College Scholarships for High School Seniors, Graduating College-Bound High School Students

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	♥	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.

	♥	Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Four-Year College Scholarships for High School Seniors — $20,000
Oct 31		Seniors in high schools throughout the United States who meet the eligibility requirements may apply each year for achievement-based scholarships.

Study Abroad	College & Graduate School	High School Seniors	Biomedical Internships
Hispanics, Latinos	Nationally Coveted	Teachers	Internships & Summer Jobs
Minorities	Engineers & Computer Sci.	Medical School	Ethnic Groups & Studies
Minority Health	High School Students	Public Health	Library Studies & History
Women	Biology & Environmental Sci.	Cancer Research	Media Communications
African Americans	Physical Sciences & Math	Nurses	Free Scholarships
Native Americans	Social Sciences	Arts & Humanities	Updates
CDC Fellowships	DOE Internships	Most Popular


	♥	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.
	♥	Horatio Alger Association State Scholarships
Oct 25		State ($10,000) scholarships are awarded to eligible students in all fifty states and the District of Columbia. The program specifically assists high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives.
	♥	Horatio Alger Association Career & Technical Scholarships — 1020 scholarships up to $2,500 each
Jul 15		Check out these programs if you are interested in pursuing an associate's degree or certificate program. Scholarships are awarded to students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their lives who wish to pursue a career or technical education at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States.
	♥	Horatio Alger Association Targeted Scholarships
		Look here for scholarships that require you to pursue a specific degree type or attend a particular college. The Association offers several scholarship programs that either require an applicant to pursue a specific degree or attend a specific university.

	♥	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.

	♥	Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarships for High School Seniors
Nov 15		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.

	♥	Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarships for High-Achieving High School Seniors with Financial Need — Up to $40,000
Nov 18		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.

	♥	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 for High School Seniors
Dec 1		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.

	♥	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.

	♥	Google - Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI)
Mar 29		Applicants must be high school seniors who intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student at a university in the US or Canada OR be enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in a baccalaureate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related program.
	♥	The Generation Google Scholarship for High School Seniors, Undergraduate or Graduate student studying computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field
Dec 4		The program is open to qualified students who meet the selection criteria and we strongly encourage students from historically underrepresented groups, including Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, or Filipino/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, to apply.

	♥	Milken Scholars Program - College Scholarships for High School Students in Los Angeles County, New York City, and Washington, D.C.
Nov 19		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 Awards for High School Seniors
Nov 14		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 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.

	♥	Edison International College Scholarships for Students in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM).
Dec 14		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 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 Excellence Scholarships for High School Seniors — 2500, $10,000, $25,000
Dec 15		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 security

	♥	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 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 - 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).

	♥	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 6		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
Feb 20		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.

	♥	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
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 - Four-Year College Scholarships for High School Seniors
Jan 14		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 - Live Más Scholarship — Awards will range from $5,000 to $25,000
Jan 20		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 - Scholarships for Residents of Northern New Mexico — Up to $7,500 per year for four years.
Jan 19		Any permanent resident of Northern New Mexico who is enrolling in or currently attending an accredited post-secondary educational institution is eligible to apply.

	♥	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.

♦	♥	Thiel Fellowships
Open		The Thiel Fellowship gives $100,000 to young people who want to build new things instead of sitting in a classroom.

	♦	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 - 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 - 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 (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) Minority Scholarships — 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 - The HACER™ National Scholarship — $25,000 per year paid over 4 years
Feb 3		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 Fellows Scholarships — $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 Scholarships to Extraordinary Young People, 18 and under
Feb 12		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) - 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 - 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 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 - 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) - Scholarships for Current Civilian Federal or Postal Employees and Their Dependent Family Members
Mar 25		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 - 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) - 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 - 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 - 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.

	♥	Edwards Lifesciences Foundation - Twelve four-year scholarships of $2,500 per year — Up to $10,000
Apr 19		Edwards Lifesciences Foundation established a scholarship program to assist current high school seniors residing in Orange County, CA, Salt Lake County, UT, or Puerto Rico or a child of an Edwards Lifesciences employee who plan to continue their education in college in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) majors. Renewable scholarships are offered each year for full-time STEM study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university of the student's choice.

♥	♠	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 - 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 - 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.

	♥	Omega Phi Beta Sorority - Reach for the Gold College Scholarship
May 31		Targets a woman of color who is a college-bound senior.

♥	♠	Fundación Kinesis - Scholarships for Puerto Rican Students
Jun 15		Kinesis directs its efforts to Puerto Rican students and low-income families. Aspiring high school seniors must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Students who are currently enrolled in a bachelors degree and those aspiring or attending a graduate program must have a 3.0 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must obtain admission to an accredited educational institution outside of Puerto Rico (letter of admission of the university is required).

	♥	U.S. Department of Education - Pell Grants — Up to $6,495
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.

	♥	Bryan Cameron Education Foundation - Cameron Impact Scholarship — $20,000-$50,000 per annum
Sep 10 May 21		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.

	♥	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 National College Match
Sep 28		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 24		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 for Undocumented Students (DACA and TPS) — Up to four-year tuition and room & board for high school seniors or recent graduates
Oct 10		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

	♥	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) 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.
	♥	National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) College Scholarships for Eagle Scouts Graduating High School and Entering College.
		Religious; Civic; Institution-specific

	♥	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 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 - 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 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) 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 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.

	♥	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 - 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 - 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 College Scholarships for Public High School Seniors who live in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York 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.

Study Abroad	College & Graduate School	High School Seniors	Biomedical Internships
Hispanics, Latinos	Nationally Coveted	Teachers	Internships & Summer Jobs
Minorities	Engineers & Computer Sci.	Medical School	Ethnic Groups & Studies
Minority Health	High School Students	Public Health	Library Studies & History
Women	Biology & Environmental Sci.	Cancer Research	Media Communications
African Americans	Physical Sciences & Math	Nurses	Free Scholarships
Native Americans	Social Sciences	Arts & Humanities	Updates
CDC Fellowships	DOE Internships	Most Popular

College Scholarships for High School Seniors, Graduating College-Bound High School Students

Free financial aid for graduating high school seniors, scholarships, grants, tuition, fellowships, internships and loans.

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

State ($10,000) scholarships are awarded to eligible students in all fifty states and the District of Columbia. The program specifically assists high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives.

Look here for scholarships that require you to pursue a specific degree type or attend a particular college. The Association offers several scholarship programs that either require an applicant to pursue a specific degree or attend a specific university.

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

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.

Applicants must be high school seniors who intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student at a university in the US or Canada OR be enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in a baccalaureate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related program.

The program is open to qualified students who meet the selection criteria and we strongly encourage students from historically underrepresented groups, including Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, or Filipino/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, to apply.

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.

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.

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

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 security

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.

Academic scholarships to support cadets pursuing their undergraduate education.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

The Thiel Fellowship gives $100,000 to young people who want to build new things instead of sitting in a classroom.

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.

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.

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).

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Religious; Civic; Institution-specific

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