Sorority — Reach for the Gold College Scholarship

May 31
Targets a woman of color who is a college-bound senior.

NYS Public Universities Tuition-Free for Families Making Up to $125,000 Per Year

 

Excelsior Scholarship — NYS Public Universities Tuition-Free for Families Making Up to $125,000 Per Year

The Excelsior Scholarship, in combination with other student financial aid programs, allows students to attend a SUNY or CUNY college tuition-free.

Horatio Alger Association — Scholarship Programs

 

Horatio Alger Association National Scholarships

Oct 25
$25,000 scholarships for high school seniors planning to pursue a bachelor's degree program.. For students in financial need who are currently in their senior year of high school and graduating in the spring. The Horatio Alger National Scholarship Program assists high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives.

U.S. Department of Education — Student Aid on the Web

 

U.S. Department of Education - Pell Grants — Up to $7,395

Jun 30
A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. Undergraduate and vocational students enrolled or accepted for enrollment in participating schools may apply. Pell Grants are awarded usually only to students who have not earned a bachelor's or a professional degree. To be eligible for a Pell grant, you must also meet the general federal student aid eligibility requirements. To apply for a Pell grant, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
 

FAFSA — Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Submit electronically the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All students interested in financial aid for college will need to complete this form.
 

U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard

You can use the College Scorecard to find out more about a college's affordability and value so you can make more informed decisions about which college to attend.

U.S. Department of Education — Direct Student Loans

Students and parents can explore the site for information about the Direct Loan Program, including helpful publications and tools to help manage their Direct Loans.
 

U.S. Department of Education — Presidential Scholars — the Most Distinguished High School Seniors

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program recognizes and honors some of our nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors, including students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, creative and performing arts.

National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) — National Merit College Scholarships

 

National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) College Scholarships for High School Seniors — $2,500

The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships.

National Eagle Scout Association (NESA)

 

National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) College Scholarships for Eagle Scouts Graduating High School and Entering College. Awarded to those who have chosen to pursue a career in a STEM-related field. — Up to $50,000

NESA academic scholarship applicants must be Eagle Scouts graduating high school and entering college in the year for which they apply for a scholarship.
 

National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) Merit College Scholarships for Eagle Scouts Graduating High School and Entering College.

Hall/McElwain scholarships Awarded based on school and Scouting participation as well as community service; Robert and Rebecca Palmer scholarship. Awarded based on school and Scouting participation as well as community service. Bailey scholarship Awarded based on school and Scouting participation as well as community service. Michael S. Malone/Windrush Publishing scholarship. Awarded based on desire to pursue studies in journalism.

Florida Department of Education — Student Scholarships Grant Program

 

Florida Department of Education — Florida Bright Futures Scholarships for College

The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program rewards students for their academic achievements during high school by providing funding to attend postsecondary education in Florida.

Georgia HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarships

 

Georgia Zell Miller Scholarships — Up to $5,000

 

Georgia Hope Scholarships — Up to $3,000

Georgia's HOPE Scholarship is available to Georgia residents who have demonstrated academic achievement. The scholarship provides money to assist students with their educational costs of attending college in Georgia.

College Board — Pay for College

 

College Board — Pay for College — Search for scholarships, internships, grants, and loans that match your education level, talents, and background.

Locate scholarships, internships, grants, and loans that match your education level, talents, and background.

Distinguished Young Women — Scholarships

 

Distinguished Young Women College Scholarships for High School Senior Girls

A scholarship recipient must be enrolled in her chosen field of study at an approved school or institution by the fall term following her high school graduation unless a deferment is approved by the Foundation's board of directors.

First (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) — Scholarship Program

 

First (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) College Scholarships for High School Seniors — Up to $40,000+

FIRST scholarships enable students to pursue majors and careers in engineering, computer science, science, math, design, aeronautics, and many other fields.

Key Club

 

Key Club Scholarships for High School Seniors

Feb 1
Scholarships from the Kiwanis Children's Fund are designed to help members of Circle K International and graduating members of Key Club International. The Children's Fund appreciates the generous donors whose dedication to the Kiwanis family and education makes these scholarships possible.

Scholarship America

 

Scholarships from Scholarship America

Scholarship America is a national education service organization that mobilizes support for students getting into and graduating from college.

Tiger Woods Foundation

 

Tiger Woods Foundation - Earl Woods College Scholarships for High School Seniors

The Earl Woods Scholarships are awarded to academically-successful, graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated financial need and a proven commitment to community service.

University of Arkansas, Fort Smith — Financial Aid

 

University of Arkansas, Fort Smith - Scholarships

Scholarships and grants are types of funding you receive for your education that you don't have to pay back. The difference between the two is that scholarships are usually based on academic merit, while grants are usually based on financial need.

Posse Foundation

Posse Foundation College Scholarships for Public High School Seniors who live in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C.

Posse identifies public high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential who may be overlooked by traditional college selection processes. Posse extends to these students the opportunity to pursue personal and academic excellence by placing them in supportive, multicultural teams—Posses—of 10 students. Posse partner colleges and universities award Posse Scholars four-year, full-tuition leadership scholarships.
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